Wednesday, May 2, 2007

What are Lapbooks? Notebooking? Come find out more...

New Mexico Home School Community Support Night

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Adults Only! 6:30-8:30PM

Topic this month: Homeschooling with Lapbooking and Notebooking

Lapbooks or Lap books is a term trademarked by Tobin's Lab www.tobinslab.com They are also referred to as shutterbooks, graphic organizers, foldables, presentation books, flap books and project books. Another great example is the Dinah Zike website www.dinah.com

Notebooking is when you collect what you learn within a notebook usually using graphic organizers or other methods in a creative way, such as the ones mentioned above. www.notebooking.com There are also ways to notebook electronically!

Come see examples, learn how to make them and put them together and how to use them within your family's learning environment!

This is a FREE monthly meeting for new and 'old' homeschoolers to come and discuss curriculums, great books, online resources, frustrations, share ideas or projects, provide shoulders to cry on, and just in general be there for the joyful process that is homeschooling. Teachers welcome!
Location: Title Wave Books
1408 Eubank NE in the Princess Jeanne Shopping Center at the corner of Eubank and Constitution http://www.titlewavebooks.com/ 505-294-9495
Shop that evening and get 15% off your purchases using cash, check, charge, excludes trade credit.

RSVP's Required: Tabitha Orr, 792-4110 or NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com


Meet with other members of our growing community,see curriculum, resources and learn about the many ways of homeschooling that others are using! Find something that fits YOUR family! Bring your favorite books and/or curriculums so that we can have a variety. Please put your name in every book you bring to avoid any confusion! Bring paper and pencils as there are always great websites, ideas and books floating around that you will just want to write down! Snacks and drinks are welcome but not required!

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Updated, Curriculum Faire Flyer, Please Forward

New Mexico Homeschool Community Swap/Sale

Curriculum Faire II


Friday, May 25th, 2007


9:00AM-2PM


Taylor Ranch Community Center
http://www.cabq.gov/communitycenters/TaylorRanchCommunityCenter.html

Interested in homeschooling? Looking for fresh books or ideas on a topic? Just want to network? Meet teachers, businesses, local resources or just want something to do on Friday?! Come on in and find good deals and great members of our community and it is FREE to Enter!


15+ Families selling used curriculum & materials; Title Wave Books; University of New Mexico; Central New Mexico; USDA Forest Service-posters & class information; Explora-syllabi of their Fall 2007 Home School Science Club; Girl Scouts of America; Newspapers in Education, Albuquerque Journal; Shiang Ying-Clark-Homeschool parent and math teacher; New Mexico State University's 4-H Program; KNME Ready to Learn; Taylor Ranch Fire Department; Duke City Fencing; Sign2Speak; Kids' Crafts Table and more in the works

You MUST have registered to get a spot and all tables have been spoken for at this time. For questions please contact Tabitha Orr (NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com ) ONLY registered participants will be allowed to swap and sell. Registrants are responsible for their own money and neither the community center nor myself are responsible for any issues with any transaction, that is between the buyer and seller. Should any issues arise neither myself nor the Taylor Ranch Community center are to be held liable.

PLEASE NOTE: Children are allowed but they must be monitored (there are no areas to run around without parents supervision for the younger kids) and can not be let to roam the halls or use the facilities without parents' permission. The policy of children being supervised by parents and all community center rules and regulations must be respected by all participants or you and/or your children may be asked to leave.( Please contact the community center to see what activities they have available for the older kids and what their regulations are for use). There are not many places for the youngest kids but there is a park across the street at Mariposa Park but you must make your own arrangements for this. Updated 5/1/07

Los Ranchos: Growers & Arts/Crafts Markets

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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-05-01 08:25:11
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=832

Los Ranchos Growers’ & Arts/Crafts Markets - 15th Season Opens!

Sat. May 5, 7 - 11 am (NOTE start time)

6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, next to the tennis courts and the fire station.




The Growers' Market kicks off its 15th Anniversary Season this Saturday, May 5, from 7 - 11 am! Watch for updates on events that we have planned during the six month season from May 5 - October 27 including the guest chef series, "Ask the Experts", book signings, WIC information, and special events such as Old Vehicle Day and the two-day, village-wide lavender festival. During the season we have over 115 different local produce, plant, and specialty vendors who participate with an average of 45-60 vendors during the height of the growing season. In addition the Arts/Crafts market has over 20 different artists products from which to choose.



It's Planting TIme! In honor of spring there will be free seeds. Vincents Everlasting will have a good selection of herb plants including various basils, oregano, chives, marjoram and mint. One can also find bedding plants such as tomato, sweet pepper, eggplant, parsley, edible flowers and nasturtiums. Paul Mason will answer your questions regarding heirloom tomatoes and Bruce Goddard will discuss chile plants. Ross' Garden, Corrales Garden Nursery, and Moonlight Gardens will have colorful flower spots and perennials to add to your planting beds.




Spring Greens are tender and are tasty in salads, stir-fries, quiches and pestos!



In addition to our great regular returning vendors, we are pleased to announce that Raven's Pies & Quiches, Pasta Divina (fresh pasta), and Mia/Riza (frozen entrees) will be there to compliment your menu planning.




Listen to the music by Dave Palsce while you stroll among the various booths. Pick up free recipes or a coloring sheet. The new barn will open for tours, and one of the new motorcycles, police pursuit ST1300 Hondas, will be on display.




Market tables will have:

Spinach, chard, kale, arugula, variety of lettuces, sorrel

bunching onions - great for cooking

green onions for salads or cooking

spring garlic - use like green onions

goat cheese and yoghurt

Salmon, beef

fresh pasta, frozen entrees

pies and quiches

Eggs, bread, honey

Bedding plants, seedlings, fresh herbs

burritos & hot coffee, and more!




Arts and Crafters will feature creative and unique gifts including:

Ornaments, pottery, Japanese porcelain flower holders,

bird houses, metal sculpture

knitted and crocheted sweaters and afghans, painted silk scarves

handmade soaps, wood crafts, oil and watercolor paintings

jewelry, cards, dolls, toys and more!

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Mama's Minerals -- One Day Storewide Sale! Save up to 30%

Mama's Minerals, Earthprints and
The New Mexico Bead Society presents
2nd Annual Bead
Crawl
May 5th, 12pm - 5pm
20% off Storewide,
30% off $300 or more,
Plus an extra 10% off all Sale Items !
• Sales/Discounts cannot be combined • These offers are per customer
• Customers may not combine purchases to meet minimum
• Excludes books, equipment, consignment, birthday parties, and gift certificates
Mama's Minerals, Inc.
1100 San Mateo NE at Lomas
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
505-266-8443 / 1-877-WE ROCK U
Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 5pm
www.mamasminerals.com
Earthprints @ La Fonda
100 E. San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-988-1651 / 1-877-WE ROCK U
Mon-Fri 9:30am - 7pm, Sat 9:30am - 7pm, Sun 10am - 6pm
www.earthprints.com

"A Toy School" a play by Elementary students with In Him Homeschoolers

Come see a performance of "A Toy School" performed by elementary age students within the In Him Homeschoolers group located in the East Mountains. The performance will be Friday the 4th of May at 6:30pm. The church is located off of Frost Rd and North 14. The actual address is 43 Frost Rd, Sandia Park.


The play should last 1 hour, and refreshments will be served afterwards.


If you have questions, contact Lisa at fullhousewithsix@aol.com

Albuquerque: ARTS FESTIVAL on JUNE 2nd...EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!

Hello Homeschoolers...ARTS JAM/FESTIVAL
Barbara Besser is organizing an event , including an art showing of work created in classes for homeschoolers...
June 2nd 10-4
1111 Carlisle S.E.
(near Girard)
Activities suitable for all ages...
PLEASE COME.