E-Tree Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008

MOPS Childcare Workers Needed

Brookside Church needs some childcare workers for the MOPS program (meets thursdays) and/or Bible study (meets tuesdays). You can take your kids ( There are homeschool rooms.) with you for free and other details are listed below.

The general time requirements are 8:45-11:45 and it pays $20 a day. MOPS runs mid Sept to first of Dec and mid Jan to first of May. Bible Study is shorter--goes to Nov and then til mid April. MOPS workers can choose to help both groups (every Thurs) or just one group (either 1st/3rd weeks or 2nd/4th). We have opening for monitoring baby rooms (snack, change diapers, play and rock) or teaching a Christian curriculum in a preschool room.

If you are interested or would like some more information please contact Heather Reid at hkreid@hotmail.com or 884- 2444

Nebraska Classical Conversations Information Meetings

Our Omaha "Classical Conversations" community is growing quickly!

Please see the "attached" upcoming information meeting schedule, plan to attend, and tell your friends about this great opportunity!

We are taking registrations for the following programs:

Foundations (K-6th)
Essentials for Language Arts (3rd - 6th)
Challenge A - Jr. High Students
Challenge B - Jr. High Students

If you have questions, please contact Holly Freed @ 884-0437 or hfreedclassicalconversations@yahoo.com

Nebraska Classical Conversations Flyer

Omaha Lightning Basketball Clinic

Omaha Lightning Basketball Clinic
Monday, July 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Trinity Church, 15555 West Dodge Road, Omaha
Boys & Girls, age 6-13
Only $10!

Drills – Dribbling – Passing – Shooting
Clinic will be taught by The Omaha Lightning Varsity Squad!
Come meet the Lightning Basketball Coaches!
Contact: sports@omahalightning.com or www.omahalightning.com or Connie Yates 573-5421

Thank you!
Connie Yates

2008 HEN Summer Conference Workshop Schedule Announced

The workshop schedule for the 2008 HEN Summer Conference has been finalized:

2008 Home Educators Network-Summer Conference

8:30 a.m.-Registration

9:00 a.m.-Keynote-Steve Demme

“The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together”

10:30 a.m.-Exhibit-Resource Hall Opens

11:00 a.m.-Noon—Workshops:

1. “Wise Fathers, Wise Sons”- Steve Demme“

2. “Been There-Done That” – Panel Discussion with Mystery Homeschool Moms Whose Children Have All Graduated

3. “Quality Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget”-Cindy Norton

Noon-1:30 p.m.-Lunch

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.—Workshops

1. “Pride and Expectations” –Steve Demme shares his experience homeschooling a son with Down Syndrome.

2. “Organizational Virtues” – Denise Friesen

3. “When Times Get Tough-Why I Homeschool”-

Tricia Croushorn

2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.—Workshops

1. “Homeschool Graduates Tell Their Stories”-Panel Discussion

2. “New Homeschooler Orientation”-Sharon Miller

3. “Defending The Future of Home School Freedoms in Nebraska”-Jay Hammans Introduces the Nebraska Home Educators Political Action Committee (NEPAC)

3:30 p.m.-Exhibit-Resource Hall Closes

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.-Closing Address-Steve Demme

“The Great Commission & Home Education

For complete information on the conference, visit the HEN Website: www.OmahaHEN.org.

The pre-registration deadline is: July 31, 2008

HEN Conference Schedule

Pizza Hut Book It Coupons

FYI….if you want Pizza Hut Book IT Coupons, please go to this website and enroll your kids. No group enrollment is allowed this year.

Effective February 14, 2008, BOOK IT! enrollment for homeschools with students in grades K-6 will be accepted on an individual basis only.

Who is eligible for the BOOK IT! Program for homeschools?
Any student in grades K-6 (5 years old by September of current school year) that is homeschooled and does not attend any other educational facility.

What are the program dates for 2008-09?
October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009.

When will the 2008-09 materials be shipped to enrolled homeschools?
Materials will arrive by early to mid-September.

http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp

Vala's This Year for Homeschoolers

Vala’s has introduced Homeschooler Days this year! You can pick one or both days to go to Vala’s and receive the field trip discount! Normal rates are $9 or $11, so this is a great deal! You can go as an individual family or with other homeschool friends and there is no group minimum on the homeschooler days. The Vala’s have invited homeschool families to stay all day and evening on these dates (normal school field trips are asked to leave by 3:30pm).

With this new change, you can truly customize your visit to Vala’s to fit your own interests! Five different field trip options will be available. The Pumpkin Harvest Fun Field trip is $6.50 for kids and adults. Kids 2 and under are free. No reservations are required if you choose the Pumpkin Harvest Fun option. If you want to do the Apple Education, Gem Mining, or Pollination Lessons, please call closer to the dates and make a reservation as space in those classrooms are limited. Costs for each field trip option is listed below. Each family will pay Vala’s at the admission barn when they arrive on the day that you participate.

Homeschooler Days:

When: Tuesday, September. 30th and Tuesday, October 7th

Parents and their homeschooled children may take advantage of the school group student rates and stay all day and evening. No reservation is necessary for the Pumpkin Harvest Fun. Apple Education, Gem Mining, and Pollination lessons need to be scheduled prior to your visit. (Call 402-332-4200 to set this up) Simply identify yourself as a Homeshool Family.

All adults are $6.50 and babies under age 2 are free. Includes admission, train ride, pumpkin and activities.

Vala's Field Trip Info

2008 Lightning Volleyball Information

Come and join the 2008 Lightning Volleyball Team

We are committed to train young ladies in Character and Volleyball

Coaches for the 2008 season will be: Kelly Hassler, Carolyn Friesen, Mary Cutler and more if needed - depending on numbers.

Practices: Monday/Wednesday from 1-3:30 pm

Season: August 11th through the 1st week in November - Short and Sweet!

Practices begin: Aug. 11th for JV and Varsity (8th - 12th)
Aug. 20th for PAL League(6th-7th graders)
Fees: $175 for PAL League
$200 for JV and Varsity.

ALL FEES CAN BE FUND RAISED.

Half of your fees are due at the parent meeting.

Parent meeting

July 21th , 7 pm at Glad Tidings Church 7515 Hickory, Omaha, NE

Please bring players

For more information call:

Kelly Hassler at (712)366-0101 or

Kelly_hassler@hotmail.com

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

Homeschool Speech Club

Our homeschool Toastmasters Club will begin its 9th year!

“The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.”

Who: 9-12th grade

When: every other Wednesday beginning Sept. 10

9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Where: Christ Community Church

Must be registered to participate. Enrollment limited to 30 students. Nominal fee involved.

For more information or to register, contact Karen Sumpter at wksumpter@cox.net

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