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Classical Education Home Schooling
Have you considered a Classical Christian
Education program for your Junior High age children? Omaha
Community Classical Conversations is currently enrolling
Junior High students for its Challenge A and Challenge B
programs. The first 15-week semester will begin in September.
Classical Conversations enables home school families interested
in using a Christian, classical model of education to partner
with Classical Education tutors. Junior High students study
six challenging subjects over a thirty-week period while
meeting once a week with tutors for six hours.
Classical Conversations offers a variety of services including
comprehensive curriculum for students, weekly assistance
from a tutor as well as activities with other students studying
the same material. Some of the activities include: Mock
Trial, Debate, Science Fairs and more.
These classes will challenge the students and help prepare
them for college. This program is geared to motivate parent
teachers and students to excel both spiritually and academically.
See the attachment for more detailed information about the
Challenge A and Challenge B programs. You can also visit
the Classical Conversations website at www.ClassicalConversations.com.
ClassicalEducationChallengeAB__.doc.
2008ChallengeSCOPE1.pdf
New Homeschool Classes at Henry Doorly Zoo
Here is the list of classes that extend
through October.
Plants. Did you know the zoo keeps endangered
plants as well as animals? Come explore the beautiful plant
life at the zoo.
PreK-1st Tues., Aug. 19. 9:45 – 10:45.
2nd – 4th Tues., Aug. 19. 11:00 – 12:30.
5th – 7th Tues., Aug. 19. 1:30 – 3:00.
Animal Enrichment. Ever wonder why the
cats have toys or why some exhibit trees have holes in them?
Come learn the extra things we do to keep our animals happy.
PreK-1st Fri., Sept. 12. 9:45 – 10:45.
2nd – 4th Fri., Sept. 12. 11:00 – 12:30.
5th – 7th Fri., Sept. 12. 1:30 – 3:00.
Nocturnal Animals. Learn about all the
things that crawl, fly, hop, dig and go bump in the night.
PreK-1st Tues., Oct. 14. 9:45 – 10:45.
2nd – 4th Tues., Oct. 14. 11:00 – 12:30.
5th – 7th Tues., Oct. 14. 1:30 – 3:00.
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
Outreach Coordinator
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 South 10th Street
Omaha, Ne 68107
(402) 738-2092 Ext. 5012
Fax: (402) 738-2071
programs@omahazoo.com
METRO AREA HOMESCHOOL GRADUATION
CLASS OF 2009
Calling all Parents and Seniors who are interested in the
graduation process for the
Class of 2009
An informational meeting to answer your questions is being
offered in August. No commitment required. This meeting
is for parents only. It is your opportunity to decide if
this option is right for your family. Parent with Senior
meeting will be Monday, September 8th.
Monday August 11, 2008 at 7pm
Believers Bible Church
11213 Bel Air Drive
Omaha, NE 68144
Questions? Please contact Tricia Croushorn at 895-1862
or mcroushorn@tconl.com
Announcing the Fall 2008 Semester for Homeschool
Band
Due to family and professional obligations, Mr. Brown is
not teaching Fall 08. Home School Orchestras begin on January
20, 2009
Band rehearsals are MONDAYS,
AUGUST 25 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24
(NO REHEARSAL ON LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 1)
at Grace University, Administration Building,
Room 300, 1311 S. 9th Street, Omaha, NE
Please see details at: http://www.omahahen.org/resources/bandorchfall08.htm
2008-09 Omaha Children's Museum Homeschool Classes
The Omaha Children's Museum has listed their homeschool
classes for the 2008-09 school year. Please see details
at: http://www.omahahen.org/events/ocm%20homeschool.htm.
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. $26 fee for new students (includes manual).
For more information or to register, contact Karen Sumpter
at wksumpter@cox.net
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