E-Tree Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008

Debate Meeting for Parents

We will be having a debate parents' informational meeting this Monday, August 18th at 1pm at 3rd St. Plz and Bancroft (north of zoo, take 13th st north, right or east on Bancroft to 3rd St Plz. ) We will be meeting in the Village Green club house, the first building on the right as you turn into the complex. Park in unmarked spots please.

This is to help give additional information and answer questions. We will also be taking registrations for those deciding to join debate this year.

There are 2 options for debate:

Knight Speech and Debate Club will meet on Mondays starting Sept 8 (first class) from 12 noon to 2:30pm at Grace Baptist Church at 2440 S. 10th. On Sept 15th Apologetics will start at 9:30 and Speech at 10:30. For further info contact Bernice Schneider at metzehaf@earthlink.net.

A new debate group in Council Bluffs will be meeting every other Saturday mornings, and possibly Mon evenings on the off weeks. Contact Kelly Wilson at homeschoolmom@gotsky.com.

THE ROSE Theater
School Field Trip Opportunity

The Little Engine that Could – Main Theater
In this well-loved classic featuring songs, dance and dazzling costumes, the Little Engine overcomes seemingly impossible odds to carry a train full of toys over an imposing mountain. This entertaining, inspirational and interactive show offers a valuable lesson for children and adults alike about the power of positive thinking.
Suggested Ages: 4-9
Performance: Thursday, September 11 at 1 p.m.
Reservation deadline: Tuesday, August 26

The Rose Theater (2001 Farnam Street) offers field trip prices for homeschoolers to attend one-hour daytime productions at their theater. This offer includes one free teacher reservation per family for each play attended. Reservation prices for children over the age of two and for extra adults are $4.82/person (4.50 plus 7% sales tax). Children two years old and under are free as long as they are sitting on laps; if they would like their own seats, they need to purchase a seat reservation.

Instructions: Send the name of the play you will be attending as well as the names and ages of those who will be attending each play (including the free teacher) to:

Jennifer Sather
5815 Lake Street
Omaha, NE 68104

Include a check made payable to HEN for the total seats that you require (less the teacher’s seat). Reservation confirmations are available via email only. Please provide your email address if you would like to receive confirmation.

Please call or email Jennifer Sather with any questions at 556-5569 or scottnjennifer@cox.net.

Omaha Sports Academy

Free Trial Class
Monday, August 18th
Wednesday, August 20th
Friday, August 22nd

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer offered all three days!!!

For the free trial classes, you must contact the front desk to inform them of your
intent to participate, and the sport that you wish to participate in on one or more of these days. Call (402) 504 – 1222 to reserve your spot today. Trial classes limited to 25 children per sport.

Omaha Sports Academy
11726 Stonegate Cir
Omaha, NE68164
402-504-1222
www.omahasportacademy.com

Want to check out Cub Scouts?

If you are interested in Cub Scouting I would like to invite you to join us:

Who Is Pack 26?

We are a Cub Scout Pack consisting of Homeschool Families, our motto is:

Pack 26 of the Mid-America Council, will become the premier location where homeschool families can come and enjoy training in scouting activities in a Christian environment that promotes and fosters open communication in a loving and Christian way.

The Purpose of Scouting

Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA'a three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)

The Ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:

Character development Spiritual growth

Good citizenship Sportsmanship and Fitness

Family understanding Respectful Relationships

Personal Achievement Friendly Service

Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts

Why Should We Join Cub Scouts?"

As one Scout leader said, "Scouting teaches your son skills for a lifetime, not just a season."

There are many good organizations that teach teamwork, skills, etc. However, Scouting's strength is a well rounded program affecting every area of a boy's life, delivered in a non-competitive environment and at his own pace.

You can expect to see your son develop skills and attitudes that lead to a well adjusted adult life. As a parent you will enjoy the satisfaction of joining your son in the fun of constructive activities. As the founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell said, "Scouting is fun with a purpose." Please come and Join Us!

Who to contact:

Cubmaster - Brad Simmons – (402) 346-3039 brad.simmons@cox.net

Pack Committee Chair - Donald Perrault - (402) 571 9997 dm4p@netzero.com

Cub Scout Pack 26 group site- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cub_Scout_Pack_26

ORIENTATION NIGHT

LOCATION:

Community Bible Church

9001 ‘Q’ Street

Omaha, NE 68127

(ENTER OFF OF Q)

WHEN:

7:00 PM AUGUST 19th, 2008

WHAT:

This will be a time where we will introduce all families to the Pack and the start of the next season of den meetings. New Scouts will meet there dens, and participate in supervised activities. Parents will receive information about the Pack activities for the next year. This will be the best opportunity to learn about the Pack.

Den meetings will begin on September 2nd.

Brookside MOPS volunteers needed

Brookside MOPS has volunteer opportunities for teens interested in childcare and preschool education to help in classes on a bimonthly or weekly basis for their MOPPETS program. This group meets Thursday mornings. If interested in serving, please contact: Heather Reid
hkreid@hotmail.com or 884 2444.

Classical Conversations Community in Omaha - Registration Deadline

Homeschoolers~

The Omaha "Classical Conversations" community is taking registrations until Friday, August 22, 2008. Please see the attachment for more details concerning registration, location and orientation.

Have a blessed 2008-2009 school year! Click here to view Attachment.

Holly Freed
Foundations Director
Classical Conversations

Homeschool D.A.R.E. for students age 11, 12 or 13

Hello, Homeschoolers!

Officer McClannan is looking forward to teaching another Drug Abuse Resistance Education class for homeschoolers that will begin in September, 2008.

Who may attend D.A.R.E. (what ages)?

You do not need to live in Papillion to attend. Any student who will be age 11, 12 or 13 anytime during the 2008-2009 school year may attend the class.

What is D.A.R.E.?

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program helps students resist pressure to drink, smoke or experiment with drugs by teaching them how to say no. The students will discover for themselves that they don't want to use those substances by learning how various drugs affect their bodies and minds. The students will learn ways to manage stress without turning to drugs, and they will learn the D.A.R.E. decision making model. For more information, visit www.dare.com

About the Instructor:

Officer McClannan, a former youth minister, does an excellent job teaching the class. His teaching will reinforce the positive values that you have been teaching your student at home. If you have not discussed the various types of drug abuse with your student, this will be an excellent lead-in for you. Officer McClannan might assign optional homework that opens dialogue between parents and students. During class Officer McClannan has the students role play the skills they are learning to help them practice what they've been taught.

When, Where, How Much?

The class is offered free of charge. It runs for 12 weeks during the school year, one hour per week. The classes will be taught at the Papillion Police Department. D.A.R.E. rules require one adult representative or teacher to be present each week with the class while D.A.R.E. is being taught. The parents from our previous groups really enjoyed the opportunity to take turns sitting in on one of the classes!

Possible class times, beginning the week of September 15, 2008:

Mondays - 10:00 am or 1:00 pm -or-

Tuesdays - 10:00 am or 1:00 pm

What is expected of the participants?

The students are expected to have a desire to be in class and demonstrate appropriate behavior in class. They should show proper respect for Officer McClannan, as well as their classmates. If there are any problems with behavior in class, Officer McClannan will address the problems using the D.A.R.E. decision making model and the student might be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class hour. If a student persists in having problems in class, he or she may be asked not to return for the remainder of the 12 week session.

Registration information:

If you are interested in having your student attend a D.A.R.E. class, please send the following information to me before September 8th:

Provide the following information:

1. Parent's name and e-mail address.

2. Student's name, date of birth, address, phone number and e-mail address.

3. Any of the "possible class times" that will NOT work for you. I'll schedule a time that works best for the majority.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you! Trisha Johnson

Johnson_28217@msn.com or 597-2944

2008 Legacy Yearbook Pick-Up

You are invited to come and pick up your 2008 Legacy Yearbook on:

Tuesday, August 19th

Between 9:00 a.m. and Noon

4816 S. 174th Ave. – 68135

Phyllis A. Titus

Legacy Homeschool Yearbook

402-895-0817

yearbook@OmahaHEN.org

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