Hello, everyone - I hope you're having a great start to your school year! We started a couple weeks ago, but kind of eased in, taking a few days off here and there. But the (slight) chill in the air and the (few) falling leaves make me thing of pencils and notebooks, so I'm ready to go!
OUR LAST MEETING:
We had a good meeting, Sunday afternoon. We had six moms in attendance, along with two great kids :) Most of the kids who would usually have attended were home sick, including mine, so hopefully they will be able to make it to the next meeting. It was wonderful to meet some new people, and hear some new perspectives, along with catching up with old friends. We spent a little time telling our stories, and amazingly not one of the six of us came to homeschooling quite the same way. We also ran the gamut of curriculum and methods, but everyone was ready to share, and to help. I am so grateful, because that is what this group is for! To help and support others who are on this amazing, exciting, (can I say frighening?) journey.
OUR NEW CLASS:
I would like to invite you (well, your children) to a class about Elections. It will be held at the Millbrook Library starting next Thursday afternoon at 2:30. The class will be once a week, running through the Presidential Election in November. If you are interested, please fill out the Contact Page by Friday, September 7 and I will get the information to you.
OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP FORM:
Lastly, I would encourage you to join our group. Several of you have attended our meetings, and we hope to see more of you in the future. But we would like to be able to support each other between meetings, too. I've included a page on this blog called HVHE Membership. It is a form to fill out if you would like to be part of our group. The information you submit on the form will not be published on this blog, as it is public and we respect your privacy. However, I will compile everyone's information into a single document and e-mail it to those who wish to be members. That way, we will all be able to contact each other for support, or maybe just to get together for a day at the park! For anyone who has given us information at a meeting, I ask that you still fill out the form so that I am sure you want your information given to others.
I will make one more request. If you know someone in the area who is interested in homeschooling, please forward them the link to this blog! We want to reach as many people as possible. Thanks a lot - and Happy Schooling! - Robin
Showing posts with label meetings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meetings. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Meeting Rescheduled for September 2!
Hello, all - we're sorry about having to cancel the last meeting, but really didn't think it'd be a good idea to invite a bunch of people with no working bathrooms!
We're happy to report that the toilets are now in good working order - in fact, they are brand new - so we are rescheduling the meeting for Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
We hope you can make it, it is Labor Day weekend, so it might be hard, but as many of you as are able, come on out for some meet-and-greet-and-get-to-know-you's.
We welcome homeschooling Moms and Dads, and people who are thinking about it, have family members doing it, or just want some information!
We'd like to be able to support each other. If there is anything in particular that you're wondering about, feel free to leave a comment here and we'll try to answer your question! Most of all, we want to give you and your kids a community to belong to. It can be scary to pull your kids out of school. You, and they, might wonder how they'll make friends, and you might even wonder the same thing for yourself! Well, the good thing is that homeschoolers are a pretty friendly bunch, and we're all interested in having and being friends. So please plan to attend this meeting, or the next, and introduce yourself! We look forward to getting to know you.
We're happy to report that the toilets are now in good working order - in fact, they are brand new - so we are rescheduling the meeting for Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
We hope you can make it, it is Labor Day weekend, so it might be hard, but as many of you as are able, come on out for some meet-and-greet-and-get-to-know-you's.
We welcome homeschooling Moms and Dads, and people who are thinking about it, have family members doing it, or just want some information!
We'd like to be able to support each other. If there is anything in particular that you're wondering about, feel free to leave a comment here and we'll try to answer your question! Most of all, we want to give you and your kids a community to belong to. It can be scary to pull your kids out of school. You, and they, might wonder how they'll make friends, and you might even wonder the same thing for yourself! Well, the good thing is that homeschoolers are a pretty friendly bunch, and we're all interested in having and being friends. So please plan to attend this meeting, or the next, and introduce yourself! We look forward to getting to know you.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
July Meeting Cancelled
I am sorry to report that the meeting we had scheduled for July 29 will have to be cancelled. There is a plumbing issue at the church we meet at, and we didn't think it would be a good idea for everyone to come with no bathroom availability! We will reschedule, probably later in August or in September, and the new meeting time and date will be posted here.
In the meantime, please check back here periodically as I try to share pertinent information as it comes up! And enjoy the rest of your summer.
-Robin
In the meantime, please check back here periodically as I try to share pertinent information as it comes up! And enjoy the rest of your summer.
-Robin
Monday, July 23, 2012
"Lone Ranger" Homeschoolers, Mark Your Calendars! We're Having a Meeting!
Please consider attending our first support meeting! Our informational meeting went well, and we are hoping to build a strong support group of homeschoolers in our area. We welcome everyone, whether you've been homeschooling a long time, a short while, or haven't started yet. Come even if you're just curious about it! Homeschooling is very rewarding for families, but it's easy to feel like you're all alone sometimes. We want to change that. Homeschooling parents and children have a lot to offer each other, and the community, and it can all start here. We don't have to be Lone Rangers any more!
Harlem
Valley Home Educators
Invites all current and interested home
educators to our first support meeting!
We are a local group of parents who are dedicated to sharing information
and support as we strive to provide our children with a quality education at
home.
Childcare will be provided.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Meeting Notes - 6/1/12
Thank you to all who attended our first meeting! It was great getting to know you, and I hope you enjoyed getting to know us a bit. For those who weren't able to attend, I'll give a quick recap.
We introduced ourselves, and talked about how and why we started homeschooling, and how we're doing it now.
Heather gave a great overview of her homeschooling day, including how she home schools using textbooks and workbooks for her six kids. She also spoke of some of the benefits in socialization that home schooling offers.
Robin reviewed some basic regulations we have in New York State, and explained how she uses books like biographies, along with some workbooks, games, notebooking, and lapbooking with her two children. She also spoke about teaching children at the pre-school and elementary levels together.
Shauna spoke about how she has used a Charlotte Mason and Classical approach to teach her three boys, the oldest of which is in college now. She emphasized her job as a facilitator for her boys to reach their individual potential, each of which is different.
Our own Pastor Carter spoke about the difference he sees between home schooling and public schooling in this day and age.
There was time to ask questions, and Heather handed out some "freebies" to those who came.
Some of the children played together in another room, under supervision from some very capable teens, while others stayed with their families in the meeting.
We hope the evening was a blessing to those who came. Those of you who gave us your contact information will be notified of our next meeting, and the meeting info will also be posted here on the blog. We're looking forward to future meetings, field trips, and events for the Harlem Valley Home Educators!
We introduced ourselves, and talked about how and why we started homeschooling, and how we're doing it now.
Heather gave a great overview of her homeschooling day, including how she home schools using textbooks and workbooks for her six kids. She also spoke of some of the benefits in socialization that home schooling offers.
Robin reviewed some basic regulations we have in New York State, and explained how she uses books like biographies, along with some workbooks, games, notebooking, and lapbooking with her two children. She also spoke about teaching children at the pre-school and elementary levels together.
Shauna spoke about how she has used a Charlotte Mason and Classical approach to teach her three boys, the oldest of which is in college now. She emphasized her job as a facilitator for her boys to reach their individual potential, each of which is different.
Our own Pastor Carter spoke about the difference he sees between home schooling and public schooling in this day and age.
There was time to ask questions, and Heather handed out some "freebies" to those who came.
Some of the children played together in another room, under supervision from some very capable teens, while others stayed with their families in the meeting.
We hope the evening was a blessing to those who came. Those of you who gave us your contact information will be notified of our next meeting, and the meeting info will also be posted here on the blog. We're looking forward to future meetings, field trips, and events for the Harlem Valley Home Educators!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Our First Meeting!
Have you
ever thought about Home Schooling, but didn’t know if you could? Come and hear how some families in your area
are making it work. Find out how we
began our home schooling journeys, and what we’ve learned along the way. Learn about New York State
Childcare Available
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