NM Forestry Camp: http://nmforestrycamp.org/ Please Sharing Information with interested students
2008 CAMP DATES: JUNE 1-6
Forestry camp is a 5-day residential, outdoor workshop for 13 to 17 year olds. It's a great way for youth to learn about how New Mexicans use, care for, and appreciate the natural and cultural resources on their public lands. Resource professionals work with campers to learn about trees, streams, archaeology, insects, wildland fire, range management, wildlife, outdoor ethics, search and rescue, and soils and geology.
Forestry camp is held at Rancho del Chaparral Scout Camp in the Jemez Mountains near Cuba, New Mexico. The 1,200-acre camp, located along the Rio de las Vacas at about 8,000 feet elevation, provides an ideal setting with beautiful ponderosa pine, aspen, oak, and mixed conifer trees. Field trips are taken on the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest and other locations. Meals are served in the dining hall, and campers, counselors and staff sleep in platform tents. For an in-depth look at forestry camp, see About Camp Life.
Counselors are adult volunteers. Our camp counselors are from many walks of life; some are teachers, others are natural resource professionals. Counselor applications are available as a PDF form that can be completed on-line then printed. Mail completed forms to New Mexico Forestry Camp, c/o Marsha Hagerdon, Mt. Taylor Ranger District, 1800 Lobo Canyon Rd., Grants, NM 87020. Applications must be received by April 18 for the 2008 camp. For questions, contact Marsha Hagerdon at 505-287-8833, or Peggy Ohler at 505-289-3950.
The camp is not fully accessible. If you have special accessibility needs, contact Peggy Ohler, 505-289-3950.
ELIGIBILITY
Any New Mexican resident age 13-17 with a strong interest in the outdoors is eligible. Approximately 40 forest campers will be selected based on information provided on the application form.
APPLICATIONS — DUE APRIL 18
Please send your completed application form with $95 registration fee (payable to Forestry Camp) to: New Mexico Forestry Camp, c/o Cuba SWCD, P.O. Box 250, Cuba, NM 87013.
After April 18, call 505-289-3950.
SELECTION CRITERIA
In the event more students apply to Forestry Camp than space allows, campers will be selected based on the following criteria:
Applicants will be selected to represent both rural and urban backgrounds.
An effort will be made to select participants from various cultural and economic backgrounds.
Applicant's demonstrated interest in the outdoors, determined by the answers to the questions.
Patricia Wagner, Ph.D
Science Coordinator
Albuquerque Public Schools
3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
wagner_p@aps.edu
505-880-8249 x 129
Science Website
Friday, February 29, 2008
-Albuquerque: March Cafe Scientifique for Highschoolers
Hi Tabitha,
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to update you on
a few Cafe Scientifique activities.
We're having our big group Cafe in Santa Fe on March 9th,
from 2-4 p.m. We'll be leaving at 12:30 from the Museum of
Natural History and Science, and get back around 5 p.m.
The topic is Global Climate Change, and it will combine
all four locations (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Espanola, and
Los Alamos) and feature a panel of five global climate
change scientists. The attached flyer has more details,
and all the information can be found at the website,
http://cafenm.org, including an on-line registration form
as well as permission slips to take Museum transportation.
The website also has information and bios for the
scientists themselves. It promises to be a fun, yet
thought-provoking afternoon. If anyone has anymore
questions, they can give me a call at 505-417-7928 or
email me at jrichter@unm.edu.
We'll also be having a follow-up activity on March 12th at
the Museum, from 6-7:30. As usual, food will be provided
at all these events.
Thanks so much!
Jen
Jennifer Richter
Cafe Scientifique
Albuquerque Coordinator
NM Museum of Natural History and Science
(505)417.7928
American Studies
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505)277.4944
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to update you on
a few Cafe Scientifique activities.
We're having our big group Cafe in Santa Fe on March 9th,
from 2-4 p.m. We'll be leaving at 12:30 from the Museum of
Natural History and Science, and get back around 5 p.m.
The topic is Global Climate Change, and it will combine
all four locations (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Espanola, and
Los Alamos) and feature a panel of five global climate
change scientists. The attached flyer has more details,
and all the information can be found at the website,
http://cafenm.org, including an on-line registration form
as well as permission slips to take Museum transportation.
The website also has information and bios for the
scientists themselves. It promises to be a fun, yet
thought-provoking afternoon. If anyone has anymore
questions, they can give me a call at 505-417-7928 or
email me at jrichter@unm.edu.
We'll also be having a follow-up activity on March 12th at
the Museum, from 6-7:30. As usual, food will be provided
at all these events.
Thanks so much!
Jen
Jennifer Richter
Cafe Scientifique
Albuquerque Coordinator
NM Museum of Natural History and Science
(505)417.7928
American Studies
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505)277.4944
S.CO/N.NM-March Rocketry Events
Home school families are encouraged to participate in the model
rocketry related activities sponsored and supported by the Pueblo
Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and Southern Colorado Rocketeers. This is a
great hands on science activity for the whole family.
Jason Unwin
Education Officer
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
www.pwam.org and
President
Southern Colorado Rocketeers
NAR Section #632
www.scronline.net
MODEL AND LARGE MODEL ROCKET LAUNCH DAY
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and local chapter of the
National Assn. of Rocketry (NAR Section #632-Southern Colorado
Rocketeers)
WHAT: are having a model rocket flying day for the public and members
of the 4H
WHERE: at the Hudson Ranch located South West of Pueblo Colorado
approximately 9.6 miles on the Beulah Highway (Highway 78)
WHEN: On 1 March 2008 starting at 9 AM until 2 PM.
COST: Free to the public. $1 "Donation" for model rocket flyers who
are nonmembers of SCORE (NAR Section #632). Club
memberships available on the field.
First time model rocket flyers under eighteen years old will receive
a certificate as part of the National Association of
Rocketry's 50th Anniversary celebration. Please call or email the NAR
Section with the number of first time flyers so that
the correct number of certificates will be on hand.
If you plan on attending with a rocket weighing more than 1.1 pounds
but less than 3.3 pounds,please contact me No Later Than
(NLT) Thursday 28 February 2008 with approximate mass and maximum
altitude your rocket will reach by 4:00 PM (1600 hours).
This is so I can give accurate information to the FAA.
Feel free to share this message with anyone you think might be
interested.
Contact Information: Contact Jason Unwin NAR Section President at
(719) 671-2407 or by email at jbu_2@netzero.net if you have any
questions. Visit the club's website at www.scronline.net . Visit the
Yahoo Group at
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthernColoradoRocketeers .
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MODEL ROCKET BUILD DAY
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and local chapter of the
National Association of Rocketry (Southern Colorado
Rocketeers-NAR Section#632).
WHAT are hosting a Model Rocket Building Session
WHERE: at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum in the new 30,000
square foot hangar. The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum is
located six miles east of Pueblo, Colorado on US Highway 50/Colorado
96 East on the grounds of the Pueblo Memorial Airport.
WHEN: on 8 March 2008 at 9:00 AM. Please arrive on time. Model
building takes approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete.
COST: $3 admission for persons aged 10 years and over. This is ½ the
normal museum admission price. $6 for the rocket and
three motors. Participants keep their rocket and are welcome to
participate in Model Rocket Flying Days free of charge.
Active duty military and reservists admitted free with valid military
ID.
This is a "Build Only Session". Flying will be on 15 March 2008 at
the club's launch site located on the Hudson Ranch 9.6
miles South West of Pueblo on the Beulah Highway (Colorado Highway
78) starting at 9 AM.
CONTACT Information: Contact the aircraft museum at (719) 948-9219 or
NAR Section president Jason Unwin at (719) 671-2407 or
by email at jbu_2@netzero.com .
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MODEL AND HIGH POWER ROCKET FLYING DAY
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and local chapter of the
National Assn. of Rocketry (NAR Section #632-Southern Colorado
Rocketeers)
WHAT: are having a model rocket flying day for the public and members
of the 4H
WHERE: at the Hudson Ranch located South West of Pueblo Colorado
approximately 9.6 miles on the Beulah Highway (Highway 78)
WHEN: On 15 March 2008 starting at 9 AM until 2 PM.
COST: Free to the public. $5 "Day Fee" for High Power Flyers if they
are not members of SCORE (NAR Section #632). $1
"Donation" for model rocket flyers who are nonmembers of SCORE (NAR
Section #632). Club memberships available on the field.
Additional Information: FAA Waiver to 8,000 feet Above Ground Level .
Waiver in effect from 10 AM to 2 PM.
First time model rocket flyers under eighteen years old will receive
a certificate as part of the National Association of
Rocketry's 50th Anniversary celebration. Please call or email the NAR
Section with the number of first time flyers so that
the correct number of certificates will be on hand.
If you plan on attending with a High Power Rocket, please contact me
No Later Than (NLT) Thursday 13 March 2008 with
approximate mass and maximum altitude your rocket will reach by 4:00
PM (1600 hours). This is so I can give accurate
information to the FAA.
Feel free to share this message with anyone you think might be
interested.
Contact Information: Contact Jason Unwin NAR Section President at
(719) 671-2407 or by email at jbu_2@netzero.net if you have any
questions. Visit the club's website at www.scronline.net . Visit the
Yahoo Group at
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthernColoradoRocketeers .
rocketry related activities sponsored and supported by the Pueblo
Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and Southern Colorado Rocketeers. This is a
great hands on science activity for the whole family.
Jason Unwin
Education Officer
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
www.pwam.org and
President
Southern Colorado Rocketeers
NAR Section #632
www.scronline.net
MODEL AND LARGE MODEL ROCKET LAUNCH DAY
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and local chapter of the
National Assn. of Rocketry (NAR Section #632-Southern Colorado
Rocketeers)
WHAT: are having a model rocket flying day for the public and members
of the 4H
WHERE: at the Hudson Ranch located South West of Pueblo Colorado
approximately 9.6 miles on the Beulah Highway (Highway 78)
WHEN: On 1 March 2008 starting at 9 AM until 2 PM.
COST: Free to the public. $1 "Donation" for model rocket flyers who
are nonmembers of SCORE (NAR Section #632). Club
memberships available on the field.
First time model rocket flyers under eighteen years old will receive
a certificate as part of the National Association of
Rocketry's 50th Anniversary celebration. Please call or email the NAR
Section with the number of first time flyers so that
the correct number of certificates will be on hand.
If you plan on attending with a rocket weighing more than 1.1 pounds
but less than 3.3 pounds,please contact me No Later Than
(NLT) Thursday 28 February 2008 with approximate mass and maximum
altitude your rocket will reach by 4:00 PM (1600 hours).
This is so I can give accurate information to the FAA.
Feel free to share this message with anyone you think might be
interested.
Contact Information: Contact Jason Unwin NAR Section President at
(719) 671-2407 or by email at jbu_2@netzero.net if you have any
questions. Visit the club's website at www.scronline.net . Visit the
Yahoo Group at
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthernColoradoRocketeers .
--------------------------------------END-----------------------------
MODEL ROCKET BUILD DAY
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and local chapter of the
National Association of Rocketry (Southern Colorado
Rocketeers-NAR Section#632).
WHAT are hosting a Model Rocket Building Session
WHERE: at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum in the new 30,000
square foot hangar. The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum is
located six miles east of Pueblo, Colorado on US Highway 50/Colorado
96 East on the grounds of the Pueblo Memorial Airport.
WHEN: on 8 March 2008 at 9:00 AM. Please arrive on time. Model
building takes approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete.
COST: $3 admission for persons aged 10 years and over. This is ½ the
normal museum admission price. $6 for the rocket and
three motors. Participants keep their rocket and are welcome to
participate in Model Rocket Flying Days free of charge.
Active duty military and reservists admitted free with valid military
ID.
This is a "Build Only Session". Flying will be on 15 March 2008 at
the club's launch site located on the Hudson Ranch 9.6
miles South West of Pueblo on the Beulah Highway (Colorado Highway
78) starting at 9 AM.
CONTACT Information: Contact the aircraft museum at (719) 948-9219 or
NAR Section president Jason Unwin at (719) 671-2407 or
by email at jbu_2@netzero.com .
-------------------------------END------------------------------------
------------
MODEL AND HIGH POWER ROCKET FLYING DAY
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and local chapter of the
National Assn. of Rocketry (NAR Section #632-Southern Colorado
Rocketeers)
WHAT: are having a model rocket flying day for the public and members
of the 4H
WHERE: at the Hudson Ranch located South West of Pueblo Colorado
approximately 9.6 miles on the Beulah Highway (Highway 78)
WHEN: On 15 March 2008 starting at 9 AM until 2 PM.
COST: Free to the public. $5 "Day Fee" for High Power Flyers if they
are not members of SCORE (NAR Section #632). $1
"Donation" for model rocket flyers who are nonmembers of SCORE (NAR
Section #632). Club memberships available on the field.
Additional Information: FAA Waiver to 8,000 feet Above Ground Level .
Waiver in effect from 10 AM to 2 PM.
First time model rocket flyers under eighteen years old will receive
a certificate as part of the National Association of
Rocketry's 50th Anniversary celebration. Please call or email the NAR
Section with the number of first time flyers so that
the correct number of certificates will be on hand.
If you plan on attending with a High Power Rocket, please contact me
No Later Than (NLT) Thursday 13 March 2008 with
approximate mass and maximum altitude your rocket will reach by 4:00
PM (1600 hours). This is so I can give accurate
information to the FAA.
Feel free to share this message with anyone you think might be
interested.
Contact Information: Contact Jason Unwin NAR Section President at
(719) 671-2407 or by email at jbu_2@netzero.net if you have any
questions. Visit the club's website at www.scronline.net . Visit the
Yahoo Group at
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthernColoradoRocketeers .
Elephant Butte; Portales; Columbus--Outdoor Actvities
Information via the www.abqhomelearners.org
Boating Safety Class, 3/8/2008, 8:00 am
Boating Safety Class
Saturday March 8, 2008
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Elephant Butte Lake State Park
City State Zip: Elephant Butte
Phone: 575-744-5998
Notes:
This course meets the new mandatory education requirement for persons 18 and younger or born after January 1, 1989.
Regular Entrance Fee
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Free Fishing Clinic for ages 6-17, 3/8/2008, 12:00 am
Free Fishing Clinic for ages 6-17
Saturday March 8, 2008
All Day
Location: Oasis State Park
City State Zip: Portales
Phone: 575-356-5331
Notes:
Open to all kids ages 6-17 and their parents. Stations are set up around the pond to teach the kids about fishing and conservation, lunch is provided by RSVP of Portales and pre registration is required. Door prizes are awarded to all kids that complete the clinic.
Regular Entrance Fees
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Camp Furlong Day, 3/8/2008, 9:00 am
Camp Furlong Day
Saturday March 8, 2008
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Pancho Villa State Park
City State Zip: Columbus
Phone: 575-531-2711
Notes:
The event celebrates the continuing peace and friendship between Mexico and the United States. While commemorating the March 9, 1916 attack by Pancho Villa's men on the military camp and village of Columbus, New Mexico.
There will be a fiesta filled with music, mariachis, folkloric dancers, barbecue, vendors and more
Regular entrance fee
Boating Safety Class, 3/8/2008, 8:00 am
Boating Safety Class
Saturday March 8, 2008
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Elephant Butte Lake State Park
City State Zip: Elephant Butte
Phone: 575-744-5998
Notes:
This course meets the new mandatory education requirement for persons 18 and younger or born after January 1, 1989.
Regular Entrance Fee
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Free Fishing Clinic for ages 6-17, 3/8/2008, 12:00 am
Free Fishing Clinic for ages 6-17
Saturday March 8, 2008
All Day
Location: Oasis State Park
City State Zip: Portales
Phone: 575-356-5331
Notes:
Open to all kids ages 6-17 and their parents. Stations are set up around the pond to teach the kids about fishing and conservation, lunch is provided by RSVP of Portales and pre registration is required. Door prizes are awarded to all kids that complete the clinic.
Regular Entrance Fees
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Camp Furlong Day, 3/8/2008, 9:00 am
Camp Furlong Day
Saturday March 8, 2008
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Pancho Villa State Park
City State Zip: Columbus
Phone: 575-531-2711
Notes:
The event celebrates the continuing peace and friendship between Mexico and the United States. While commemorating the March 9, 1916 attack by Pancho Villa's men on the military camp and village of Columbus, New Mexico.
There will be a fiesta filled with music, mariachis, folkloric dancers, barbecue, vendors and more
Regular entrance fee
Rio Rancho: Police Dogs & Safety, Teen Band and more events at the Library
Please see the attached press release for an upcoming program about
police dogs and dog safety. Feel free to contact me with any
questions.
Event: Police Dogs and Dog Safety Program
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 1 – 2 p. m.
Location: Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium
755 Loma Colorado Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Admission: Free for all ages. No tickets required.
Information: Adult Services Dept., (505) 891-5013, Ext. 3030
Description: Officers Nick Onken and Ken Willey of the Rio Rancho Police Department will present a program with Hero, a German Shepherd police dog. They will talk about police dog training, deployment and service. Hero will demonstrate some of his numerous skills. Safety around dogs will also be discussed.
Best regards.
Terrie Erskine
Adult Programs Coordinator
Rio Rancho Public Library
755 Loma Colorado Drive NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-5013, Ext. 3039
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Riverside Jam Concert - Mar. 7
Teen band Riverside Jam is a combination of rock, Latin jazz, and essentially everything “plus more.”
Where: Auditorium
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
[ More Information ]
Deimosa Webber-Bey, Teen Librarian
Rio Rancho Public Library
755 Loma Colorado Dr NE
(505) 891-5013 x3031
More events for March
http://nm-riorancho.civicplus.com/CurrentEvents.asp?month=3&year=2008&lngCalendarID=0
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police dogs and dog safety. Feel free to contact me with any
questions.
Event: Police Dogs and Dog Safety Program
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 1 – 2 p. m.
Location: Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium
755 Loma Colorado Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Admission: Free for all ages. No tickets required.
Information: Adult Services Dept., (505) 891-5013, Ext. 3030
Description: Officers Nick Onken and Ken Willey of the Rio Rancho Police Department will present a program with Hero, a German Shepherd police dog. They will talk about police dog training, deployment and service. Hero will demonstrate some of his numerous skills. Safety around dogs will also be discussed.
Best regards.
Terrie Erskine
Adult Programs Coordinator
Rio Rancho Public Library
755 Loma Colorado Drive NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-5013, Ext. 3039
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Riverside Jam Concert - Mar. 7
Teen band Riverside Jam is a combination of rock, Latin jazz, and essentially everything “plus more.”
Where: Auditorium
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
[ More Information ]
Deimosa Webber-Bey, Teen Librarian
Rio Rancho Public Library
755 Loma Colorado Dr NE
(505) 891-5013 x3031
More events for March
http://nm-riorancho.civicplus.com/CurrentEvents.asp?month=3&year=2008&lngCalendarID=0
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sandia Mountain Natural History Ctr First Saturdays
The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center will begin the 2008 edition of its “First Saturday Series” March 1st. Normally set aside for school groups the SMNHC will open its doors to the public and will offer visitors 5 ½ miles of trails, picnicking, geocashhing, 2 hands on exhibit rooms, and a wildlife observation deck. For the new hikers that want to learn proper hiking etiquette or for the experienced hiker that is looking for a few new tips, there will be a “Leave No Trace” course from 10:00-11:00a.m.
Gates will be open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For directions or more information check our web site at nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc or contact us at 281-5259.
Attached is a flyer for the entire 2008 First Saturday schedule. 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
Gates will be open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For directions or more information check our web site at nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc or contact us at 281-5259.
Attached is a flyer for the entire 2008 First Saturday schedule. 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
Albuquerque: Popejoy Presents: Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Friday, March 7, 8:00pm
Saturday, March 8, 2:00 & 8:00pm
Sunday, March 9, 2 & 7:30pm
Fly along with Peter, Wendy, and all the lost boys as adventure in Neverland. Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and a host of Indians, mermaids and pirates complete the imaginative cast of characters on this magical isle. Peter Pan and Wendy fly to Neverland and, together with the lost boys, defeat the notorious Captain Hook and his band of "grown-up" pirates.
Fun for the entire family, this Tony® Award winning Broadway musical is full of lighthearted fun and swashbuckling action.
Although initially written by J.M. Barrie as a play and performed in 1904, the show delights today. It will enchant children and those young at heart. "Just think of lovely things and your heart will fly on wings to Never Neverland."
Don't miss Peter Pan as he flies into Popejoy Hall.
Tickets only:
Adults: $39, $29, 425
Children: $29, $19, $15
www.popejoypresents.com
Friday, March 7, 8:00pm
Saturday, March 8, 2:00 & 8:00pm
Sunday, March 9, 2 & 7:30pm
Fly along with Peter, Wendy, and all the lost boys as adventure in Neverland. Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and a host of Indians, mermaids and pirates complete the imaginative cast of characters on this magical isle. Peter Pan and Wendy fly to Neverland and, together with the lost boys, defeat the notorious Captain Hook and his band of "grown-up" pirates.
Fun for the entire family, this Tony® Award winning Broadway musical is full of lighthearted fun and swashbuckling action.
Although initially written by J.M. Barrie as a play and performed in 1904, the show delights today. It will enchant children and those young at heart. "Just think of lovely things and your heart will fly on wings to Never Neverland."
Don't miss Peter Pan as he flies into Popejoy Hall.
Tickets only:
Adults: $39, $29, 425
Children: $29, $19, $15
www.popejoypresents.com
Homeschooler Field Trip to the NM Museum of Space History
From Land of Enchantment Home Educators Association: If anyone is
interested, please email to floydder@gmail.com
www.nmspacemuseum.org
I thought about a group trip to the Space museum in
Alamagordo. I went ahead & called to see what the costs were for
groups. $4.75 for kids & $6.25 for adults, which includes a movie. If
we schedule it, we can also get a tour guide. They have the only Imax
in NM, by the by. Currently they are playing a dolphin movie, a moon
walk (space) movie & a dino (t.rex) movie. I would think that
carpooling would be nice for those that can (that have room). Also,
there is a toy train museum up there for an extra fun thing (& yes
they have ridable trains!).
Anyway, I'd love to coordinate this with a group (the more the
merrier!).
Floyd
interested, please email to floydder@gmail.com
www.nmspacemuseum.org
I thought about a group trip to the Space museum in
Alamagordo. I went ahead & called to see what the costs were for
groups. $4.75 for kids & $6.25 for adults, which includes a movie. If
we schedule it, we can also get a tour guide. They have the only Imax
in NM, by the by. Currently they are playing a dolphin movie, a moon
walk (space) movie & a dino (t.rex) movie. I would think that
carpooling would be nice for those that can (that have room). Also,
there is a toy train museum up there for an extra fun thing (& yes
they have ridable trains!).
Anyway, I'd love to coordinate this with a group (the more the
merrier!).
Floyd
Albuquerque/RR: HS'ed Teenager Wanted for KidSitting
Tabitha,
Could you forward this on to homeschool families in the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho area?
Thanks so much,
Niki Wolff
I am a homeschool mom, and I have three children, 8, 5, and 2 1/2. I have to work part time on Tues and Thurs afternoons, and I am looking for a responsible home school teenager who would be interested in watching my kiddos and making a little extra money. I teach college classes on Tues and Thurs afternoons and I need someone from 1:00 til 6:45 pm on Tues and 12:00 til 6:45 pm on Thurs. We live in Northern Meadows in Rio Rancho. If you have teenagers or know someone interested please email me and I will get in touch with you - thanks so much!
drswolff@hotmail.com
Niki Wolff
Could you forward this on to homeschool families in the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho area?
Thanks so much,
Niki Wolff
I am a homeschool mom, and I have three children, 8, 5, and 2 1/2. I have to work part time on Tues and Thurs afternoons, and I am looking for a responsible home school teenager who would be interested in watching my kiddos and making a little extra money. I teach college classes on Tues and Thurs afternoons and I need someone from 1:00 til 6:45 pm on Tues and 12:00 til 6:45 pm on Thurs. We live in Northern Meadows in Rio Rancho. If you have teenagers or know someone interested please email me and I will get in touch with you - thanks so much!
drswolff@hotmail.com
Niki Wolff
Free lessons on the Elements of the Periodic Table
I am starting a free series of lessons on the elements of the periodic table. As an ex- high school science teacher, turned Homeschool mom, I believe in introducing it early to children with a table on the wall and beginning to show them and teach them about the elements. It is what their world is made of. It teaches them not to fear science or to feel like Chemistry is a “harder” science. That way they don’t grow up to fear it. It will feel normal to them. I also help teach parents how it works so you won’t fear it either.
The lessons will be in the form of a newsletter that will come twice a month. Each one will cover one element on the table, in order, with the history of its discovery, facts about it and information for the advanced learner as well as activities I used to do with my students when I was a teacher including paper crafts, lapbooks, and thing to make. They are made to apply to ALL ages. Plus I include anecdotes and jokes that are common in the chemistry field or that pertain to that element. Each installment also has ideas for presenting it to your children and links for further reading and information about all sorts of topics, some about discoverers and some humorous. This is my passion and I want to share it with everyone…..
You can use this link:
http://www.howtoteachscience.com/newslettersignup.html
Bless you and may you be increased continually in your work!
Thanks,
Teresa Bondora
www.HowToTeachScience.com
The lessons will be in the form of a newsletter that will come twice a month. Each one will cover one element on the table, in order, with the history of its discovery, facts about it and information for the advanced learner as well as activities I used to do with my students when I was a teacher including paper crafts, lapbooks, and thing to make. They are made to apply to ALL ages. Plus I include anecdotes and jokes that are common in the chemistry field or that pertain to that element. Each installment also has ideas for presenting it to your children and links for further reading and information about all sorts of topics, some about discoverers and some humorous. This is my passion and I want to share it with everyone…..
You can use this link:
http://www.howtoteachscience.com/newslettersignup.html
Bless you and may you be increased continually in your work!
Thanks,
Teresa Bondora
www.HowToTeachScience.com
Register for the Bookit Program for the Fall 2008!
http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment_online/homeschoolform.asp
You can now register your homeschooled child for bookit program in fall.
You can now register your homeschooled child for bookit program in fall.
Resource: Tuition-free Online University for Homeschoolers
It's an idea you thought long overdue . . . an online university for homeschoolers. The days of puzzling over which curriculum, which text, and which methodology to deploy (and all the resulting anxiety), gone. Any textbooks needed, available for free downloading at no cost. Hundreds of learning topics available over the web, even better, organized and individualized for each student through personal learning plans, with online mentors available for consulting.
This may sound like a dream, but networks are powerful, and when smart individuals get networked, great things happen! What we are describing is an entity known as The School For The Intelligent Community, which will provide high-quality web-driven learning to individuals (at no charge!), learning devoted to a virtually unlimited menu of topic areas, including traditional areas such as mathematics, writing, history, political science, and languages, as well as nontraditional subjects such as programming, architecture, graphic design, legal research, religious studies, trade-related education, and many, many others of interest to the homeschooling community.
The School For The Intelligent Community is part of a concept called The Intelligent Community Initiative, whose essence is to achieve what we have just described above, combining three entities, a Business and Facilitation Division, an education division known as The School for the Intelligent Community, and a website providing the technical infrastructure necessary to create the above-mentioned linkage. As these divisions interact, wonderful things will happen in the local community, including, of immediate interest to homeschoolers, the Online University for Homeschoolers which will be funded by the community at large, obviating the need for funding by parents.
Of course, this brief description does not begin to describe the many facets of this Initiative and how it will operate. To get further details, please visit the following link:
http://www.theintel ligentcommunity. com
There you will find numerous documents explaining the Initiative, as well as a number of audio books on a variety of different topics(primarily education-related) , available for downloading to iPod or other MP3player at no charge (visit the "Start Learning" link on the right).
We are looking for creative, bright people interested in working with similarly gifted individuals to advance this Initiative by first developing the online university component of The School For The Intelligent Community, and are forming teams for the purpose. If, after visiting the above link, you are interested in joining one of these teams, you can contact us bye-mail through school@theintellige ntcommunity. com, or you can use the e-mail and/or phone number at the site.
Thank you!
Wendy
Team Lead
Recruiting Team
Intelligent Community Initiative
http://www.theintel ligentcommunity. com
This may sound like a dream, but networks are powerful, and when smart individuals get networked, great things happen! What we are describing is an entity known as The School For The Intelligent Community, which will provide high-quality web-driven learning to individuals (at no charge!), learning devoted to a virtually unlimited menu of topic areas, including traditional areas such as mathematics, writing, history, political science, and languages, as well as nontraditional subjects such as programming, architecture, graphic design, legal research, religious studies, trade-related education, and many, many others of interest to the homeschooling community.
The School For The Intelligent Community is part of a concept called The Intelligent Community Initiative, whose essence is to achieve what we have just described above, combining three entities, a Business and Facilitation Division, an education division known as The School for the Intelligent Community, and a website providing the technical infrastructure necessary to create the above-mentioned linkage. As these divisions interact, wonderful things will happen in the local community, including, of immediate interest to homeschoolers, the Online University for Homeschoolers which will be funded by the community at large, obviating the need for funding by parents.
Of course, this brief description does not begin to describe the many facets of this Initiative and how it will operate. To get further details, please visit the following link:
http://www.theintel ligentcommunity. com
There you will find numerous documents explaining the Initiative, as well as a number of audio books on a variety of different topics(primarily education-related) , available for downloading to iPod or other MP3player at no charge (visit the "Start Learning" link on the right).
We are looking for creative, bright people interested in working with similarly gifted individuals to advance this Initiative by first developing the online university component of The School For The Intelligent Community, and are forming teams for the purpose. If, after visiting the above link, you are interested in joining one of these teams, you can contact us bye-mail through school@theintellige ntcommunity. com, or you can use the e-mail and/or phone number at the site.
Thank you!
Wendy
Team Lead
Recruiting Team
Intelligent Community Initiative
http://www.theintel ligentcommunity. com
Want to be a lifeguard in Albuquerque this summer?
Interested in Being a Lifeguard or Working at a City Pool this Summer?
Want to spend your summer at the pool?
Albuquerque's Aquatics program is holding a mass interview for all positions at all 14 of the City's swimming pools! Positions include office worker, labor worker, and lifeguard.
When: Saturday, February 23rd
Hours: Show up anytime between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm for your 30-minute interview
Where: Highland Pool, 400 Jackson St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 (map)
Who: Anyone 15 years or older
There are no prerequisites for an interview. If you would like a job as a lifeguard, you will be enrolled in Lifeguarding and CPR classes free of charge.
Starting wage is $7.50.
More information:
Please call 256-2096 for more information. http://mesa.cabq.gov/icons/ecblank.gif http://mesa.cabq.gov/cityapps/Noticias.nsf/coamail.gif?OpenImageResourceContact: Brandon R. Gibson, (505) 256-2096
Want to spend your summer at the pool?
Albuquerque's Aquatics program is holding a mass interview for all positions at all 14 of the City's swimming pools! Positions include office worker, labor worker, and lifeguard.
When: Saturday, February 23rd
Hours: Show up anytime between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm for your 30-minute interview
Where: Highland Pool, 400 Jackson St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 (map)
Who: Anyone 15 years or older
There are no prerequisites for an interview. If you would like a job as a lifeguard, you will be enrolled in Lifeguarding and CPR classes free of charge.
Starting wage is $7.50.
More information:
Please call 256-2096 for more information. http://mesa.cabq.gov/icons/ecblank.gif http://mesa.cabq.gov/cityapps/Noticias.nsf/coamail.gif?OpenImageResourceContact: Brandon R. Gibson, (505) 256-2096
Article: Financial Aid Pledges to Reduce Student Debt
Information from:
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Low-income students and families often assume that college is
financially out of reach, or that they will need to borrow heavily to
cover all the costs. However, financial aid can make a college
education much more affordable than the "sticker price" might imply. A
number of schools have developed special targeted financial aid
"pledges" that limit or eliminate student loans from financial aid
packages, and reduce costs for students and families.
Pledges send a strong message about financial expectations and
affordability to low- and middle-income students.
In order to promote the understanding and further development of such
pledges, we have compiled descriptions of these programs (see below).
We have also analyzed the net cost of attendance for families with
various incomes to attend many of these schools. See our sortable
chart, or the full analysis.
Read full story and see complete list here:
http://projectonstudentdebt.org/pc_institution.php
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Low-income students and families often assume that college is
financially out of reach, or that they will need to borrow heavily to
cover all the costs. However, financial aid can make a college
education much more affordable than the "sticker price" might imply. A
number of schools have developed special targeted financial aid
"pledges" that limit or eliminate student loans from financial aid
packages, and reduce costs for students and families.
Pledges send a strong message about financial expectations and
affordability to low- and middle-income students.
In order to promote the understanding and further development of such
pledges, we have compiled descriptions of these programs (see below).
We have also analyzed the net cost of attendance for families with
various incomes to attend many of these schools. See our sortable
chart, or the full analysis.
Read full story and see complete list here:
http://projectonstudentdebt.org/pc_institution.php
Resource: International Election Guide
Information from:
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Election Guide
http://www.election guide.org/
Election Guide is provided by IFES, an international nonprofit
dedicated to the building of democratic societies. Launched in 1998
through a generous grant from USAID, ElectionGuide is the most
comprehensive and timely source of verified election information and
results available online. Its content is also available on CNN
Election Watch.
ElectionGuide provides timely and accurate information on:
* National elections around the world, and other electoral events
deemed of high interest
* Political parties and candidates
* Referenda provisions
* Breaking news on election-related laws and political
developments around the world
* Governmental and electoral structures
* Election results and voter turnout
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Election Guide
http://www.election guide.org/
Election Guide is provided by IFES, an international nonprofit
dedicated to the building of democratic societies. Launched in 1998
through a generous grant from USAID, ElectionGuide is the most
comprehensive and timely source of verified election information and
results available online. Its content is also available on CNN
Election Watch.
ElectionGuide provides timely and accurate information on:
* National elections around the world, and other electoral events
deemed of high interest
* Political parties and candidates
* Referenda provisions
* Breaking news on election-related laws and political
developments around the world
* Governmental and electoral structures
* Election results and voter turnout
Resource: Word 2 Word Language Resources
Information from:
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Word 2 Word Language Resources
http://www.word2word.com/
This site is dedicated to breaking down of language barriers and
assisting the users who have the desire to learn a language, a need to
communicate between languages, and for those who work with languages
as a profession. Language students should only be using online
resources in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by
their schools, teachers and parents
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Word 2 Word Language Resources
http://www.word2word.com/
This site is dedicated to breaking down of language barriers and
assisting the users who have the desire to learn a language, a need to
communicate between languages, and for those who work with languages
as a profession. Language students should only be using online
resources in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by
their schools, teachers and parents
Microsoft offers its development, design tools to students for free
Information from LIFE of Florida:
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Complete story in Computerworld:
http://www.computer world.com/ action/article. do?command= viewArticleBasic &articleId= 9063321
February 19, 2008 (Computerworld) Microsoft Corp. Monday unveiled a
new program that will offer as many as 1 billion high school and
college students free access to its development and design tools.
The DreamSpark program is now available to 35 million college students
in the U.S., China, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the U.K., Microsoft said. The company then plans to
expand the offer to high school students worldwide in the coming
months. Once the full program is in place, the number of potential
users could approach 1 billion students, Microsoft said.
"I've always believed in getting developers at as young an age as
possible," Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said in a video interview on
Channel 8, a Microsoft site focused on student developers. "These are
the tools that people can build a career around or they can just build
fun software for themselves. The basics of understanding how good
architecture works, the data structures ... those have been the same
for the last 30 years. Fundamentally, the skills of design, of knowing
what good code looks like -- that is going to be valuable for at least
the next three decades."
DreamSpark is available to students whose studies include technology,
design, math science and engineering.
LIFE of Florida homepage: http://lifeofflorida.blogspot.com/
Learning is for Everyone, Inc homepage & Forums: http://www.Learningis4everyone.org
Complete story in Computerworld:
http://www.computer world.com/ action/article. do?command= viewArticleBasic &articleId= 9063321
February 19, 2008 (Computerworld) Microsoft Corp. Monday unveiled a
new program that will offer as many as 1 billion high school and
college students free access to its development and design tools.
The DreamSpark program is now available to 35 million college students
in the U.S., China, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the U.K., Microsoft said. The company then plans to
expand the offer to high school students worldwide in the coming
months. Once the full program is in place, the number of potential
users could approach 1 billion students, Microsoft said.
"I've always believed in getting developers at as young an age as
possible," Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said in a video interview on
Channel 8, a Microsoft site focused on student developers. "These are
the tools that people can build a career around or they can just build
fun software for themselves. The basics of understanding how good
architecture works, the data structures ... those have been the same
for the last 30 years. Fundamentally, the skills of design, of knowing
what good code looks like -- that is going to be valuable for at least
the next three decades."
DreamSpark is available to students whose studies include technology,
design, math science and engineering.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Albuquerque: HS Game Night
******* ANOUNCING HS GAME NIGHT ***********
Hardly new, but always fun, come on over and
join in! Board games, card games, word games,
and maybe even an open mic!
Game Night: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30-8:30 each month!
At the Hard Back Cafe (in Hastings)
on Eubank & Lomas.
Games checked out with ID's-no money required
to come and play. Specific games include chess,
Harry Potter, Scattergories, and more, plus you
can bring any game you'd like to share!
Questions? Email Chris: chrislanter4@yahoo.com
Hardly new, but always fun, come on over and
join in! Board games, card games, word games,
and maybe even an open mic!
Game Night: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30-8:30 each month!
At the Hard Back Cafe (in Hastings)
on Eubank & Lomas.
Games checked out with ID's-no money required
to come and play. Specific games include chess,
Harry Potter, Scattergories, and more, plus you
can bring any game you'd like to share!
Questions? Email Chris: chrislanter4@yahoo.com
Albuquerque: HS Toastmasters
Hello, All!
Announcing a new fun year with the HS Toastmasters, including a new
time, location, yet several of the homeschoolers from all ages who
are having a lot of fun learning public speaking and presentation.
This year, we've moved to the Erna Fergussen Library, rather
centrally located on San Mateo, south of Montgomery, and we're
meeting on the
FIRST & THIRD TUESDAYS
from 3pm-5pm!
The kids run the whole show, from holding office, introducing each
other, and of course working on their speech and presentations.
Adult toastmaster members help from the sidelines only if needed.
We started ourselves for two reasons: 1. I have always been
impressed by the confidence and excellent verbal skills of some
teens who were in Toastmasters; and 2. I thought my daughter Lynne
could use some of those skills and definitely some of that
confidence! We've only been a part of this group for a few months,
but it has made a terrific impact and Lynne used those growing
skills at the XPrize and at the Science Fair competitions. She likes
going because she has fun, and she likes the fact that there are
kids of all ages there (grade school to high school)!
The cost of coming down and checking it out is free, and if you want
to join it's about $5 per year to join Toastmasters and I think it
was $7 for the workbook. Definitely affordable!
Come on down Tuesday, March 4th, or email the vice-president for
more info. She's a high schooler who can tell you about it much
better than I can! Her email is: saralouise92@yahoo.com.
Happy Homeschooling!
:) -Chris
Announcing a new fun year with the HS Toastmasters, including a new
time, location, yet several of the homeschoolers from all ages who
are having a lot of fun learning public speaking and presentation.
This year, we've moved to the Erna Fergussen Library, rather
centrally located on San Mateo, south of Montgomery, and we're
meeting on the
FIRST & THIRD TUESDAYS
from 3pm-5pm!
The kids run the whole show, from holding office, introducing each
other, and of course working on their speech and presentations.
Adult toastmaster members help from the sidelines only if needed.
We started ourselves for two reasons: 1. I have always been
impressed by the confidence and excellent verbal skills of some
teens who were in Toastmasters; and 2. I thought my daughter Lynne
could use some of those skills and definitely some of that
confidence! We've only been a part of this group for a few months,
but it has made a terrific impact and Lynne used those growing
skills at the XPrize and at the Science Fair competitions. She likes
going because she has fun, and she likes the fact that there are
kids of all ages there (grade school to high school)!
The cost of coming down and checking it out is free, and if you want
to join it's about $5 per year to join Toastmasters and I think it
was $7 for the workbook. Definitely affordable!
Come on down Tuesday, March 4th, or email the vice-president for
more info. She's a high schooler who can tell you about it much
better than I can! Her email is: saralouise92@yahoo.com.
Happy Homeschooling!
:) -Chris
Los Alamos: LA Library March Newsletter
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/la-library-march-newsletter.html
Enjoy,
Heidi
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LA Library March Newsletter
March newsletter - Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library
Young Author’s Reception - Mesa Public Library is pleased to present the 15th annual Pajarito Literary Review. Anyone who submitted a piece is welcome to come read (or not!) and the public is welcome to hear a talk from Anne Weaver, the Santa Fe-based author of a chapter book about Charles Darwin (published by the UNM Press) called The Voyage pf the Beetle. We will have the reception on Monday, March 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Services area. Young authors may pick up their copy of the review that evening. We’ll have cookies and punch and some music. This event is great fun for all aspiring writers.
Club Anime and Moebius - March 18 from 4:00 to 6:30, we will be showing the anime film Tsubasa to Club Anime members, (ages 14+, must have a signed permission slip from parents, new members WELCOME!), then from 6:30-7:00, we’ll have refreshments and a chance for anyone who entered a piece into Moebius to read it to the group.
Battle of the Books - The Los Alamos Battle of the Books will take place on Friday, March 21st from 5:30 to about 8:00 p.m. Please call Youth Services at 662-8258 if you would like to participate in our local battle. Pizza will be served to all registered participants and T-shirts (thanks to Friends of Mesa Public Library) will be given to all registered participants. Teams will compete to win a spot at the State Battle of the Books held in Las Cruces on April 19th. Cookie chats will be held at both libraries on Mondays and Tuesdays in preparation for the local battle. Call 662-8258 for information on the cookie chats.
WaL - Hit the WaL hits White Rock! Wednesday, March 5th Mario Kart will be at the White Rock Branch Library for ages 6-12 at 2:00 p.m. The Mesa Public Library will have a St. Patrick’s Day craft in the 1st floor program room on March 5th; Mario Kart on March 12th in the 3rd floor meeting rooms; a craft on March 19th in the 1st floor program room; and Dance Dance Revolution in the 3rd floor meeting rooms. All programs will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Speech Contest Help - Come to the library for help in finding a poem or short story appropriate for the serious or humorous speech contest categories. Once a selection is chosen, our teen homework helpers are happy to help students memorize the piece.
Los Alamos Public Schools All School Art Show - Come to the Upstairs Gallery to see the wonderful exhibits of art from all students from Kindergarten to High School from March 5-26.
Free Film Series - On Thursday, March 13th Martian Child will be shown in the White Rock Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy popcorn and a movie.
Authors Speak Series - On Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. the New Mexico Humanities Council will present a Chatauqua performance of Lew Wallace.
Enjoy,
Heidi
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LA Library March Newsletter
March newsletter - Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library
Young Author’s Reception - Mesa Public Library is pleased to present the 15th annual Pajarito Literary Review. Anyone who submitted a piece is welcome to come read (or not!) and the public is welcome to hear a talk from Anne Weaver, the Santa Fe-based author of a chapter book about Charles Darwin (published by the UNM Press) called The Voyage pf the Beetle. We will have the reception on Monday, March 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Services area. Young authors may pick up their copy of the review that evening. We’ll have cookies and punch and some music. This event is great fun for all aspiring writers.
Club Anime and Moebius - March 18 from 4:00 to 6:30, we will be showing the anime film Tsubasa to Club Anime members, (ages 14+, must have a signed permission slip from parents, new members WELCOME!), then from 6:30-7:00, we’ll have refreshments and a chance for anyone who entered a piece into Moebius to read it to the group.
Battle of the Books - The Los Alamos Battle of the Books will take place on Friday, March 21st from 5:30 to about 8:00 p.m. Please call Youth Services at 662-8258 if you would like to participate in our local battle. Pizza will be served to all registered participants and T-shirts (thanks to Friends of Mesa Public Library) will be given to all registered participants. Teams will compete to win a spot at the State Battle of the Books held in Las Cruces on April 19th. Cookie chats will be held at both libraries on Mondays and Tuesdays in preparation for the local battle. Call 662-8258 for information on the cookie chats.
WaL - Hit the WaL hits White Rock! Wednesday, March 5th Mario Kart will be at the White Rock Branch Library for ages 6-12 at 2:00 p.m. The Mesa Public Library will have a St. Patrick’s Day craft in the 1st floor program room on March 5th; Mario Kart on March 12th in the 3rd floor meeting rooms; a craft on March 19th in the 1st floor program room; and Dance Dance Revolution in the 3rd floor meeting rooms. All programs will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Speech Contest Help - Come to the library for help in finding a poem or short story appropriate for the serious or humorous speech contest categories. Once a selection is chosen, our teen homework helpers are happy to help students memorize the piece.
Los Alamos Public Schools All School Art Show - Come to the Upstairs Gallery to see the wonderful exhibits of art from all students from Kindergarten to High School from March 5-26.
Free Film Series - On Thursday, March 13th Martian Child will be shown in the White Rock Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy popcorn and a movie.
Authors Speak Series - On Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. the New Mexico Humanities Council will present a Chatauqua performance of Lew Wallace.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
There is still room for your class! REMINDER - Annual Youth Conference on the Environment - FREE Conference to be held April 9, 2008 - please respond!
Dear Teachers,
There is still room for your class at the Annual Youth Conference on the Environment co-sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Environmental Education Association of New Mexico and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This year's conference will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the theme will be "The Bosque."
The conference is a one-day event for high school science students and environmental clubs that are interested in learning about environmental issues in New Mexico. Please fax or e-mail me the attached registration form if you would like your class to participate. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested. Space is limited! Please disregard this message if you have already registered.
Thank you,
Katrina Wagner, Outreach Coordinator
Sandia National Laboratories
844-1810
There is still room for your class at the Annual Youth Conference on the Environment co-sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Environmental Education Association of New Mexico and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This year's conference will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the theme will be "The Bosque."
The conference is a one-day event for high school science students and environmental clubs that are interested in learning about environmental issues in New Mexico. Please fax or e-mail me the attached registration form if you would like your class to participate. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested. Space is limited! Please disregard this message if you have already registered.
Thank you,
Katrina Wagner, Outreach Coordinator
Sandia National Laboratories
844-1810
Statewide (NM) Events Week of Feb 21
Info via the Los Alamos Yahoo Group
State Wide Events week of 21 Feb
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/state-wide-events-week-of-21-feb.html
or
http://nmtourism.org/event/loc/calendar/page/DB-event-searchresults/search.html#
Enjoy,
Heidi
State Wide Events week of 21 Feb
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/state-wide-events-week-of-21-feb.html
or
http://nmtourism.org/event/loc/calendar/page/DB-event-searchresults/search.html#
Enjoy,
Heidi
Stanford Achievement Tests available through the ERC
Dear ERC Families,
It is time again to start thinking about standardized testing. The ERC will be administering the Stanford Achievement Test the week of June 2-6, 2008 to 4th through 12th grade students. If you are interested in having you student tested, please do the following:
Order your test(s) from Bob Jones University Press. This must be done by fax, mail or internet NO LATER THAN APRIL 11, 2008. The cost of each Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-TASK) is $40.00 plus $2.70 tax. Do not order the combination, as we will not administer the OLSAT. You may down load the order form from www.bjupress.com. At the home page click on Testing/Transcripts, then go into Testing and Evaluation, click on Forms and Brochures, next click on Order Forms/Homeschool and follow the directions given.
You will need the following information to complete the order form. Your tester in Cheryl Schindele. The address is 913 Cuatro Cerros Trail SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. The account number is #953515.
Call the ERC after you have ordered your test(s) (292-3156), leave a message stating you want to participate in the testing. Leave your phone number and we will call you back to get all your information. OR E- mail us at erc@swcp.com with your name, phone number, e-mail address and your child(children)’s name(s) and the grade level of the test you have ordered.
There will be a $10.00 per test handling fee which will need to be paid to the ERC on the first day of the test. The exact schedule will be set up after the order deadline. We like to spread the testing over 3 days for the 4th -6th graders, 2 days for the 7th and 8th graders and 1 full day for the 9th-12th graders. If your children are in different grade levels, it may not be possible to test them at the same time. Thanks for your understanding. As a confirmation that your children are scheduled to take the test we will be contacting you the early part of May with the actual testing schedule. If you have any questions give us a call at the ERC. Remember we are open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Sincerely,
Cheryl, Lorena and the ERC Team
It is time again to start thinking about standardized testing. The ERC will be administering the Stanford Achievement Test the week of June 2-6, 2008 to 4th through 12th grade students. If you are interested in having you student tested, please do the following:
Order your test(s) from Bob Jones University Press. This must be done by fax, mail or internet NO LATER THAN APRIL 11, 2008. The cost of each Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-TASK) is $40.00 plus $2.70 tax. Do not order the combination, as we will not administer the OLSAT. You may down load the order form from www.bjupress.com. At the home page click on Testing/Transcripts, then go into Testing and Evaluation, click on Forms and Brochures, next click on Order Forms/Homeschool and follow the directions given.
You will need the following information to complete the order form. Your tester in Cheryl Schindele. The address is 913 Cuatro Cerros Trail SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. The account number is #953515.
Call the ERC after you have ordered your test(s) (292-3156), leave a message stating you want to participate in the testing. Leave your phone number and we will call you back to get all your information. OR E- mail us at erc@swcp.com with your name, phone number, e-mail address and your child(children)’s name(s) and the grade level of the test you have ordered.
There will be a $10.00 per test handling fee which will need to be paid to the ERC on the first day of the test. The exact schedule will be set up after the order deadline. We like to spread the testing over 3 days for the 4th -6th graders, 2 days for the 7th and 8th graders and 1 full day for the 9th-12th graders. If your children are in different grade levels, it may not be possible to test them at the same time. Thanks for your understanding. As a confirmation that your children are scheduled to take the test we will be contacting you the early part of May with the actual testing schedule. If you have any questions give us a call at the ERC. Remember we are open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Sincerely,
Cheryl, Lorena and the ERC Team
A Year with Frog & Toad @ Popejoy in Albuquerque
Info from the Los Alamos Yahoo Group:
A Year with Frog and Toad Sunday, March 2, 2008, 2:00pm
A hit on Broadway, A Year With Frog and Toad was nominated for 3 Tony Awards® – including Best Musical and became a show everyone can love. Based on the book by Arnold Lobel and developed by his daughter, Adrianne Lobel, the stage musical remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.
What else would you like to know?
Adults: $29, $19, $15
Children 12 & under: $20, $10, $6
Tickets on sale now through UNM Ticketing.
http://www.popejoypresents.com/frogtoad.htm
A Year with Frog and Toad Sunday, March 2, 2008, 2:00pm
A hit on Broadway, A Year With Frog and Toad was nominated for 3 Tony Awards® – including Best Musical and became a show everyone can love. Based on the book by Arnold Lobel and developed by his daughter, Adrianne Lobel, the stage musical remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.
What else would you like to know?
Adults: $29, $19, $15
Children 12 & under: $20, $10, $6
Tickets on sale now through UNM Ticketing.
http://www.popejoypresents.com/frogtoad.htm
Nat'l Wildlife Federation Photo Contest
ENTER OUR 38TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST
We invite you to submit your favorite nature images
to our 2008 Photo Contest—our biggest photography competition in 38 years. Cash prizes totaling $18,000 plus camera equipment and other gifts will be
awarded to the winners in three separate divisions: professional, amateur and youth. The grand prize
winner will receive $5,000.
For more information, visit Photo Contest.
http://www.nwf.org/photozone/enter_photo_contest.cfm?&utm_source=WO&utm_medium=&utm_term=Feb08&utm_content=PhotoContestarticle&utm_campaign=3
We invite you to submit your favorite nature images
to our 2008 Photo Contest—our biggest photography competition in 38 years. Cash prizes totaling $18,000 plus camera equipment and other gifts will be
awarded to the winners in three separate divisions: professional, amateur and youth. The grand prize
winner will receive $5,000.
For more information, visit Photo Contest.
http://www.nwf.org/photozone/enter_photo_contest.cfm?&utm_source=WO&utm_medium=&utm_term=Feb08&utm_content=PhotoContestarticle&utm_campaign=3
Los Alamos:Just for Teens @ the Mesa Public Library
Just for teens at Mesa Public Library - March
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/just-for-teens-at-mesa-public-library.html
I wanted to let you know what's up for March.
-If you haven't submitted something to our literary magazine, Moebius, yet, I have great news...THERE'S STILL TIME. Yes, you now have until next Friday to submit your poems, drawings, song lyrics, short stories, etc. etc. for us to publish. Drop them off at the library OR just e-mail them to me. And let everyone you know who is crafty and creative!
-CLUB ANIME MEETS MARCH 18TH! That's right, it's finally time to watch Tsubasa! We're meeting Tuesday, March 18th from 4:00-6:30, upstairs, meeting room three (it's where the giant screen is!) So, you have lots and lots of time to get me a permission slip so you can attend the movie. We're having special snacks (chopsticks required!!!) and, afterwards, everyone who submitted to Moebius is invited to a reception (parents and family welcome!!) where they can read their work. Sounds fun, right? So submit your stuff, get permission slips in, and be there!!
-TAG MEETS TUESDAY, MARCH 11TH! Same time and place as usual, 4:30-6:00, upstairs meeting room, then gaming downstairs. Lots of info about new books and NEW MANGA and, that's right, a way for you to get more Shonen Jumps! I know, how exciting, right?
So, I hope to see from/hear from all of you very soon. Thanks again for being part of your library! Get in touch, send me stuff, SPREAD THE WORD, and I'll see y'all sooner than later.
-Angie
Ninja Librarian o' Doom
angelina.manfredi@lacnm.us
ysweb@lacnm.us
662-8257
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/just-for-teens-at-mesa-public-library.html
I wanted to let you know what's up for March.
-If you haven't submitted something to our literary magazine, Moebius, yet, I have great news...THERE'S STILL TIME. Yes, you now have until next Friday to submit your poems, drawings, song lyrics, short stories, etc. etc. for us to publish. Drop them off at the library OR just e-mail them to me. And let everyone you know who is crafty and creative!
-CLUB ANIME MEETS MARCH 18TH! That's right, it's finally time to watch Tsubasa! We're meeting Tuesday, March 18th from 4:00-6:30, upstairs, meeting room three (it's where the giant screen is!) So, you have lots and lots of time to get me a permission slip so you can attend the movie. We're having special snacks (chopsticks required!!!) and, afterwards, everyone who submitted to Moebius is invited to a reception (parents and family welcome!!) where they can read their work. Sounds fun, right? So submit your stuff, get permission slips in, and be there!!
-TAG MEETS TUESDAY, MARCH 11TH! Same time and place as usual, 4:30-6:00, upstairs meeting room, then gaming downstairs. Lots of info about new books and NEW MANGA and, that's right, a way for you to get more Shonen Jumps! I know, how exciting, right?
So, I hope to see from/hear from all of you very soon. Thanks again for being part of your library! Get in touch, send me stuff, SPREAD THE WORD, and I'll see y'all sooner than later.
-Angie
Ninja Librarian o' Doom
angelina.manfredi@lacnm.us
ysweb@lacnm.us
662-8257
Albuquerque Area: Home Schooler's Recreation Program, Ages 5-14
RAYMOND G. SANCHEZ COMMUNITY CENTER
Home Schooler's Recreation Program The Home Schooler's Recreation Program provides an opportunity for home schooled youth to participate in a physical education class three times a week, an arts and crafts class twice a week, and a home economics class once a week. The program is for grades K-8th grade, ages 5-14 years old. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 2:00 PM $10 a month
http://www.bernco.gov/live/departments.asp?dept=2947&submenuid=23030
Home Schooler's Recreation Program The Home Schooler's Recreation Program provides an opportunity for home schooled youth to participate in a physical education class three times a week, an arts and crafts class twice a week, and a home economics class once a week. The program is for grades K-8th grade, ages 5-14 years old. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 2:00 PM $10 a month
http://www.bernco.gov/live/departments.asp?dept=2947&submenuid=23030
Albuquerque Area: Volunteer Opportunity for Parents/Teens at Wildlife Rescue
The Wildlife Rescue (http://www.wrinm.org/events.html) clinic's busy baby-bird season starts on May 1, when we go back to 2 shifts from 8am - 5pm seven days a week. And we are always looking for good volunteers. Two of our shift managers are homeschooling moms and we rely on our pre-teen and teen volunteers to get us through the season. If you and/or your kids are interested in volunteering with injured and orphaned wildlife, please jois us for our annual new volunteer training coming up on April 5 and April 12, from 9-1 both days. Kids 15 and up can work without a parent. Anyone 12-15 needs to have a parent with them, at least initially.
The clinic is on the Rio Grande Nature Center grounds on the far west end of Candelaria NW. Volunteers help us with a wide variety of jobs from cleaning cages to doing dishes and from prepping food to feeding baby birds.
Because we are a hospital and our permits do not allow us to have rehab animals on display, there is only one day a year when the clinic is open to the public. Our Open House will take place on April 26 from 10-1. Join us to tour our facility, visit with our education raptors, and speak with rehabilitators and government agency officials. We'll even have a bluegrass band entertaining visitors.
For information on any of this, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Alison Owens (alisono@swcp.com). If you have questions about clinic practices, feel free to email me directly.
Kristin Madden
Karl's mom and Wildlife Rescue Clinic Director
mom3madden@msn.com
The clinic is on the Rio Grande Nature Center grounds on the far west end of Candelaria NW. Volunteers help us with a wide variety of jobs from cleaning cages to doing dishes and from prepping food to feeding baby birds.
Because we are a hospital and our permits do not allow us to have rehab animals on display, there is only one day a year when the clinic is open to the public. Our Open House will take place on April 26 from 10-1. Join us to tour our facility, visit with our education raptors, and speak with rehabilitators and government agency officials. We'll even have a bluegrass band entertaining visitors.
For information on any of this, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Alison Owens (alisono@swcp.com). If you have questions about clinic practices, feel free to email me directly.
Kristin Madden
Karl's mom and Wildlife Rescue Clinic Director
mom3madden@msn.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
DNA Essay CONTEST: $2000 in equipment for teachers! Cash for student winners!
I did ask and they will accept homeschoolers but please identify that you are a homeschooler and put the parent's or legal guardian's name as the teacher. Have fun, Tabbi
The American Society of Human Genetics Announces the 3rd Annual DNA Day Essay Contest open to Middle and High School Students.
Visit http://genednet.org/pages/k12_dnaday08.shtml for complete information.
Teachers of first place winners receive $2,000 to purchase classroom equipment!
This year there are separate contests for middle and high school students. The questions are as follows:
MIDDLE SCHOOL (7th & 8th Graders):
1. Why is it important for us to discover the patterns of genotypic and phenotypic similarity and difference in living things and why should we understand the theories that describe the importance of genetic diversity for species and ecosystems?
2. Why is it important for us to learn about our family health history? What can our family health/medical history tell us? What doesn't it tell us?
HIGH SCHOOL (9th through 12th Graders):
1. Discuss the practical implications that genetics research is playing in our lives today. Discuss where it might lead us in the next 10 years.
2. If you could be a human genetics researcher, what would you study and why?
Winning students in both contests receive:
First Place Winners: $350.00
Second Place Winners: $250.00
Third Place Winners: $150.00
Essay submission deadline is March 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM EST.
Go to http://genednet.org/pages/k12_dnaday08.shtml for rules, scoring rubrics, and essay submission.
Katie Van Horne
Education Programs Associate
American Society of Human Genetics
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
phone: 301-634-7326 fax: 301-634-7079
kvhorne@ashg.org
The American Society of Human Genetics Announces the 3rd Annual DNA Day Essay Contest open to Middle and High School Students.
Visit http://genednet.org/pages/k12_dnaday08.shtml for complete information.
Teachers of first place winners receive $2,000 to purchase classroom equipment!
This year there are separate contests for middle and high school students. The questions are as follows:
MIDDLE SCHOOL (7th & 8th Graders):
1. Why is it important for us to discover the patterns of genotypic and phenotypic similarity and difference in living things and why should we understand the theories that describe the importance of genetic diversity for species and ecosystems?
2. Why is it important for us to learn about our family health history? What can our family health/medical history tell us? What doesn't it tell us?
HIGH SCHOOL (9th through 12th Graders):
1. Discuss the practical implications that genetics research is playing in our lives today. Discuss where it might lead us in the next 10 years.
2. If you could be a human genetics researcher, what would you study and why?
Winning students in both contests receive:
First Place Winners: $350.00
Second Place Winners: $250.00
Third Place Winners: $150.00
Essay submission deadline is March 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM EST.
Go to http://genednet.org/pages/k12_dnaday08.shtml for rules, scoring rubrics, and essay submission.
Katie Van Horne
Education Programs Associate
American Society of Human Genetics
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
phone: 301-634-7326 fax: 301-634-7079
kvhorne@ashg.org
Project Learning Tree 36 Greekworks Grants for Educators
Project Learning Tree® (PLT), the environmental education program of the
American Forest Foundation, has awarded 36 GreenWorks! grants to PLT
schools and youth organizations across the country for community-based
environmental projects. GreenWorks! is PLT's service-learning program that
engages PLT educators and their students with their local community in
"learning-by-doing" neighborhood improvement projects.
Since 1992, Project Learning Tree has distributed more than $500,000 to
fund over 780 grant projects in communities across the country. Proposals
for the Spring 2008 cycle of grants are due on April 30, 2008. Grants up
to $5,000 are available.
The GreenWorks! grants announced this week will fund elementary through
college-age students in 23 different states and the U.S. Virgin Islands as
they design native plant gardens, restore streams and riparian habitat,
plan and construct outdoor classrooms, build learning trails, and
investigate alternative sources of energy, among other projects. Read the
press release.
For more information, and a list of PLT's current GreenWorks! projects,
visit http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/47_191_0.html.
Vanessa Bullwinkle
Director of Operations and Marketing
Project Learning Tree
American Forest Foundation
1111 Nineteenth Street, NW
Suite 780
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone 202.463.2472
Fax 202.463.2461
Email vbullwinkle@plt.org
www.plt.org
www.forestfoundation.org
American Forest Foundation, has awarded 36 GreenWorks! grants to PLT
schools and youth organizations across the country for community-based
environmental projects. GreenWorks! is PLT's service-learning program that
engages PLT educators and their students with their local community in
"learning-by-doing" neighborhood improvement projects.
Since 1992, Project Learning Tree has distributed more than $500,000 to
fund over 780 grant projects in communities across the country. Proposals
for the Spring 2008 cycle of grants are due on April 30, 2008. Grants up
to $5,000 are available.
The GreenWorks! grants announced this week will fund elementary through
college-age students in 23 different states and the U.S. Virgin Islands as
they design native plant gardens, restore streams and riparian habitat,
plan and construct outdoor classrooms, build learning trails, and
investigate alternative sources of energy, among other projects. Read the
press release.
For more information, and a list of PLT's current GreenWorks! projects,
visit http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/47_191_0.html.
Vanessa Bullwinkle
Director of Operations and Marketing
Project Learning Tree
American Forest Foundation
1111 Nineteenth Street, NW
Suite 780
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone 202.463.2472
Fax 202.463.2461
Email vbullwinkle@plt.org
www.plt.org
www.forestfoundation.org
Resource: Truth-Spin, Inc. home school athletics info
My name is Eric "COACH"
Taylor and I am the founder of Truth-Spin, Inc. At
T.S.I. we are committed to the betterment of home
school athletics nationwide and at every level. We
are mainly known for our dedication to helping home
school athletes get to the collegiate sports ranks; a
good work we believe. Check us out at:
web.mac.com/truthspininc/
I think we may be able to offer many members
associated with the ABQ Home School network some
unique opportunities for home school sporting. We are
former residents of Albuquerque and would love to
"give back" to home schooled "home-folks!" Good day
and God bless.
Eric "COACH" Taylor
Truth-Spin, Inc. (Atlanta/Pensacola/Nationwide)
truthspininc@yahoo.com
Taylor and I am the founder of Truth-Spin, Inc. At
T.S.I. we are committed to the betterment of home
school athletics nationwide and at every level. We
are mainly known for our dedication to helping home
school athletes get to the collegiate sports ranks; a
good work we believe. Check us out at:
web.mac.com/truthspininc/
I think we may be able to offer many members
associated with the ABQ Home School network some
unique opportunities for home school sporting. We are
former residents of Albuquerque and would love to
"give back" to home schooled "home-folks!" Good day
and God bless.
Eric "COACH" Taylor
Truth-Spin, Inc. (Atlanta/Pensacola/Nationwide)
truthspininc@yahoo.com
ABQ:Sign2Speak Weekend workshop scheduled for March 2nd
Dear Friends,
Two new events scheduled! Due to popular demand, I've scheduled a weekend session of both the Intro and the Workshop.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd, 12:30-3:30. Read below for details. If you need a weekend time slot, this is your opportunity! Register now, as spots are already filling up.
I also have a free session with the Rio Rancho Library scheduled for March. A great opportunity, especially for any West Siders!
Happy Signing.................Amylee
UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS
Monday, February 25, 2008; 10-11am FOOD & FUN
Monday, March 31, 2008; 10-11am
Signing Playgroup at Body, Mind & Spirit
Join other signing families for songs, signs, visiting and more. Set up around a theme, each session will include casual activities and a lot of visiting and learning from each other. Intended for families already signing and who have at least attended the Sign2Speak one hour presentation. $5 plus tax.
Sunday, March 2, 2008; 12:30-1:30pm
Intro to Infant Sign Language at Body, Mind & Spirit
Learn the basics of how to "talk" with your baby before he or she can say words! Grow closer to your child, while easing frustration and more easily satisfying his or her needs. $10 plus tax.
Sunday, March 2, 2008; 1:30-3:30pm
Sign2Speak Workshop at Body, Mind & Spirit
This follow-up workshop to Signing #1 will add to the basics of infant ASL, taking you to the next level. LOTS of vocabulary, strategies to make the signs easier to remember for both you AND baby, and more ways to keep you both excited about early communication. Join us for all this plus signing songs, games, and fun! $35 for up to two people FROM THE SAME HOUSEHOLD. This will be a fast-moving workshop and we request participants do not bring along infants or children (or else bring along another adult to care for them).
Monday, March 10, 2008; 10-11am
Toddler Pottytraining at Body, Mind & Spirit
You know it's coming up, but don't really know where to start! Can you start early? Too early? Should you buy that doll and video? Come learn approaches to "pottying" your child, advice from other parents, and tips to make this important milestone stress-free for both you and your child. With Amylee Udell. $10 plus tax.
Monday, March 10, 2008; 11am-noon
Diapering Options at Body, Mind & Spirit
CPFs? AIOs? PUL? Snappis? Sposies? When it comes to diapering, there are many choices out there. Join Amylee Udell in exploring new innovations and the old classics to discover which choice is right for you and your family. $10 plus tax.
For classes beyond this, visit the Sign2speak Schedule.
LINKS OF INTEREST
Signing Story Time on YouTube - watch this brother and sister share story time together
Signing Time! See what's new with Alex and Leah and lots of signing fun! Read about their trip to Africa and more....
PHOTO
I welcome any and all photos and testimonials. Share this great signing adventure with others.
Copyright Information
Copyright 2007-2008 Amylee Udell
Two new events scheduled! Due to popular demand, I've scheduled a weekend session of both the Intro and the Workshop.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd, 12:30-3:30. Read below for details. If you need a weekend time slot, this is your opportunity! Register now, as spots are already filling up.
I also have a free session with the Rio Rancho Library scheduled for March. A great opportunity, especially for any West Siders!
Happy Signing.................Amylee
UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS
Monday, February 25, 2008; 10-11am FOOD & FUN
Monday, March 31, 2008; 10-11am
Signing Playgroup at Body, Mind & Spirit
Join other signing families for songs, signs, visiting and more. Set up around a theme, each session will include casual activities and a lot of visiting and learning from each other. Intended for families already signing and who have at least attended the Sign2Speak one hour presentation. $5 plus tax.
Sunday, March 2, 2008; 12:30-1:30pm
Intro to Infant Sign Language at Body, Mind & Spirit
Learn the basics of how to "talk" with your baby before he or she can say words! Grow closer to your child, while easing frustration and more easily satisfying his or her needs. $10 plus tax.
Sunday, March 2, 2008; 1:30-3:30pm
Sign2Speak Workshop at Body, Mind & Spirit
This follow-up workshop to Signing #1 will add to the basics of infant ASL, taking you to the next level. LOTS of vocabulary, strategies to make the signs easier to remember for both you AND baby, and more ways to keep you both excited about early communication. Join us for all this plus signing songs, games, and fun! $35 for up to two people FROM THE SAME HOUSEHOLD. This will be a fast-moving workshop and we request participants do not bring along infants or children (or else bring along another adult to care for them).
Monday, March 10, 2008; 10-11am
Toddler Pottytraining at Body, Mind & Spirit
You know it's coming up, but don't really know where to start! Can you start early? Too early? Should you buy that doll and video? Come learn approaches to "pottying" your child, advice from other parents, and tips to make this important milestone stress-free for both you and your child. With Amylee Udell. $10 plus tax.
Monday, March 10, 2008; 11am-noon
Diapering Options at Body, Mind & Spirit
CPFs? AIOs? PUL? Snappis? Sposies? When it comes to diapering, there are many choices out there. Join Amylee Udell in exploring new innovations and the old classics to discover which choice is right for you and your family. $10 plus tax.
For classes beyond this, visit the Sign2speak Schedule.
LINKS OF INTEREST
Signing Story Time on YouTube - watch this brother and sister share story time together
Signing Time! See what's new with Alex and Leah and lots of signing fun! Read about their trip to Africa and more....
PHOTO
I welcome any and all photos and testimonials. Share this great signing adventure with others.
Copyright Information
Copyright 2007-2008 Amylee Udell
Resource: Inex High Tech Robotics
Information from www.abqhomelearners.org
INEX HIGH TECH ROBOTICS
Our Robotic Kits are also in many varieties and affordable,
which are very suitable for educational learning for schools and
children both young and old.
We would like to explore the possibility of working with you in
providing our robotics products in giving them more opportunities
in excelling in areas of engineering, robotics, technologies, in courses, competitions,
exhibition, robotics events, etc...
We are also very keen in cooperating with you in organizing robotics events.
We look forward to your favorable reply.
www.inexglobal.com
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INEX HIGH TECH ROBOTICS
Our Robotic Kits are also in many varieties and affordable,
which are very suitable for educational learning for schools and
children both young and old.
We would like to explore the possibility of working with you in
providing our robotics products in giving them more opportunities
in excelling in areas of engineering, robotics, technologies, in courses, competitions,
exhibition, robotics events, etc...
We are also very keen in cooperating with you in organizing robotics events.
We look forward to your favorable reply.
www.inexglobal.com
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Click here to unsubscribe to this email advertisement.
Albuquerque: Teen Cafe Scientifique
Teen Café Scientifique at NM Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque
Cafe Scientifique is a new program for teens that brings together scientists and teenagers in an informal, nonacademic setting to discuss connections between science and society. This is an excellent opportunity for teens to talk directly with scientists about cutting-edge technologies and research. In our first two meetings, we have had conversations about the race for an HIV vaccine, and talked about the history and future of the sun. Upcoming programs will address global climate change, the future of computers, and nanotechnology.
Café programs happen twice per month and are open to all teens. Each program features a short expert presentation, wide-ranging discussions, free food, and stipends for carpooling or public transportation. Please contact program coordinator Jen Richter at jrichter@unm.edu for more information.
Café programs are also happening in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Espanola, all through the generous support of the National Science Foundation and Science Education Solutions.
If you know teens who might be interested, please pass along!
Selena Connealy
Chief of Education
N.M. Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-841-2836
Cafe Scientifique is a new program for teens that brings together scientists and teenagers in an informal, nonacademic setting to discuss connections between science and society. This is an excellent opportunity for teens to talk directly with scientists about cutting-edge technologies and research. In our first two meetings, we have had conversations about the race for an HIV vaccine, and talked about the history and future of the sun. Upcoming programs will address global climate change, the future of computers, and nanotechnology.
Café programs happen twice per month and are open to all teens. Each program features a short expert presentation, wide-ranging discussions, free food, and stipends for carpooling or public transportation. Please contact program coordinator Jen Richter at jrichter@unm.edu for more information.
Café programs are also happening in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Espanola, all through the generous support of the National Science Foundation and Science Education Solutions.
If you know teens who might be interested, please pass along!
Selena Connealy
Chief of Education
N.M. Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-841-2836
Albuquerque: This weekend at The Box
CLEVELAND
This Friday February 22 and Saturday 23 at 9:00pm
Joe Carney (ImprovOlympic) and Cody Dove (The Second City) join forces to create an evening of improvisation based on audience suggestions. Come see what the Bernallilo Free Times calls "an enchanted evening in the enchanting land of enchantment."
Tickets $7.00
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NEXT WEEKEND
The Gryffindorks
and
The Copyrights
Friday 29th 7:00pm
The Gryffindorks, made up Kelsey Montoya, Jenna Ritchey and Alex McCue, have created their own original long-form format: using audience suggestions, they create an amazingly clever performance that will leave you wanting more.
Special Gryffindork Guest: Bernardo Gallegos.
The Copyrights are a new group of high-energy young improvisers, ranging in age from eleven to fifteen. The Copyrights perform fun short-form improv after the fashion of Whose Line Is It, Anyway? Every performance is different and unique: you will be astounded at these talented youngsters!
Tickets $5.00
IMPROV CLASSES 4 KIDS BEGIN THIS WEEKEND!
We still need a few more kids to sign up.
Click the links below for class descriptions or to sign up for the class.
Instructor:
Doug Montoya
Saturdays
11am-12pm
Feb. 23rd- Mar. 29th
Instructor:
Alex Knight
Saturdays
1pm-2:pm
Feb. 23rd- Mar. 29th
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AUDITIONS
Monday March 10th,
6:30 to 7:30.
Casting Boys & Girls 7 to 15.
Audition will consist of a
cold reading and you will have to sing.
Click here for more details.
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The Box is going to be One Year Old!!!*****
Save the date.
Saturday March 1st.
Starting at 6:00pm
Come celebrate our one year anniversary, with food fun and entertaninment.
See Next week's Newsletter for more details.
You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up at the theatre.
Unsubscribe nmhomeschoolcommunityupdates@gmail.com from this list.
Our mailing address is:
The Box Performance Space
1025 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Our telephone:
505-404-1578
This Friday February 22 and Saturday 23 at 9:00pm
Joe Carney (ImprovOlympic) and Cody Dove (The Second City) join forces to create an evening of improvisation based on audience suggestions. Come see what the Bernallilo Free Times calls "an enchanted evening in the enchanting land of enchantment."
Tickets $7.00
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NEXT WEEKEND
The Gryffindorks
and
The Copyrights
Friday 29th 7:00pm
The Gryffindorks, made up Kelsey Montoya, Jenna Ritchey and Alex McCue, have created their own original long-form format: using audience suggestions, they create an amazingly clever performance that will leave you wanting more.
Special Gryffindork Guest: Bernardo Gallegos.
The Copyrights are a new group of high-energy young improvisers, ranging in age from eleven to fifteen. The Copyrights perform fun short-form improv after the fashion of Whose Line Is It, Anyway? Every performance is different and unique: you will be astounded at these talented youngsters!
Tickets $5.00
IMPROV CLASSES 4 KIDS BEGIN THIS WEEKEND!
We still need a few more kids to sign up.
Click the links below for class descriptions or to sign up for the class.
Instructor:
Doug Montoya
Saturdays
11am-12pm
Feb. 23rd- Mar. 29th
Instructor:
Alex Knight
Saturdays
1pm-2:pm
Feb. 23rd- Mar. 29th
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AUDITIONS
Monday March 10th,
6:30 to 7:30.
Casting Boys & Girls 7 to 15.
Audition will consist of a
cold reading and you will have to sing.
Click here for more details.
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The Box is going to be One Year Old!!!*****
Save the date.
Saturday March 1st.
Starting at 6:00pm
Come celebrate our one year anniversary, with food fun and entertaninment.
See Next week's Newsletter for more details.
You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up at the theatre.
Unsubscribe nmhomeschoolcommunityupdates@gmail.com from this list.
Our mailing address is:
The Box Performance Space
1025 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Our telephone:
505-404-1578
Albuquerque Area: reading tutor needed
Hi,
Could you please forward the message below to your lists.
Thank you.
I am looking for an older high school or college student to do some reading tutoring/practice with one of my children. My 10 year old daughter has some learning disabilities and gets specialized help in reading, but I would like to provide her with additional practice. I am looking for someone who will come to my house 1 - 5 times per week. The days and times are negotiable. I live near downtown/UNM. You must have your own transportation. I will pay an hourly wage based on age and experience.
Email or call me if you are interested.
Joan Lasche jlasche@cybermesa.com
244-1122
Could you please forward the message below to your lists.
Thank you.
I am looking for an older high school or college student to do some reading tutoring/practice with one of my children. My 10 year old daughter has some learning disabilities and gets specialized help in reading, but I would like to provide her with additional practice. I am looking for someone who will come to my house 1 - 5 times per week. The days and times are negotiable. I live near downtown/UNM. You must have your own transportation. I will pay an hourly wage based on age and experience.
Email or call me if you are interested.
Joan Lasche jlasche@cybermesa.com
244-1122
Rio Rancho/ABQ- Westside American Heritage Girls Troop forming
List Moderators: Please distibute to your homeschool lists:
American Heritage Girls is a Nationwide Christian Scouting Organization that was formed in order to offer an alternative to Girls Scouts which has become increasingly liberal over the last few years. Currently there is one troop in the Albuquerque area. A new troop will be starting on the West side in the Rio Rancho area if there is enough interest. Please contact Jennifer Dellilos at delillos4yeshua@msn.com or 892-9019. If you would like to find out more about AHG please go to the website at www.ahgonline.org
American Heritage Girls is a Nationwide Christian Scouting Organization that was formed in order to offer an alternative to Girls Scouts which has become increasingly liberal over the last few years. Currently there is one troop in the Albuquerque area. A new troop will be starting on the West side in the Rio Rancho area if there is enough interest. Please contact Jennifer Dellilos at delillos4yeshua@msn.com or 892-9019. If you would like to find out more about AHG please go to the website at www.ahgonline.org
--Info on Robot Raves in NM
www.nmroborave.com
All the info is right there. The National Atomic Museum is doing a robot program for Outreach that gives the skills kids need to compete in RoboRave plus we run a summer camp that also readies the kids for the competition.
YAY! Hope to see hear of some homeschool teams competing!
All the info is right there. The National Atomic Museum is doing a robot program for Outreach that gives the skills kids need to compete in RoboRave plus we run a summer camp that also readies the kids for the competition.
YAY! Hope to see hear of some homeschool teams competing!
Los Alamos: Thankful Hearts Homeschool Exhibition 2008
Information via the Los Alamos Home School Yahoo Group
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Your homeschooled children are invited to
participate in Thankful Hearts:
www.LosAlamosHomeschoolers.org/ThankfulHearts/2008/Overview.htm
Thankful Hearts is an excellent opportunity for them to:
o Give a performance, and/or
o Display works from the past year.
It is an evening of encouragement where the children
can express their...thankful hearts!
o An excellent time to share with the whole family
o An opportunity for fellowship and thanksgiving
o A time of fun and encouragement
Thankful Hearts is free of charge and there are no
auditions.
o Saturday evening, May 24
o First Baptist Church of Los Alamos
o Please sign up by May 1st
o Contact: Scott or Joy Runnels
-- 661-2415
-- srunnels@srconsult.com
-- joy@srconsult.com
For more information, please see
www.LosAlamosHomeschoolers.org/ThankfulHearts/2008/Overview.htm
Hope to see you there!
Scott and Joy Runnels
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|| T h a n k f u l H e a r t s
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|| Homeschool Exhibition 2008
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Your homeschooled children are invited to
participate in Thankful Hearts:
www.LosAlamosHomeschoolers.org/ThankfulHearts/2008/Overview.htm
Thankful Hearts is an excellent opportunity for them to:
o Give a performance, and/or
o Display works from the past year.
It is an evening of encouragement where the children
can express their...thankful hearts!
o An excellent time to share with the whole family
o An opportunity for fellowship and thanksgiving
o A time of fun and encouragement
Thankful Hearts is free of charge and there are no
auditions.
o Saturday evening, May 24
o First Baptist Church of Los Alamos
o Please sign up by May 1st
o Contact: Scott or Joy Runnels
-- 661-2415
-- srunnels@srconsult.com
-- joy@srconsult.com
For more information, please see
www.LosAlamosHomeschoolers.org/ThankfulHearts/2008/Overview.htm
Hope to see you there!
Scott and Joy Runnels
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Backyard Astronomy-Lunar Eclipse 2/20/08--Tonight!
This website has a very cool illustration of the eclipse!
http://shadowandsubstance.com/
Get Ready For February's Total Lunar Eclipse
02.19.08
In the late night hours of Feb. 20, 2008, a total lunar eclipse will dazzle
the night sky. And this lunar eclipse may be worth staying up for, because
it will be the last one until December 2010.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth lines up directly between the sun and
the moon, casting a shadow over the moon's surface. The February 20, 2008
eclipse will last for nearly 3 and a half hours. For a full 50 minutes of
that time the moon will be in totality - the period when the lunar surface
is completely covered by the Earth's shadow.
During an eclipse the moon changes color, going from a light gray color to
an orange or deep red shade. This is totality. The moon takes on this new
color because indirect sunlight is still able to pass through the Earth's
atmosphere and cast a glow on the moon.
The exact color that the moon appears depends on the amount of dust and
clouds in the atmosphere. If there are extra particles in the atmosphere,
from say a recent volcanic eruption, the moon will appear a darker shade of
red.
Residents of the Americas, Europe and Africa will have the best view of this
eclipse.
Here in the United States, the entire eclipse will be visible for the
majority of the country. However, residents on the West Coast will miss out
on watching the early stages of the eclipse, as it begins before moonrise.
This Wednesday night, hope for clear skies, try to stay awake and enjoy a
spectacular lunar eclipse.
Laura Motel
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Find this article at:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/moonmars/features/eclipse_preview_080219.html
http://shadowandsubstance.com/
Get Ready For February's Total Lunar Eclipse
02.19.08
In the late night hours of Feb. 20, 2008, a total lunar eclipse will dazzle
the night sky. And this lunar eclipse may be worth staying up for, because
it will be the last one until December 2010.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth lines up directly between the sun and
the moon, casting a shadow over the moon's surface. The February 20, 2008
eclipse will last for nearly 3 and a half hours. For a full 50 minutes of
that time the moon will be in totality - the period when the lunar surface
is completely covered by the Earth's shadow.
During an eclipse the moon changes color, going from a light gray color to
an orange or deep red shade. This is totality. The moon takes on this new
color because indirect sunlight is still able to pass through the Earth's
atmosphere and cast a glow on the moon.
The exact color that the moon appears depends on the amount of dust and
clouds in the atmosphere. If there are extra particles in the atmosphere,
from say a recent volcanic eruption, the moon will appear a darker shade of
red.
Residents of the Americas, Europe and Africa will have the best view of this
eclipse.
Here in the United States, the entire eclipse will be visible for the
majority of the country. However, residents on the West Coast will miss out
on watching the early stages of the eclipse, as it begins before moonrise.
This Wednesday night, hope for clear skies, try to stay awake and enjoy a
spectacular lunar eclipse.
Laura Motel
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Find this article at:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/moonmars/features/eclipse_preview_080219.html
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Albuquerque: National Atomic Museum to embrace diverse history, use of technology
Information via the www.abqhomelearners.org
When the Sandia Atomic Museum opened in 1969, a menacing collection of missiles and military aircraft surrounded its nondescript building on Kirtland Air Force base.
When it moved to its present building three decades later as the National Atomic Museum, a 60-foot high Redstone missile heralded the Old Town location.
But when the museum begins its third incarnation next spring under the revised name of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, emphasis on military usage will give way to a less inflammatory and "broader scope" of nuclear energy.
"It will be a little like the Wal-Mart of nuclear science," said Jim Walther, the museum's director for the past 11 years. "As we move to the new (facility), more and more space will be devoted to the other parts of the story."
Construction on the 12-acre site at Eubank and Southern boulevards Southeast, which is owned by the Department of Energy, is scheduled to begin within the next month or two. An additional $2 million of the facility's projected $10.5 million cost remains to be raised.
While the nonfunctional versions of "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" — the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II — will remain, new exhibits will downplay weapons emphasis in favor of prompting "global conversations on nuclear issues" and seeking solutions to nuclear dilemmas, Walther said.
In addition, there will be exhibitions devoted to beneficial uses of nuclear energy, such as nuclear medicine and radiation treatments. A display like the restored 1941 Packard stretch limousine owned by physicist Robert Oppenheimer — who expressed regret about his role in creating the bombs dropped on Japan — is designed to appeal to car buffs as much as to the scientifically curious.
Even the descriptions of the new facility used on the museum's Web site (atomicmuseum.org) use careful and politically amorphous language. A central courtyard, to be called "EnVision Plaza," will "honor the spirit of scientific discovery and military service." The museum's "vision," it says, encourages visitors to "engage in critical thinking."
The museum foundation board abandoned its original plans for a $20 million facility at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, whittled funding resources. The federal government has since contributed $5 million to the new facility (down from the $12 million originally requested) and corporate, state and private donations have added an additional $3.5 million.
Though it "might not be quite as easy as raising money for animal shelters," Walther is "absolutely" confident the remaining necessary funds will be raised in time for the museum to beat the April 2009 lease expiration at its present location.
"It's not easy to raise money from nuclear science companies," he said. "But it's not that they're not interested. It's just that they don't have as much of a history of philanthropy."
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When the Sandia Atomic Museum opened in 1969, a menacing collection of missiles and military aircraft surrounded its nondescript building on Kirtland Air Force base.
When it moved to its present building three decades later as the National Atomic Museum, a 60-foot high Redstone missile heralded the Old Town location.
But when the museum begins its third incarnation next spring under the revised name of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, emphasis on military usage will give way to a less inflammatory and "broader scope" of nuclear energy.
"It will be a little like the Wal-Mart of nuclear science," said Jim Walther, the museum's director for the past 11 years. "As we move to the new (facility), more and more space will be devoted to the other parts of the story."
Construction on the 12-acre site at Eubank and Southern boulevards Southeast, which is owned by the Department of Energy, is scheduled to begin within the next month or two. An additional $2 million of the facility's projected $10.5 million cost remains to be raised.
While the nonfunctional versions of "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" — the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II — will remain, new exhibits will downplay weapons emphasis in favor of prompting "global conversations on nuclear issues" and seeking solutions to nuclear dilemmas, Walther said.
In addition, there will be exhibitions devoted to beneficial uses of nuclear energy, such as nuclear medicine and radiation treatments. A display like the restored 1941 Packard stretch limousine owned by physicist Robert Oppenheimer — who expressed regret about his role in creating the bombs dropped on Japan — is designed to appeal to car buffs as much as to the scientifically curious.
Even the descriptions of the new facility used on the museum's Web site (atomicmuseum.org) use careful and politically amorphous language. A central courtyard, to be called "EnVision Plaza," will "honor the spirit of scientific discovery and military service." The museum's "vision," it says, encourages visitors to "engage in critical thinking."
The museum foundation board abandoned its original plans for a $20 million facility at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, whittled funding resources. The federal government has since contributed $5 million to the new facility (down from the $12 million originally requested) and corporate, state and private donations have added an additional $3.5 million.
Though it "might not be quite as easy as raising money for animal shelters," Walther is "absolutely" confident the remaining necessary funds will be raised in time for the museum to beat the April 2009 lease expiration at its present location.
"It's not easy to raise money from nuclear science companies," he said. "But it's not that they're not interested. It's just that they don't have as much of a history of philanthropy."
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NM State to buy historic Rio Arriba County ranch
SANTA FE (AP) - The state Department of Cultural Affairs has agreed to buy the historic Los Luceros ranch near Alcalde for $2.5 million.
The agency said Thursday the ranch will be used as a cultural destination with interpretive exhibits, a center for film-making workshops and seminars, and agricultural and environmental studies programs.
The ranch includes 148 acres abutting the Rio Grande with irrigated pastures, fruit orchards and an 18th century Territorial-style adobe home.
The 5,700-square-foot home, which started out as a four-room structure in 1712, was renovated in 2004 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The property also includes a visitor center, director's residence, a small gallery, three other residences, an 18th century chapel and a historic jail.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23188729/
The agency said Thursday the ranch will be used as a cultural destination with interpretive exhibits, a center for film-making workshops and seminars, and agricultural and environmental studies programs.
The ranch includes 148 acres abutting the Rio Grande with irrigated pastures, fruit orchards and an 18th century Territorial-style adobe home.
The 5,700-square-foot home, which started out as a four-room structure in 1712, was renovated in 2004 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The property also includes a visitor center, director's residence, a small gallery, three other residences, an 18th century chapel and a historic jail.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23188729/
--Los Alamos: Bradbury Museum NanoDays
NanoDays
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/nanodays.html
Enjoy,
Heidi
Bradburry Science Museum
Nano Days
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
10 AM - 5 PM
What is Nanotechnology?
Join us at the Bradbury Science Museum for a day of nano-explorations with activities and demonstrations for all ages.
The first 100 people will be avle to make their own liquid crystal sensors.
For information: 505-606-1492 or edu-bsm@lanl.gov
NanoDays is sponsored by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network and the National Science Foundation www.nisenet.org
Come explore the invisible nanoworld! This is the first national NanoDays event sponsored by the NISE network and the National Science Foundation. The Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos, NM will be hosting activities and demonstrations from 10am - 5pm on Wednesday, March 26. The activities are interesting and appropriate for all age levels. Visitors should leave with a better understanding of size and scale, some new vocabulary, and an awareness of the challenges scientists face in the nanoworld. Visitors are welcome to come and go as they wish. It will be an exciting and educational event.
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/nanodays.html
Enjoy,
Heidi
Bradburry Science Museum
Nano Days
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
10 AM - 5 PM
What is Nanotechnology?
Join us at the Bradbury Science Museum for a day of nano-explorations with activities and demonstrations for all ages.
The first 100 people will be avle to make their own liquid crystal sensors.
For information: 505-606-1492 or edu-bsm@lanl.gov
NanoDays is sponsored by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network and the National Science Foundation www.nisenet.org
Come explore the invisible nanoworld! This is the first national NanoDays event sponsored by the NISE network and the National Science Foundation. The Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos, NM will be hosting activities and demonstrations from 10am - 5pm on Wednesday, March 26. The activities are interesting and appropriate for all age levels. Visitors should leave with a better understanding of size and scale, some new vocabulary, and an awareness of the challenges scientists face in the nanoworld. Visitors are welcome to come and go as they wish. It will be an exciting and educational event.
NM Home School Community Logo Contest! Deadline March 7th, Enter Today!
Create a logo for the New Mexico Home School Community!
Your logo needs to say "New Mexico Home School Community" and must represent our community as described on our website or blog
www.NewMexicoHomeSchoolCommunity.com
http://nmhomeschoolcommunity.blogspot.com/
The image must be able to be easily reproduced in gray scale.
Entries must be sent as a JPG file. Any entries sent otherwise will not be accepted.
Create this at whatever size you want but keep in mind that the image will be reduced or enlarged to fit on various forms of media.
Maximum of 3 entries per person.
Do not steal other people's work. Do not use websites that create avatars or banners. This must be of your own design.
Feel free to use pencils, pens, markers, paints or whatever creative style you want, as well as computers, but the final submission needs to be in JPG format.
Who is eligible to enter? Any member of the homeschooling community--child or adult.
What do you win? Your logo on all of our brochures, letterhead, websites, T-shirts, etc.. You will be identified as the designer and artist of the logo on our website.
The logo will become the property of the New Mexico Home School Community and you will not retain any copyrights to the logo or be compensated in any form or fashion, this is completely for use by the New Mexico Home School Community.
Deadline:
Must be in my email box NMHomeSchoolCommunity@gmail.com by MIDNIGHT on Friday, March 7, 2008!!!
Winners will be chosen over the weekend and be announced Monday, March 10, 2008 at 9AM on our website, blog and email network.
Good luck, I can not wait to see what you have created!
Your logo needs to say "New Mexico Home School Community" and must represent our community as described on our website or blog
www.NewMexicoHomeSchoolCommunity.com
http://nmhomeschoolcommunity.blogspot.com/
The image must be able to be easily reproduced in gray scale.
Entries must be sent as a JPG file. Any entries sent otherwise will not be accepted.
Create this at whatever size you want but keep in mind that the image will be reduced or enlarged to fit on various forms of media.
Maximum of 3 entries per person.
Do not steal other people's work. Do not use websites that create avatars or banners. This must be of your own design.
Feel free to use pencils, pens, markers, paints or whatever creative style you want, as well as computers, but the final submission needs to be in JPG format.
Who is eligible to enter? Any member of the homeschooling community--child or adult.
What do you win? Your logo on all of our brochures, letterhead, websites, T-shirts, etc.. You will be identified as the designer and artist of the logo on our website.
The logo will become the property of the New Mexico Home School Community and you will not retain any copyrights to the logo or be compensated in any form or fashion, this is completely for use by the New Mexico Home School Community.
Deadline:
Must be in my email box NMHomeSchoolCommunity@gmail.com by MIDNIGHT on Friday, March 7, 2008!!!
Winners will be chosen over the weekend and be announced Monday, March 10, 2008 at 9AM on our website, blog and email network.
Good luck, I can not wait to see what you have created!
Monday, February 18, 2008
East Mtns/ABQ: Drama, Drama, Drama, Singing & Instrumental Auditions & More
Summer Theatre Camp and Teen Internship
PLAY Conservatory Summer Theatre Camp
When: Begins June 9 in preparation for July 11-20 performances of Disney's Mulan.
Where: St. Pius X High School
Who: Ages 9-17
Early Auditions: For discounted tuition, March 1 by appointment.
Teen Internships in Stagecraft for Mulan
Applications: Open until May 1. Some paid positions.
More Info about Auditions and Internships: Contact director, Jonathan Dunski at 321-9351 or jonathan.dunski@gmail.com
East Mountain Artists Series
Auditions for 12th Annual Youth Concert
Concert: Sunday, March 9, 3 p.m. in Cedar Crest
Auditions: Saturday, February 23
Who: High school age or younger. Vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles.
More Info and Application: Contact Margaret Hawn at 281-1419 or hawnstudio@aol.com
Albuquerque Little Theatre
Internships Available
Who: High school and college age students
More Info: Call 242-4750
AUDITIONS
http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/02/13/s1elemv4p9tq3e4lp03h02qfa4/Abq_-vs.jpg Audition Date: Monday March 10th, 6:30 to 7:30.
Casting Boys and Girls 7 to 15. Audition will consist of a
cold reading and you will have to sing. The song should be about a minute and sung a cappella.
Please call 404-1578 or
email info@theboxabq.com to schedule a time.
The girls of the Albuquerque Middle School Science Club have made contact with Bennie Wallace, a brilliant boy abducted by aliens from Roswell years ago. He plans to come for a visit to take the girls for a ride in his flying saucer with his new alien friends. Will the girls survive the ridicule from the school football players and cheerleaders? Will the CIA track down the flying saucer before it can land? Is there any hope for Albuquerque in this musical comedy War of the Worlds? Inspired by the 50s classic Earth v. The Flying Saucers, a dash of old musicals, and saturated with music from the 70s to help make the saucers fly.
PLAY Conservatory Summer Theatre Camp
When: Begins June 9 in preparation for July 11-20 performances of Disney's Mulan.
Where: St. Pius X High School
Who: Ages 9-17
Early Auditions: For discounted tuition, March 1 by appointment.
Teen Internships in Stagecraft for Mulan
Applications: Open until May 1. Some paid positions.
More Info about Auditions and Internships: Contact director, Jonathan Dunski at 321-9351 or jonathan.dunski@gmail.com
East Mountain Artists Series
Auditions for 12th Annual Youth Concert
Concert: Sunday, March 9, 3 p.m. in Cedar Crest
Auditions: Saturday, February 23
Who: High school age or younger. Vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles.
More Info and Application: Contact Margaret Hawn at 281-1419 or hawnstudio@aol.com
Albuquerque Little Theatre
Internships Available
Who: High school and college age students
More Info: Call 242-4750
AUDITIONS
http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/02/13/s1elemv4p9tq3e4lp03h02qfa4/Abq_-vs.jpg Audition Date: Monday March 10th, 6:30 to 7:30.
Casting Boys and Girls 7 to 15. Audition will consist of a
cold reading and you will have to sing. The song should be about a minute and sung a cappella.
Please call 404-1578 or
email info@theboxabq.com to schedule a time.
The girls of the Albuquerque Middle School Science Club have made contact with Bennie Wallace, a brilliant boy abducted by aliens from Roswell years ago. He plans to come for a visit to take the girls for a ride in his flying saucer with his new alien friends. Will the girls survive the ridicule from the school football players and cheerleaders? Will the CIA track down the flying saucer before it can land? Is there any hope for Albuquerque in this musical comedy War of the Worlds? Inspired by the 50s classic Earth v. The Flying Saucers, a dash of old musicals, and saturated with music from the 70s to help make the saucers fly.
Albuquerque: Girl & Boy Choirs
Information via the www.abqhomelearners.org
Albuquerque Boy Choir
Auditioning Boys Ages 6-18
More Info: Call Ed Torrez at 363-4621 or go to www.abqboychoir.org
Albuquerque Girl Choir
Looking for New Talent, Grades 1-12
More Info: Call 292-0242 or go to www.albuquerquegirlchoir.org
Albuquerque Boy Choir
Auditioning Boys Ages 6-18
More Info: Call Ed Torrez at 363-4621 or go to www.abqboychoir.org
Albuquerque Girl Choir
Looking for New Talent, Grades 1-12
More Info: Call 292-0242 or go to www.albuquerquegirlchoir.org
Los Alamos: Discover E
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/discover-e.html
Discover E
Engineers Make a World of Difference
Meet Professional Engineers
Learn about Engineering Careers
Fun and Exciting
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
4:30 to 7:30 PM
Los Alamos High School DECA Cafeteria
For information, contact
Dr. Bev Aikin (bevaikin@lanl.gov) or
Dr. Zana Konecni (konecni@lanl.gov)
Engineers Make a World of Difference
Discover E
Engineers Make a World of Difference
Meet Professional Engineers
Learn about Engineering Careers
Fun and Exciting
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
4:30 to 7:30 PM
Los Alamos High School DECA Cafeteria
For information, contact
Dr. Bev Aikin (bevaikin@lanl.gov) or
Dr. Zana Konecni (konecni@lanl.gov)
Engineers Make a World of Difference
Tall Ships Expedition for all Homeschoolers
Southwest Home Educators Association is hosting another field trip.
Oct 4-5, 2008 – CALIFORNIA – Tall Ships Expedition – learn to sail a vessel from Long Beach to Catalina Island. A great experience for teens. This trip is booked through Southwest Home Educators Association only and there are a very limited number of spaces available for teens only.
Please read all of the information carefully - this is a working ship, not a luxury cruise. All participants are expected to get up early, and do their share of work on this voyage. Your teen will actually learn to hoist the sails, and everything else that is required to get the vessel from Long Beach to Catalina Island. They will eat and sleep on the boat. Team building skills are learned, navigation, and lots of fun.
Membership is not required, but members do get a discount. A $50 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot.
http://www.southwest-home-education.com/tallships.html
Fundraising is now available to earn a spot on this trip - deadlines are in place. To register for fundraising, send an email to:
fundraisers@sw-home-edu.com
To reserve your teen's spot on the ship, send an email to:
fieldtrips@sw-home-edu.com
Oct 4-5, 2008 – CALIFORNIA – Tall Ships Expedition – learn to sail a vessel from Long Beach to Catalina Island. A great experience for teens. This trip is booked through Southwest Home Educators Association only and there are a very limited number of spaces available for teens only.
Please read all of the information carefully - this is a working ship, not a luxury cruise. All participants are expected to get up early, and do their share of work on this voyage. Your teen will actually learn to hoist the sails, and everything else that is required to get the vessel from Long Beach to Catalina Island. They will eat and sleep on the boat. Team building skills are learned, navigation, and lots of fun.
Membership is not required, but members do get a discount. A $50 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot.
http://www.southwest-home-education.com/tallships.html
Fundraising is now available to earn a spot on this trip - deadlines are in place. To register for fundraising, send an email to:
fundraisers@sw-home-edu.com
To reserve your teen's spot on the ship, send an email to:
fieldtrips@sw-home-edu.com
HSLDA Summer Teen Camps
HSLDA--Register Now for PHC Summer Teen Camps
Greetings from Patrick Henry College,
Teen Camps is excited to announce another great year of summer
programs. From strategic intelligence to music and literature, our
camps offer exciting opportunities for young people to grow
spiritually and academically. PHC summer camps are a great chance for
youths to enjoy their summer and learn more about college life.
Registration opens through our website Monday, February 18, so stay
posted. Below is a listing of this year's camps for your convenience.
Please visit our website at www.phc.edu/teencamps for more
information.
Strategic Intelligence, June 8-14, $625
Music Camp, June 15-21, $625
College Prep, June 15-21, $525
Moot Court, June 22-28, $525
Drama Camp, June 22-28, $525
Debate, July 6-19, $1050
Roots of Leadership, July 6-12, $525
Worldviews in Literature, July 13-19, $525
Strategic Intelligence, July 20-26, $626
All registrations received before April 15 qualify to receive a $50
early registration discount (only applicable if the cost is paid in
full at the time of registration). HSLDA members enjoy an additional
$20 discount upon receipt of a valid HSLDA membership number. Please
contact TeenCamps@phc.edu with any questions or concerns. We are
excited to see what God will do this summer and look forward to your
participation.
Sincerely,
Timothy Snyder
Executive Director
Teen Leadership Camps 2008
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of:
Home School Legal Defense Association
P.O. Box 3000
Purcellville, Virginia 20134
Phone: (540) 338-5600
Fax: (540) 338-2733
Email: info@hslda.org
Web: http://www.hslda.org
Greetings from Patrick Henry College,
Teen Camps is excited to announce another great year of summer
programs. From strategic intelligence to music and literature, our
camps offer exciting opportunities for young people to grow
spiritually and academically. PHC summer camps are a great chance for
youths to enjoy their summer and learn more about college life.
Registration opens through our website Monday, February 18, so stay
posted. Below is a listing of this year's camps for your convenience.
Please visit our website at www.phc.edu/teencamps for more
information.
Strategic Intelligence, June 8-14, $625
Music Camp, June 15-21, $625
College Prep, June 15-21, $525
Moot Court, June 22-28, $525
Drama Camp, June 22-28, $525
Debate, July 6-19, $1050
Roots of Leadership, July 6-12, $525
Worldviews in Literature, July 13-19, $525
Strategic Intelligence, July 20-26, $626
All registrations received before April 15 qualify to receive a $50
early registration discount (only applicable if the cost is paid in
full at the time of registration). HSLDA members enjoy an additional
$20 discount upon receipt of a valid HSLDA membership number. Please
contact TeenCamps@phc.edu with any questions or concerns. We are
excited to see what God will do this summer and look forward to your
participation.
Sincerely,
Timothy Snyder
Executive Director
Teen Leadership Camps 2008
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of:
Home School Legal Defense Association
P.O. Box 3000
Purcellville, Virginia 20134
Phone: (540) 338-5600
Fax: (540) 338-2733
Email: info@hslda.org
Web: http://www.hslda.org
Resource: Leadership opportunity for teens
I'm sorry to keep posting about the Disneyland trip - but this new
class was just added today and it's an excellent opportunity for
teens to learn leadership skills (and have a super great time!) Last
post - I promise :)
Leadership Classes for Teens at Disneyland!
Who better to teach Leadership and the Pursuit of Excellence than
Disneyland?
Southwest Home Educators Association is among the first to have
exclusive permission from Disneyland to announce the newest Youth in
Education Series class!! This class is so new, it's not even listed
on Disneyland's website yet. It is being included in our Not Back
to School Days field trip on September 15-17, 2008. As part of a
package price of just $109 per person – the student may choose up to
two of the five YES experiences – Physics-Motion; Physics-Energy;
Animation; California History; and now Leadership in Action. The
price also includes a 3-day park hopper pass (you cannot buy these
at the gate – a 3-day park hopper normally runs about $185).
This is a three hour leadership experience through Disneyland Park
where students (ages 12 to 17 only for the leadership class)
discover Walt Disney's "secret of making dreams come true." Students
will be challenged to dwell in the possibilities, have the courage
to step out of their comfort zone and understand the importance of
diversity. Throughout this program students will also learn how to
work together through a team building experience, become confident
in how to accomplish their goals and be motivated to achieve the
impossible."
To place your order and find out more information about this
exciting opportunity, please visit our website at:
http://www.southwest-home-education.com
Dianne McLean
Director, Southwest Home Educators Association
NOTE: If you have already purchased tickets for a different YES
class, and want to change one of your classes to the Leadership
class, email us and we will gladly take care of this for you.
fieldtrips@sw-home-edu.com
class was just added today and it's an excellent opportunity for
teens to learn leadership skills (and have a super great time!) Last
post - I promise :)
Leadership Classes for Teens at Disneyland!
Who better to teach Leadership and the Pursuit of Excellence than
Disneyland?
Southwest Home Educators Association is among the first to have
exclusive permission from Disneyland to announce the newest Youth in
Education Series class!! This class is so new, it's not even listed
on Disneyland's website yet. It is being included in our Not Back
to School Days field trip on September 15-17, 2008. As part of a
package price of just $109 per person – the student may choose up to
two of the five YES experiences – Physics-Motion; Physics-Energy;
Animation; California History; and now Leadership in Action. The
price also includes a 3-day park hopper pass (you cannot buy these
at the gate – a 3-day park hopper normally runs about $185).
This is a three hour leadership experience through Disneyland Park
where students (ages 12 to 17 only for the leadership class)
discover Walt Disney's "secret of making dreams come true." Students
will be challenged to dwell in the possibilities, have the courage
to step out of their comfort zone and understand the importance of
diversity. Throughout this program students will also learn how to
work together through a team building experience, become confident
in how to accomplish their goals and be motivated to achieve the
impossible."
To place your order and find out more information about this
exciting opportunity, please visit our website at:
http://www.southwest-home-education.com
Dianne McLean
Director, Southwest Home Educators Association
NOTE: If you have already purchased tickets for a different YES
class, and want to change one of your classes to the Leadership
class, email us and we will gladly take care of this for you.
fieldtrips@sw-home-edu.com
Los Alamos: Cafe Scientifique February Meetings for High Schoolers
There is a PDF attached for this email.--Tabbi
Dear Cafe Scientifique supporters,
I would appreciate it if you shared this information with your teens or
others who work with teens in Los Alamos. We had an awesome program in
January with 90 teens in attendance and are hoping for a repeat. Note that
we are making a special effort to recruit 8th graders to this meeting.
February 20 7PM Bradbury Science Museum
The Cafe Scientifique Youth Leadership Team from Los Alamos High
School is hosting its February Cafe with Dr. Joyce Guzik who will speak on
"What if the Sun stopped shining". This new free program is being offered
Wednesday, February 20 at the Bradbury Science Museum beginning at 7:00
p.m. Cafe Scientifique is a program geared for high school students on
topics that are of interest to them. Dr. Guzik will speak for 20 minutes
and students will then be encouraged to engage in civil discourse and
discuss what would life be like if the Earth cooled by 2-3o C as it did in
the Little Ice Age.
February 28 7PM UNM-LA Bldg 2 Lecture Hall
The Cafe Scientifique Youth Leadership Team will host a discussion
and debate about proposals to geoengineer the climate to slow or reverse
the present trend in warming. International committees have been
discussing ideas such as seeding the atmosphere with material that can
reflect the sun s energy back into space, rather than trap it as
greenhouse gasses do. Some short readings on the discussion and debate
topic will be provided on the website after February 20.
The Youth Leadership Team would like to emphasize that the Cafes are
designed so that they are of interest to all high school students.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Food and drink is provided, and students
are eligible to win door prizes. For further information, please log onto
www.cafenm.org or contact Michelle Hall at 663-5365, hall@scieds.com.
I have also attached a flyer if you have an opportunity to post it.
Thanks,
Michelle
Dear Cafe Scientifique supporters,
I would appreciate it if you shared this information with your teens or
others who work with teens in Los Alamos. We had an awesome program in
January with 90 teens in attendance and are hoping for a repeat. Note that
we are making a special effort to recruit 8th graders to this meeting.
February 20 7PM Bradbury Science Museum
The Cafe Scientifique Youth Leadership Team from Los Alamos High
School is hosting its February Cafe with Dr. Joyce Guzik who will speak on
"What if the Sun stopped shining". This new free program is being offered
Wednesday, February 20 at the Bradbury Science Museum beginning at 7:00
p.m. Cafe Scientifique is a program geared for high school students on
topics that are of interest to them. Dr. Guzik will speak for 20 minutes
and students will then be encouraged to engage in civil discourse and
discuss what would life be like if the Earth cooled by 2-3o C as it did in
the Little Ice Age.
February 28 7PM UNM-LA Bldg 2 Lecture Hall
The Cafe Scientifique Youth Leadership Team will host a discussion
and debate about proposals to geoengineer the climate to slow or reverse
the present trend in warming. International committees have been
discussing ideas such as seeding the atmosphere with material that can
reflect the sun s energy back into space, rather than trap it as
greenhouse gasses do. Some short readings on the discussion and debate
topic will be provided on the website after February 20.
The Youth Leadership Team would like to emphasize that the Cafes are
designed so that they are of interest to all high school students.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Food and drink is provided, and students
are eligible to win door prizes. For further information, please log onto
www.cafenm.org or contact Michelle Hall at 663-5365, hall@scieds.com.
I have also attached a flyer if you have an opportunity to post it.
Thanks,
Michelle
Albuquerque: Summer programs @ UNM
Dear Tabitha,
Below is a link to summer programs for youth ages 6-16 at UNM this summer including day camps, cooking, photography and more....
http://dce.unm.edu/PEP/Youth/?menu_item_ID=439
Registration is open and can be handled by phone (277-0077) or online at www.dce.unm.edu.
Feel free to contact me at 277-0698 for additional info!
Naomi
Naomi Sandweiss
Youth Supervisor
UNM Continuing Education
1634 University Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-0698
Below is a link to summer programs for youth ages 6-16 at UNM this summer including day camps, cooking, photography and more....
http://dce.unm.edu/PEP/Youth/?menu_item_ID=439
Registration is open and can be handled by phone (277-0077) or online at www.dce.unm.edu.
Feel free to contact me at 277-0698 for additional info!
Naomi
Naomi Sandweiss
Youth Supervisor
UNM Continuing Education
1634 University Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-0698
The Math Circle founders speaking in Santa Fe
WHAT : Lecture: "Was Space Made for Feeding Mathematical Invention?"
WHERE: Great Hall, Peterson Student Center, St. John's College
WHEN : Friday, February 22, 8 p.m.
WHO : Bob and Ellen Kaplan, The Math Circle, Harvard University
COST : This event is free of charge and open to the public.
DESCRIPTION:
The Kaplans will talk about the radical idea behind their Math Circle, while illustrating this idea by holding a Math Circle session with the audience. The Kaplans are holding a Math Circle Teacher Training Institute this summer at Notre Dame, in order to train people from across the country – and abroad – in their approach.
What is the Math Circle?
The Math Circle is a program of courses founded in 1994 by Bob and Ellen Kaplan of Harvard University, designed for students who enjoy math and want the added challenge of exciting topics that are normally outside the school curriculum. Math Circle teachers are experienced, committed, and enthusiastic, and its classes encourage a free discussion of ideas. While the courses are mathematically rigorous, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.
History of The Math Circle
Disturbed by the poor quality and low level of math education in the country, Bob and Ellen Kaplan, along with their colleague Tomás Guillermo, began The Math Circle at Harvard in September 1994. The first semester (ten sessions) saw 29 students; they now enroll over 200 students, ranging in ages from 5 to 17, and the courses they have taught in the intervening years are many and varied:
For 5-7 year olds, topics include: Sequences and Series, the Euclidean Algorithm, Prime Numbers, Iteration, and Parity
For 7-9 or 9-11 year olds, topics include: Cantorian Set Theory, Fractions and Decimals, Eulerian and Hamiltonian Circuits, Polygon Construction, Complex Numbers, Concurrency, and Weird Fractions
For 12-14 year olds, topics include: Polyhedra, Periodic Decimals, Propositional Calculus, The Fibonacci Sequence, Polygon Decomposition, Krasnoselsskii's and Brouwer's Theorem, The Golden Mean, Information Theory, Linear Algebra, and Taxicab Geometry
And for 15-17 year olds, topics include: Projective Geometry, Induction and the Pigeonhole Principle, Proofs and Refutations, Complex Analysis, Knot Theory, Hyperbolic Geometry, Relativity, Fractals and Combinatorial Geometry
The Math Circle teachers are careful to choose topics which are unlikely to be in the school curriculum - they see our role as widening and deepening the river, rather than accelerating its flow between narrow banks. Some courses appear at several levels: one of the glories of math is its constant upward spiral of sophistication. What seems to be the Math Circle Secret is their striving for understanding generated by the students' own conjectures and counterexamples, rather than aiming to cover a certain body of material in a fixed amount of time.
--
Celia Bedelia
Computer Fairy
WHERE: Great Hall, Peterson Student Center, St. John's College
WHEN : Friday, February 22, 8 p.m.
WHO : Bob and Ellen Kaplan, The Math Circle, Harvard University
COST : This event is free of charge and open to the public.
DESCRIPTION:
The Kaplans will talk about the radical idea behind their Math Circle, while illustrating this idea by holding a Math Circle session with the audience. The Kaplans are holding a Math Circle Teacher Training Institute this summer at Notre Dame, in order to train people from across the country – and abroad – in their approach.
What is the Math Circle?
The Math Circle is a program of courses founded in 1994 by Bob and Ellen Kaplan of Harvard University, designed for students who enjoy math and want the added challenge of exciting topics that are normally outside the school curriculum. Math Circle teachers are experienced, committed, and enthusiastic, and its classes encourage a free discussion of ideas. While the courses are mathematically rigorous, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.
History of The Math Circle
Disturbed by the poor quality and low level of math education in the country, Bob and Ellen Kaplan, along with their colleague Tomás Guillermo, began The Math Circle at Harvard in September 1994. The first semester (ten sessions) saw 29 students; they now enroll over 200 students, ranging in ages from 5 to 17, and the courses they have taught in the intervening years are many and varied:
For 5-7 year olds, topics include: Sequences and Series, the Euclidean Algorithm, Prime Numbers, Iteration, and Parity
For 7-9 or 9-11 year olds, topics include: Cantorian Set Theory, Fractions and Decimals, Eulerian and Hamiltonian Circuits, Polygon Construction, Complex Numbers, Concurrency, and Weird Fractions
For 12-14 year olds, topics include: Polyhedra, Periodic Decimals, Propositional Calculus, The Fibonacci Sequence, Polygon Decomposition, Krasnoselsskii's and Brouwer's Theorem, The Golden Mean, Information Theory, Linear Algebra, and Taxicab Geometry
And for 15-17 year olds, topics include: Projective Geometry, Induction and the Pigeonhole Principle, Proofs and Refutations, Complex Analysis, Knot Theory, Hyperbolic Geometry, Relativity, Fractals and Combinatorial Geometry
The Math Circle teachers are careful to choose topics which are unlikely to be in the school curriculum - they see our role as widening and deepening the river, rather than accelerating its flow between narrow banks. Some courses appear at several levels: one of the glories of math is its constant upward spiral of sophistication. What seems to be the Math Circle Secret is their striving for understanding generated by the students' own conjectures and counterexamples, rather than aiming to cover a certain body of material in a fixed amount of time.
--
Celia Bedelia
Computer Fairy
Rio Rancho Residents Only-Poetry Contest
Poetry Contest
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Rio Rancho Public Library is sponsoring a poetry contest for children in grades K through 6th in Rio Rancho. All poems entered will be displayed at the Loma Colorado Main Library. Poems may be submitted to any Rio Rancho Public Library (Loma Colorado Main Library, Esther Bone Memorial Library, or Star Heights Learning Center). Three poems from each grade level will be selected by judges. Those students whose poems are selected will receive a certificate, and an invitation to recite (or read) their poem at a Poetry Reading at the Loma Colorado Public Library.
Rules:
The contest is open to Rio Rancho residents between the ages of 5-12, in grades K-6, including those attending private schools or home-schools.
Please use English as the primary language of the poem; poems may include words in other languages.
Only original works by the student will be accepted.
Only one entry may be submitted by each participant. If more than one entry is received by a participant, all of the poems submitted by that participant will be disqualified.
Entries will become the property of the Library and will not be returned.
No late entries will be accepted.
No entries will be accepted via email.
To enter a poem, please include the following information legibly on the back of the page the poem is written on: Student name, age, grade level, school, parent/guardian name and phone number to contact if selected for the poetry reading.
Entries are due by March 21 to any Rio Rancho Public Library, or via mail to:
Loma Colorado Public Library
Attn: Youth Services, Poetry Contest
755 Loma Colorado Drive NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Poems will be displayed in the library on April 1-11th. Judging will occur after the 11th, and winners will be notified on April 14th. The Poetry Reading will be held at 3pm Wednesday April 16th, 2008.
For further information please contact Loma Colorado Main Library, Youth Services, 891-5013 x3032.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Rio Rancho Public Library is sponsoring a poetry contest for children in grades K through 6th in Rio Rancho. All poems entered will be displayed at the Loma Colorado Main Library. Poems may be submitted to any Rio Rancho Public Library (Loma Colorado Main Library, Esther Bone Memorial Library, or Star Heights Learning Center). Three poems from each grade level will be selected by judges. Those students whose poems are selected will receive a certificate, and an invitation to recite (or read) their poem at a Poetry Reading at the Loma Colorado Public Library.
Rules:
The contest is open to Rio Rancho residents between the ages of 5-12, in grades K-6, including those attending private schools or home-schools.
Please use English as the primary language of the poem; poems may include words in other languages.
Only original works by the student will be accepted.
Only one entry may be submitted by each participant. If more than one entry is received by a participant, all of the poems submitted by that participant will be disqualified.
Entries will become the property of the Library and will not be returned.
No late entries will be accepted.
No entries will be accepted via email.
To enter a poem, please include the following information legibly on the back of the page the poem is written on: Student name, age, grade level, school, parent/guardian name and phone number to contact if selected for the poetry reading.
Entries are due by March 21 to any Rio Rancho Public Library, or via mail to:
Loma Colorado Public Library
Attn: Youth Services, Poetry Contest
755 Loma Colorado Drive NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Poems will be displayed in the library on April 1-11th. Judging will occur after the 11th, and winners will be notified on April 14th. The Poetry Reading will be held at 3pm Wednesday April 16th, 2008.
For further information please contact Loma Colorado Main Library, Youth Services, 891-5013 x3032.
Los Alamos: Guitar Classes @ the YMCA
http://losalamoshomeschool.blogspot.com/2008/02/guitar-classes-at-la-ymca.html
Begining Guitar
Ages 8 and up
12-week session beginning Feb. 26!
No classes during Spring Break week
A basic introduction to playing the guitar. Participants will learn 8 basic chord forms, 5 major scales, how to read music & tab notation, music theory, and rhythm & lead styles. The goal is to learn, have fun, and play songs!
Instructor: Lee Weinland
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, ages 12 & up (LAHS)
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm, ages 8-12 (Barranca School)
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, ages 8-12 (Pinon School)
Fee: $68 for YMCA members; $95 for Program Members
The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St., Los Alamos, NM 87544,
telephone: (505) 662-3100
www.laymca.org
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Intermediate Guitar
Ages 12 & Up. 12-week session begins Feb. 26!
A continuation of Beginning Guitar, participants will explore more complicated melodies and chord forms, dexterity exercises, scales in most keys, etude exercises, blues lead techniques, reading charts for rock & jazz, and learning second level classical music.
Instructor: Lee Weinland
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 26-May 20 (No class Spring Break week)
Fee: $68 for YMCA members; $95 for Program Members
The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St., Los Alamos, NM 87544,
telephone: (505) 662-3100
www.laymca.org
Begining Guitar
Ages 8 and up
12-week session beginning Feb. 26!
No classes during Spring Break week
A basic introduction to playing the guitar. Participants will learn 8 basic chord forms, 5 major scales, how to read music & tab notation, music theory, and rhythm & lead styles. The goal is to learn, have fun, and play songs!
Instructor: Lee Weinland
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, ages 12 & up (LAHS)
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm, ages 8-12 (Barranca School)
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, ages 8-12 (Pinon School)
Fee: $68 for YMCA members; $95 for Program Members
The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St., Los Alamos, NM 87544,
telephone: (505) 662-3100
www.laymca.org
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Intermediate Guitar
Ages 12 & Up. 12-week session begins Feb. 26!
A continuation of Beginning Guitar, participants will explore more complicated melodies and chord forms, dexterity exercises, scales in most keys, etude exercises, blues lead techniques, reading charts for rock & jazz, and learning second level classical music.
Instructor: Lee Weinland
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 26-May 20 (No class Spring Break week)
Fee: $68 for YMCA members; $95 for Program Members
The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St., Los Alamos, NM 87544,
telephone: (505) 662-3100
www.laymca.org
National Parks Jr Ranger Essay Contest
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
First Lady, Director Announce Junior Ranger Contest
First Lady Laura Bush and Director Mary Bomar visited the park on Wednesday, February 7th, to participate in a special event hosted by the National Park Foundation. Joining a group of local fifth-graders from Florida City Elementary, both Bush and Bomar toured a restoration area in the park dubbed the “Hole-in-the-Donut”, an area of roughly 6,600 acres that has been invaded by Brazilian pepper, an exotic invasive species common around south Florida. While there, the students became honorary Junior Rangers and assisted park staff in planting fifteen native trees and shrubs in the area.
Following the event, the First Lady and the Director addressed students, visitors, park staff and invited guests.
“Today we hear that families and children are losing touch with nature and the outdoors,” said Bomar, “but you children are the future stewards of places like the Everglades, Big Cypress Biscayne and all the other special places in America. If you do not care about our parks, who will?”
The event was hosted by the National Park Foundation as a part of their First Bloom project, an initiative that aims to plant the seeds for a stronger conservation ethic, beginning with kids. Foundation President Vin Cipolla was on hand to announce the launch of the 2008 Junior Ranger Essay Contest, which encourages students to consider what they can do to “turn over a new leaf for the environment and help preserve our national parks.” The grand prize winner will travel with his or her family to Everglades National Park on Earth Day to star in an electronic field trip that examines native and invasive species in our national parks.
“In the Everglades, there are hundreds of invasive plants and animals,” said the First Lady. Acknowledging their hard work earlier in the day, Mrs. Bush praised the students for their help in assisting in the restoration of native plant communities in the park. “You’re very lucky to live so close to the Everglades,” she said, “We want to be sure that all American boys and girls get to get outside and breath the fresh air and explore the beauty of our country.”
Director Bomar encouraged the students to go back home and entice their families to come and enjoy the park.
“And I promise,” she quipped, “they won’t have to work as hard as you did today!”
Submission guidelines for the 2008 Junior Ranger Essay, can be found on the National Park Foundation website at: http://www.nationalparks.org/get-involved/essay-contest/
Contact Information
Name: Larry Perez
First Lady, Director Announce Junior Ranger Contest
First Lady Laura Bush and Director Mary Bomar visited the park on Wednesday, February 7th, to participate in a special event hosted by the National Park Foundation. Joining a group of local fifth-graders from Florida City Elementary, both Bush and Bomar toured a restoration area in the park dubbed the “Hole-in-the-Donut”, an area of roughly 6,600 acres that has been invaded by Brazilian pepper, an exotic invasive species common around south Florida. While there, the students became honorary Junior Rangers and assisted park staff in planting fifteen native trees and shrubs in the area.
Following the event, the First Lady and the Director addressed students, visitors, park staff and invited guests.
“Today we hear that families and children are losing touch with nature and the outdoors,” said Bomar, “but you children are the future stewards of places like the Everglades, Big Cypress Biscayne and all the other special places in America. If you do not care about our parks, who will?”
The event was hosted by the National Park Foundation as a part of their First Bloom project, an initiative that aims to plant the seeds for a stronger conservation ethic, beginning with kids. Foundation President Vin Cipolla was on hand to announce the launch of the 2008 Junior Ranger Essay Contest, which encourages students to consider what they can do to “turn over a new leaf for the environment and help preserve our national parks.” The grand prize winner will travel with his or her family to Everglades National Park on Earth Day to star in an electronic field trip that examines native and invasive species in our national parks.
“In the Everglades, there are hundreds of invasive plants and animals,” said the First Lady. Acknowledging their hard work earlier in the day, Mrs. Bush praised the students for their help in assisting in the restoration of native plant communities in the park. “You’re very lucky to live so close to the Everglades,” she said, “We want to be sure that all American boys and girls get to get outside and breath the fresh air and explore the beauty of our country.”
Director Bomar encouraged the students to go back home and entice their families to come and enjoy the park.
“And I promise,” she quipped, “they won’t have to work as hard as you did today!”
Submission guidelines for the 2008 Junior Ranger Essay, can be found on the National Park Foundation website at: http://www.nationalparks.org/get-involved/essay-contest/
Contact Information
Name: Larry Perez
Albuquerque: Cinderella and the Glass Slipper -Homeschool Day?
The New Mexico Young Actors (Formerly Nickerson's Young Actors) is
performing a live musical perfomance at the Kimo Theater this april
and have 3 school performances that they are still trying to fill (see
below). They usually have several "sell-out" performances. I do not
know if anyone usually coordinates a "homeschooling day" and it will
surely be a great performance. Please contact Rick Nickerson for details.
NM Young Actors
Rick Nickerson
505-821-8055
performing a live musical perfomance at the Kimo Theater this april
and have 3 school performances that they are still trying to fill (see
below). They usually have several "sell-out" performances. I do not
know if anyone usually coordinates a "homeschooling day" and it will
surely be a great performance. Please contact Rick Nickerson for details.
NM Young Actors
Rick Nickerson
505-821-8055
Sunday, February 17, 2008
NM HS Community Fair 2008-Volunteers Needed!!!!!!!!!!!
Desperately Seeking Volunteers:
Wanted: Responsible people who will take on tasks some big, some small to help this fair run smoothly. Must be self-motivated, creative, go getters and willing to work as a team for the good of the entire homeschooling community!
We want this to be a great way to showcase who we are and what we do! There are going to be many families attending who are just thinking about homeschooling, as well as politicians and news journalists and remember this is open to the public.
This sounds snarky but please DO NOT volunteer if you think you might possibly flake out. I know there are a lot of kind souls out there who intend well but then find out they took on more than they could handle or just do not want to participate any longer but do not let the organizers know and people get left in the lurch. This is not a judgement on any one person or people but merely an observation of human nature-myself included as I have been there done that but am in the 12-step program of learning how to say NO!
That being said this is going to be a great time and I think I have broken the tasks out so that there will not be too much on any one person. I can not offer you anything for your time except my immense gratitude and the promise that you are paying it forward. I too am a homeschooler with a life outside of this fair and am busy running my kids to events and actually spending time with my family and that is why with the fair getting larger every year I really need your help!
I do not have a budget so I figure if we split up the cost between these tasks then no one will be out too much money. So you have to be creative and good with doing a lot with a little, LOL! We are not non-profit but one day I hope to have this status, until then we have to make do with what is given to us by kind donors.
Here is what I need from you:
Items Needed:
Several Walkie type devices to be able to communicate with volunteers throughout the day.
Reams of paper for brochures to be printed on.
Any items to be able to do some of the creative things needed...will provide an updated list after the volunteers decide what they need.
Creative Individual: This is a dream of mine but it would really help myself and the other volunteers to stand out from the crowd and for people to be able to find us quickly! Shirts (hats?vests?) of the same color with our name and volunteer stenciled on it for the main volunteers. But would at least love to have some sort of name tags on a necklace or clip. Need someone or several someones who are willing to make any or all of these things. I will discuss logos and such with you! Would be great to get someone who can get some of these things donated!
Advertising: Sending out press releases via email and telephone. You will be contacting the various local and statewide newspapers, magazines, TV, etc. and putting the word out to whomever you can think of where those interested in our fair might see it! I already have a list of people I am in contact with or have contacted in the past. I have the information for you ready to go as a press release.
Signage: Making signs to place by the road-side underneath the signs directing people to CNM the day of the event. Need to be able to put them up the evening or morning of and take them down once the event is over. I estimate we are going to need approximately 12 signs. Feel free to be creative and use colors, lettering and graphics large enough to be seen and easily followed for those coming to our event. You will need to provide the materials but I c
Brochures/Handouts: These will be needed the day of the fair in a tri-fold format with basic information on the NM HS Community and the schedule of events, demonstrations, etc. and their times and locations at the fair. We will also have a list of attending vendors. I will provide the information for you and we can talk about your ideas for graphics. There are some graphics that have to be on there such as CNM who is our sponsor. I am willing to help out financially with these but they will need to be done in black and white to cut down on printing costs. Unless you are a creative person who can convince a local printing shop to print some out for us for free and we will put their business name and info on the back!
Organizers the day of the fair: I will need people in each section in the morning and in the afternoon. You will direct people to the check in table inside before they set up and then you will make sure people get set up in time before the fair opens and cleaned up in the afternoon after we close. There will be staff from CNM who will take down the tables and chairs inside I just need to make sure we clean up any trash and that items inside/outside get taken home with their owners.
Section 1: One person needed for AM only. Classroom...get the opening presenter set up and ready to go. CNM is taking care of room set up and any audio/visual needs and runners will help me make sure we contact the right CNM employees if anything happens during the day.
Section 2: One person needed for AM only. 2 Classrooms next to each other. Same as above.
Section 3: Need an AM and PM person. Main conference room. AM Person will make and put labels on tables for each vendors and/or seller. Direct vendors and sellers to their table the morning of and make sure they are set up by the time doors open. PM Person will just make sure items do not get left behind and that people are cleaning up and out by the designated time.
Section 4: Need one main contact person all day!! As well as need 1 extra person in the AM and at least one in the PM. The main contact will organize the demonstrations so that they are on time and where they need to be. You will need to be very organized and comfortable with having to be a little forceful if needed but also a people person and willing to compromise. You will be on your own but you and I will have discussed what I expect/want to happen before the day of the fair. You will need to get everyone to set up and vehicles out so that others can set up and then everyone needs to be out to close the parking lot except to foot traffic when the doors open. You will have at least one assistant in the AM to direct everyone to their spot. You will be given the layout and diagram of where everyone is to be located before the day of the fair. You will need to be available from 6AM-5PM that day. You will just be outside during the day to answer any problems or questions that arise. All outside volunteers will answer to you. I will give you more details after you have volunteered!
Outside AM Person: Work with this person above and help get things set up and moving throughout day. Answer visitors questions!
Outside PM Person: Same as above but also need to get people packed up and vehicles in when it is time to go.
Runners: At least 3/4 people. Needed throughout the day to walk around and make sure things are running smoothly. Check in on the rooms where presentations are being done to make sure that the presenters are completed in time for the next group to come in and set up. Also, need to make sure that aisles and walk-ways are cleared of boxes and/or other materials.
Do you have any ideas or questions? I am sure I have forgotten some things so if you just want to volunteer please by all means send me an email or give me a call and we will find a place for you! I need all the help I can get!
Thanks!
Tabitha Orr,
Homeschool Mom,
Executive Director,
New Mexico Homeschool Community
(505) 792-4110
NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
www.NewMexicoHomeSchoolCommunity.com
For Daily Digests join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newmexicohomeschoolcommunity/
Need a calender of events? Forget or delete an email? It's all on the blog! Search at: http://nmhomeschoolcommunity.blogspot.com/
Wanted: Responsible people who will take on tasks some big, some small to help this fair run smoothly. Must be self-motivated, creative, go getters and willing to work as a team for the good of the entire homeschooling community!
We want this to be a great way to showcase who we are and what we do! There are going to be many families attending who are just thinking about homeschooling, as well as politicians and news journalists and remember this is open to the public.
This sounds snarky but please DO NOT volunteer if you think you might possibly flake out. I know there are a lot of kind souls out there who intend well but then find out they took on more than they could handle or just do not want to participate any longer but do not let the organizers know and people get left in the lurch. This is not a judgement on any one person or people but merely an observation of human nature-myself included as I have been there done that but am in the 12-step program of learning how to say NO!
That being said this is going to be a great time and I think I have broken the tasks out so that there will not be too much on any one person. I can not offer you anything for your time except my immense gratitude and the promise that you are paying it forward. I too am a homeschooler with a life outside of this fair and am busy running my kids to events and actually spending time with my family and that is why with the fair getting larger every year I really need your help!
I do not have a budget so I figure if we split up the cost between these tasks then no one will be out too much money. So you have to be creative and good with doing a lot with a little, LOL! We are not non-profit but one day I hope to have this status, until then we have to make do with what is given to us by kind donors.
Here is what I need from you:
Items Needed:
Several Walkie type devices to be able to communicate with volunteers throughout the day.
Reams of paper for brochures to be printed on.
Any items to be able to do some of the creative things needed...will provide an updated list after the volunteers decide what they need.
Creative Individual: This is a dream of mine but it would really help myself and the other volunteers to stand out from the crowd and for people to be able to find us quickly! Shirts (hats?vests?) of the same color with our name and volunteer stenciled on it for the main volunteers. But would at least love to have some sort of name tags on a necklace or clip. Need someone or several someones who are willing to make any or all of these things. I will discuss logos and such with you! Would be great to get someone who can get some of these things donated!
Advertising: Sending out press releases via email and telephone. You will be contacting the various local and statewide newspapers, magazines, TV, etc. and putting the word out to whomever you can think of where those interested in our fair might see it! I already have a list of people I am in contact with or have contacted in the past. I have the information for you ready to go as a press release.
Signage: Making signs to place by the road-side underneath the signs directing people to CNM the day of the event. Need to be able to put them up the evening or morning of and take them down once the event is over. I estimate we are going to need approximately 12 signs. Feel free to be creative and use colors, lettering and graphics large enough to be seen and easily followed for those coming to our event. You will need to provide the materials but I c
Brochures/Handouts: These will be needed the day of the fair in a tri-fold format with basic information on the NM HS Community and the schedule of events, demonstrations, etc. and their times and locations at the fair. We will also have a list of attending vendors. I will provide the information for you and we can talk about your ideas for graphics. There are some graphics that have to be on there such as CNM who is our sponsor. I am willing to help out financially with these but they will need to be done in black and white to cut down on printing costs. Unless you are a creative person who can convince a local printing shop to print some out for us for free and we will put their business name and info on the back!
Organizers the day of the fair: I will need people in each section in the morning and in the afternoon. You will direct people to the check in table inside before they set up and then you will make sure people get set up in time before the fair opens and cleaned up in the afternoon after we close. There will be staff from CNM who will take down the tables and chairs inside I just need to make sure we clean up any trash and that items inside/outside get taken home with their owners.
Section 1: One person needed for AM only. Classroom...get the opening presenter set up and ready to go. CNM is taking care of room set up and any audio/visual needs and runners will help me make sure we contact the right CNM employees if anything happens during the day.
Section 2: One person needed for AM only. 2 Classrooms next to each other. Same as above.
Section 3: Need an AM and PM person. Main conference room. AM Person will make and put labels on tables for each vendors and/or seller. Direct vendors and sellers to their table the morning of and make sure they are set up by the time doors open. PM Person will just make sure items do not get left behind and that people are cleaning up and out by the designated time.
Section 4: Need one main contact person all day!! As well as need 1 extra person in the AM and at least one in the PM. The main contact will organize the demonstrations so that they are on time and where they need to be. You will need to be very organized and comfortable with having to be a little forceful if needed but also a people person and willing to compromise. You will be on your own but you and I will have discussed what I expect/want to happen before the day of the fair. You will need to get everyone to set up and vehicles out so that others can set up and then everyone needs to be out to close the parking lot except to foot traffic when the doors open. You will have at least one assistant in the AM to direct everyone to their spot. You will be given the layout and diagram of where everyone is to be located before the day of the fair. You will need to be available from 6AM-5PM that day. You will just be outside during the day to answer any problems or questions that arise. All outside volunteers will answer to you. I will give you more details after you have volunteered!
Outside AM Person: Work with this person above and help get things set up and moving throughout day. Answer visitors questions!
Outside PM Person: Same as above but also need to get people packed up and vehicles in when it is time to go.
Runners: At least 3/4 people. Needed throughout the day to walk around and make sure things are running smoothly. Check in on the rooms where presentations are being done to make sure that the presenters are completed in time for the next group to come in and set up. Also, need to make sure that aisles and walk-ways are cleared of boxes and/or other materials.
Do you have any ideas or questions? I am sure I have forgotten some things so if you just want to volunteer please by all means send me an email or give me a call and we will find a place for you! I need all the help I can get!
Thanks!
Tabitha Orr,
Homeschool Mom,
Executive Director,
New Mexico Homeschool Community
(505) 792-4110
NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
www.NewMexicoHomeSchoolCommunity.com
For Daily Digests join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newmexicohomeschoolcommunity/
Need a calender of events? Forget or delete an email? It's all on the blog! Search at: http://nmhomeschoolcommunity.blogspot.com/
Updated info for Sellers Registration at NMHS Community Fair 2008
UPDATED INFO: If you are considering having a table at the upcoming fair there are only a couple of spots left INSIDE. Plenty of room outside but those will go quickly also as we have a lot of activities that will be happening outside! Email today and confirm your spot! If you have sent your registration (for sellers) and I have not sent you a confirmation please email me again--I am just swamped and do not want to miss anyone's information!--Tabbi
This is for Book/Curriculum Sellers and Swappers ONLY--The Registration Information for Businesses, Teachers/Tutors, Demonstrators, Book Signings, etc. will be sent out tomorrow.
There are 3 PDFs attached to this Directions, Lodging (for those of you traveling in from other parts of NM) and the Registration form which can be filled out and returned to me via email (either fill out and scan and send, Cut and paste it into the body of an email or type in the info and return it as an attachment.)
Please read this for all the information! This is A LOT of information so please email me with any questions after you have read this email.
Consider carefully this HUGE opportunity for our homeschooling community not only is this going to be advertised throughout the State of New Mexico but the entire Southwestern US as well as nationally!
What: New Mexico Home School Community Fair 2008
When: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time: 9-3 (with the doors being open from 8:30-3:30PM)
Where: Central New Mexico's Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (Directions on MapQuest are incorrect please use attached flyer for directions.)
Remember this is all being sponsored free of charge by Central New Mexico so I can only work within the boundaries of the resources provided.
There are only 15 tables currently available as reserved for sellers. I might have more space inside once I get a final table count from CNM and will go down the list of people as tables open up. All sellers who are not reserved a table inside will be required to have a space outside. We have a large parking lot that will be blocked off and accessible only to foot traffic and will be set up in assigned rows. Those of you who reserve a space outside will be required to bring your own tables and tents. More information on specifics is below.
You MUST check-in BEFORE you set up. Check in will be at the table at the entrance of the main conference room. You will then receive the space number where you will be located.
Everyone must be completely set up by 8:30AM, doors officially open at 9AM.
I will provide email reminders to everyone on my list.
If you must cancel please give me at least 2 weeks notice before the event.
Here is my information in case you need to get in touch with me before or during the event Tabitha Orr, 792-4110 Home, 514-3969 Cell...until the event email is the best way to contact me NMHomeschoolCommunity@gmail.com
If you are coming and sharing home-based businesses that do not have anything to do with homeschooling or education directly please make sure that the educational materials you are swap/selling are the focus of your table and not your business. While I support businesses run by homeschoolers that is not the focus of this particular conference. If you have a business that is educational related please feel free to promote your products as well as the curriculum you are selling. If you ONLY want a table for your educational related business you will be considered a vendor and I will send you the information for vendors and sign you up as a vendor.
I will provide a list of all educational related vendors before the fair so please give me the name of your company you will be promoting and I will advertise that company on our list.
Please come prepared to also talk to the various attendees, very informally as they stop by, about your groups, activities and general experiences as a homeschooler as I am hoping to attract many new and those interested in homeschooling to this event. I welcome all types of groups because families need to see what is out there in order to find their place in our community.
And while this is a homeschooling conference this is not to put down other forms of educational choice or learning. We want to support anyone who wants to be empowered in their child's and family's choice of education!
You are responsible for your own money and neither CNM nor myself are responsible for any issues with any transaction, that is between buyer and seller, we are not to be held liable.
PLEASE NOTE: Children are more than welcome, as this is a family event, but they must be monitored as this event will be opened to the public and childcare or a specific child area WILL NOT be provided.
Please respect CNM who have so graciously allowed us to use their facilities free of charge. Food and drinks are allowed but please snack responsibly and clean up after yourselves! We will have food vendors available!
A word about pricing-in almost all cases you are NOT going to be able to get back what you paid for a book or curriculum-if you do have higher priced merchandise and it does not sell at the fair consider sending me a list and advertising on our large email network with the buyer having to pay shipping or consider selling on one of the many online stores available. At this fair people are going to be looking for a bargain not almost free but a good deal. If you need ideas for prices check online resources and price on average of what you find. You also might want to lower your prices after the lunch hour. Remember freebie boxes are great draws to your tables!
OK on to the information FINALLY:
Inside sellers:
You will receive one table that is 5'x30"
The amount of boxes you can bring into the venue at one time is not to exceed 8 milk crate size boxes. Boxes must be able to fit on top of or under the table comfortably. You will not be able to have boxes located in front of or to the sides of your table.
Set up can begin as early as 7AM or arrangements can be made for the night before and rooms will remain locked until the 6:30AM Saturday. Myself or my other volunteers will not be responsible for your materials left at the tables once the doors are unlocked.
Doors to the event will open at 8:30AM with the fair officially starting at 9 and clean up can start at 3PM and the rooms must be cleared of all materials before 4:30PM.
You will NOT have access to a dolly so you must provide your own willing bodies to move heavy items in and out of the building.
Consider sharing a table with another parent if you do not have that much to sell.
If you want to sit next to someone you need to tell me right away so that I can put you on our seating chart as spots will be assigned.
You will have access to electricity.
Outside Sellers:
The advantage of being outside is that if you have more things you want to sell you will have more space available!!! You will also be able to drive right up to where you will be selling to load and unload. You are responsible for setting up and taking down your own materials there will be no access to manpower or dollies unless they are your own.
You must provide a table and tent.
The tent can be no larger than 10'x10'...if you only have a access to a tent that is 12'x12' please let me know immediately and I will accommodate you and put you in an outside spot. No tents larger than 12'x12'!
You can have no more than 2 tables, no longer than 6' long set in an 'L' shape or parallel to each other.
You can have no more than 20 milk crate size boxes of books and materials at your tent at one time.
Set up is as early as 7AM. You will be able to drive your vehicle to your spot after that time but ONLY to drop off and pick up. Please park your vehicle before beginning to set up to allow for others access to their spaces. Vehicles will then be allowed back in at 3:30PM and all materials must be cleared out by 4:30PM.
You are responsible for your children in the morning when there will be vehicles coming in and out of that area. After 8:30AM this area will only be accessible to foot traffic.
You will not have access to electricity.
Consider sharing a booth with another parent that might not have as much to sell. If you want to sit next to a certain person please let me know immediately as spots will be assigned with our seating chart.
These rules above are to be followed and by signing up you are agreeing to these rules. If you have any suggestions or questions please email them to me and they will be taken under consideration.
Tabitha Orr,
Homeschool Mom,
Executive Director,
New Mexico Homeschool Community Updates
NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
For Daily Digests join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newmexicohomeschoolcommunity/
Need a calender of events? Forget or delete an email? It's all on the blog! Search at: http://nmhomeschoolcommunity.blogspot.com/com/
This is for Book/Curriculum Sellers and Swappers ONLY--The Registration Information for Businesses, Teachers/Tutors, Demonstrators, Book Signings, etc. will be sent out tomorrow.
There are 3 PDFs attached to this Directions, Lodging (for those of you traveling in from other parts of NM) and the Registration form which can be filled out and returned to me via email (either fill out and scan and send, Cut and paste it into the body of an email or type in the info and return it as an attachment.)
Please read this for all the information! This is A LOT of information so please email me with any questions after you have read this email.
Consider carefully this HUGE opportunity for our homeschooling community not only is this going to be advertised throughout the State of New Mexico but the entire Southwestern US as well as nationally!
What: New Mexico Home School Community Fair 2008
When: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time: 9-3 (with the doors being open from 8:30-3:30PM)
Where: Central New Mexico's Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (Directions on MapQuest are incorrect please use attached flyer for directions.)
Remember this is all being sponsored free of charge by Central New Mexico so I can only work within the boundaries of the resources provided.
There are only 15 tables currently available as reserved for sellers. I might have more space inside once I get a final table count from CNM and will go down the list of people as tables open up. All sellers who are not reserved a table inside will be required to have a space outside. We have a large parking lot that will be blocked off and accessible only to foot traffic and will be set up in assigned rows. Those of you who reserve a space outside will be required to bring your own tables and tents. More information on specifics is below.
You MUST check-in BEFORE you set up. Check in will be at the table at the entrance of the main conference room. You will then receive the space number where you will be located.
Everyone must be completely set up by 8:30AM, doors officially open at 9AM.
I will provide email reminders to everyone on my list.
If you must cancel please give me at least 2 weeks notice before the event.
Here is my information in case you need to get in touch with me before or during the event Tabitha Orr, 792-4110 Home, 514-3969 Cell...until the event email is the best way to contact me NMHomeschoolCommunity@gmail.com
If you are coming and sharing home-based businesses that do not have anything to do with homeschooling or education directly please make sure that the educational materials you are swap/selling are the focus of your table and not your business. While I support businesses run by homeschoolers that is not the focus of this particular conference. If you have a business that is educational related please feel free to promote your products as well as the curriculum you are selling. If you ONLY want a table for your educational related business you will be considered a vendor and I will send you the information for vendors and sign you up as a vendor.
I will provide a list of all educational related vendors before the fair so please give me the name of your company you will be promoting and I will advertise that company on our list.
Please come prepared to also talk to the various attendees, very informally as they stop by, about your groups, activities and general experiences as a homeschooler as I am hoping to attract many new and those interested in homeschooling to this event. I welcome all types of groups because families need to see what is out there in order to find their place in our community.
And while this is a homeschooling conference this is not to put down other forms of educational choice or learning. We want to support anyone who wants to be empowered in their child's and family's choice of education!
You are responsible for your own money and neither CNM nor myself are responsible for any issues with any transaction, that is between buyer and seller, we are not to be held liable.
PLEASE NOTE: Children are more than welcome, as this is a family event, but they must be monitored as this event will be opened to the public and childcare or a specific child area WILL NOT be provided.
Please respect CNM who have so graciously allowed us to use their facilities free of charge. Food and drinks are allowed but please snack responsibly and clean up after yourselves! We will have food vendors available!
A word about pricing-in almost all cases you are NOT going to be able to get back what you paid for a book or curriculum-if you do have higher priced merchandise and it does not sell at the fair consider sending me a list and advertising on our large email network with the buyer having to pay shipping or consider selling on one of the many online stores available. At this fair people are going to be looking for a bargain not almost free but a good deal. If you need ideas for prices check online resources and price on average of what you find. You also might want to lower your prices after the lunch hour. Remember freebie boxes are great draws to your tables!
OK on to the information FINALLY:
Inside sellers:
You will receive one table that is 5'x30"
The amount of boxes you can bring into the venue at one time is not to exceed 8 milk crate size boxes. Boxes must be able to fit on top of or under the table comfortably. You will not be able to have boxes located in front of or to the sides of your table.
Set up can begin as early as 7AM or arrangements can be made for the night before and rooms will remain locked until the 6:30AM Saturday. Myself or my other volunteers will not be responsible for your materials left at the tables once the doors are unlocked.
Doors to the event will open at 8:30AM with the fair officially starting at 9 and clean up can start at 3PM and the rooms must be cleared of all materials before 4:30PM.
You will NOT have access to a dolly so you must provide your own willing bodies to move heavy items in and out of the building.
Consider sharing a table with another parent if you do not have that much to sell.
If you want to sit next to someone you need to tell me right away so that I can put you on our seating chart as spots will be assigned.
You will have access to electricity.
Outside Sellers:
The advantage of being outside is that if you have more things you want to sell you will have more space available!!! You will also be able to drive right up to where you will be selling to load and unload. You are responsible for setting up and taking down your own materials there will be no access to manpower or dollies unless they are your own.
You must provide a table and tent.
The tent can be no larger than 10'x10'...if you only have a access to a tent that is 12'x12' please let me know immediately and I will accommodate you and put you in an outside spot. No tents larger than 12'x12'!
You can have no more than 2 tables, no longer than 6' long set in an 'L' shape or parallel to each other.
You can have no more than 20 milk crate size boxes of books and materials at your tent at one time.
Set up is as early as 7AM. You will be able to drive your vehicle to your spot after that time but ONLY to drop off and pick up. Please park your vehicle before beginning to set up to allow for others access to their spaces. Vehicles will then be allowed back in at 3:30PM and all materials must be cleared out by 4:30PM.
You are responsible for your children in the morning when there will be vehicles coming in and out of that area. After 8:30AM this area will only be accessible to foot traffic.
You will not have access to electricity.
Consider sharing a booth with another parent that might not have as much to sell. If you want to sit next to a certain person please let me know immediately as spots will be assigned with our seating chart.
These rules above are to be followed and by signing up you are agreeing to these rules. If you have any suggestions or questions please email them to me and they will be taken under consideration.
Tabitha Orr,
Homeschool Mom,
Executive Director,
New Mexico Homeschool Community Updates
NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
For Daily Digests join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newmexicohomeschoolcommunity/
Need a calender of events? Forget or delete an email? It's all on the blog! Search at: http://nmhomeschoolcommunity.blogspot.com/com/
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