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E-Tree Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2008

HEN Boy’s PE Program

If you are interested in registering you son(s) for next year’s HEN Boy’s PE Program, please contact the new coordinator, Tami Bourland, at thebourlands@cox.net or 896-8663.

Classes meet on Tuesday & Thursday beginning the first week after Labor Day and ending the last week of April. Class size is limited and usually fills up quickly. Fee for the entire year is $65 per son.



Volunteer Opportunity this summer

The Homeschool families of Iowa and Nebraska will be volunteering again at the festival.

The Homeschool night is June 26. The Festival is held at the campus of UNO. Your commitment would begin about 530 and you would be free to stay to see the show, King Lear, or to leave after intermission.

Families welcome, but this particular show is heavy-duty stuff and may not be suitable for younger children. Still - it is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works.

Please contact Lori Darby at loria1121@cox.net for further information.




 

STARFISH MINISTRY - WAYS TO HELP!

Our friends, Dave and Robin Laney, a fellow Home School family with three children, have a ministry, “Starfish Ministry” which feeds the hungry downtown every Sunday.

The Bible tells us to “clothe the naked, feed the hungry, take care of the poor,” and they could use our help.

Every Sunday the Laneys and a handful of faithful volunteers are downtown at noon sharp feeding 150-250 people in front of the Library at the Gene Leahy Mall.

They could use some help.

Instead of one person frying up 30 lbs. of hamburger, what if 3 people were to volunteer and fry 10 lbs. each?

They need cooks, servers, conversationalists, donations, money, trash picker-uppers, etc.

This ministry fits in with “Acts of Service” which are required to help our children become not so self-centered/absorbed.

Why not come down once a month and volunteer with the whole family?

There are many needs and many hands make light work, esp. when we are commanded to take care of the needy.

Here is the contact information for the Laneys:

bobberlee@cox.net

www.starfishministry.com

 


Home School Library

The Home School Library will be open this Thursday, May 8th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 29th and Dewey - west side of I480.

The Home School Library will be open all summer. We've always been open all twelve months of the year.

This spring we've added a brand new telescope, updated the magnet kit and added hundreds of easy readers suitable for kindergarten through 4th grade.

You can feel confident that all the books in our library are carefully screened for wholesome content and good values. Soon, all of our video tapes will be converted to DVD's and we're adding over twenty new ones.

Please consider using this wonderful resource for your summer reading program!!

If you have any questions, Tina can be contacted at OmahaHSL@Gmail.com.

 


Homeschool Classes at the Zoo

Hello Homeschool Parents!

Here is the list of classes that extend through July.

Oceans and Water. Over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water. Come explore the amazing world’s that live in the ocean.

PreK-1st Tues., June 10. 9:45 – 10:45.

2nd – 4th Tues., June 10. 11:00 – 12:30.

5th – 7th Tues., June10. 1:30 – 3:00.

PreK-1st Fri., June 27. 9:45 – 10:45.

2nd – 4th Fri., June 27. 11:00 – 12:30.

Wings. Fly on over and learn all about wings and the amazing animals that have them.

PreK-1st Fri., July 11. 9:45 – 10:45.

2nd – 4th Fri., July 11. 11:00 – 12:30.

5th – 7th Fri., July 11. 1:30 – 3:00.

PreK-1st Tues., July 29. 9:45 – 10:45.

2nd – 4th Tues., July 29. 11:00 – 12:30.

These classes are $6.00 per person (which does not include zoo admission). These will be listed in ZooPrints.

To register for any of the classes, just call the education department at (402)738-2092 or register online at www.omahazoo.com.

The PreK – 1st grade require a parent to attend with the child(s). The 2nd – 4th grade and 5th – 7th grade classes do not need a parent to attend with them. If the parent would like to attend then they will have to pay the $6 also.

We look forward to more of these fun exciting topics and enlightening your kids about the wonderful animal world.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Sara at programs@omahazoo.com.

Hope to see you soon!

Sara Veloso

Henry Doorly Zoo

Outreach Coordinator

(402) 738-2092 Ext. 5012

programs@omahazoo.com

 


SEWMATES is offering two Summer Camps for ages 7-12

June 17-20 Tues through Friday 9:00am to 11:30 am
July 22-25 Tues through Friday 9:00am to 11:30 am

Registration to reserve your spot is $20 Nonrefundable but is applied to the cost for the week. $60 due at beginning of the class

Projects are: big foot pillow, back pack, Christmas gifts and ornaments, scrunchies and head bands, I-pod and CD bags, tie blanket, bandana shirt.

All supplies, fabric, sewing machines and notions are provided. You may bring your own sewing machine if it is portable. Class size is limited. Register now!

Classes to be held at Hope Evangelical Free Church at 93rd and Maple
Send registration fee with Name, telephone and address to


Teresa Armbrust
12969 N 264th St
Valley, NE 68064
402, 359-2076 cell 250-6447


Save the World with the Mid American Council and NRD

Anyone ages 14-20


WHAT: Organizational Meeting
(future meetings will feature conservation education and project!)


WHEN: June 13, 2008 10:00 am—12:00 pm
(bring water, wear work clothes...NO OPEN TOE SHOES)


WHERE: Chalco Hills Park
154th and Giles Road, Omaha


HOW MUCH: $20 to join the crew


HOW: call (402) 514-3065, email jcruse@mac-bsa.org

Click here to view flyer


Habitat for Humanity

Organizational Meeting and Summer Sign Up Night

Earn hours of community service this summer, certified by our staff!

Who: Young men and women ages 14-20


When: Thursday, June 5, 6:00 p.m.


Where: Mid-America Council Office
12401 W. Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68164

Habitat for Humanity Flyer


 

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SPECIAL OFFERS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
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Omaha Royals Hit the Books Program, deadline Nov. 14

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2008-09 Support Groups
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