RE: (HSG) Harry & David field trip on 10/3

If you have signed up for the Harry & David field trip on Monday, October 3rd, please check your email inbox for Important Information!!! We have several families that expressed interest in going, but have not called in to reserve their spot! If these are not confirmed by Friday, we will open up space to other interested families.

Thank you!

♥Tika Weeks

hsgathering@gmail.com

http://www.thehsgathering.blogspot.com/

HSG FIELD TRIP: "Behind the Scenes" tour of Tinseltown & A Dolphin's Tale (in 2D).

The HS Gathering ~Southern Oregon


Wear BLUE to tomorrow's viewing of Dolphin Tale so we can identify your family as part of our HSG homeschool group! Prizes to be given away to those who arrive early:)



HSG FIELD TRIP: "Behind the Scenes" tour of Tinseltown & A Dolphin's Tale (in 2D).

Tue, Sept 27

10:30am, tour starts at 10:45am, showtime 11:10am

... $5.25/person

For a great review of this movie and for additional resources (including FREE CURRICULUM) visit http://www.homeschoolmovieclub.com/dvd-reviews/dolphin-tale.

Please RSVP to hsgathering@gmail.com and SPREAD THE WORD! We have no limit on attendees, at least until the theater is full:)

Christian Music Skate Night at Roller Odyssey 10/6

Time Thursday, October 6 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Location Roller Odyssey
2425 S. Pacific Highway
Medford, Oregon

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RSVP to Connie Ivey connie@thebowrange.com

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More Info Christian Music Night
First Thursday of the Month
Thursdays Oct 6, Nov 3, & Dec 1
6:30-8:30
Admission $6.00
Includes Quad Skate Rental
Inline Rental $2.25

Can call for a group rate. Please RSVP to be included. 30 plus people gets us a $3 discount. Then it is only $3 for our families to skate together!

http://rollerodyssey.com/fall2011schedule.html

Final "Dolphin Tale" Giveaway!

Final "Dolphin Tale" Giveaway!

Enter your email address to 'Follow By Email' to be entered to win (youth size tshirts, bookmarks, posters, postcards, beachballs). Already follow our website? Leave a comment below! Lots of prizes! Winners announced Sunday night at 9pm:)

"Dolphin Tale" sneak peek & Thursday Giveaway!

Visit the website for "Dolphin Tale" to get a sneak peek at the movie.
http://dolphintalemovie.warnerbros.com/index.html#/videos

Then join the HSG group at 10:45am on Tuesday, Sept 27th to tour Tinseltown and watch "Dolphin Tale".
Wear BLUE so we know you're with the homeschool crowd:)

Thursday's Giveaway Win a "Dolphin Tale" YOUTH SIZE TSHIRT, POSTER or BOOKMARK! Five (5) winner will be randomly picked from each qualified entry. You only need one entry to win, but you can get as many as 4 entries by doing the following~


To Enter through our HSGathering website:

1) Sign up to follow HSG and receive notice of new posts ("Follow By Email" on the right hand side>>>)
2) Leave a COMMENT below telling us what you like most about homeschooling.

OR to Enter via Facebook:

3) "Like" the HS Gathering page on Facebook www.facebook.com/hsgathering and write a note telling us what you like most about homeschooling.
4) "Share" the HS Gathering page on your Facebook wall (Click the "Share" link on the left hand side of the page, below Page Owner).

ENTER BEFORE 8:30pm PST ON THURSDAY, SEPT 22, 2011. WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 9PM TONIGHT!

HSG field trip~ Tour Tinseltown theater & watch "Dolphin Tale" 9/27

Come watch the Dolphin Tale movie on Tuesday, Sept 27th!

The HS Gathering has organized a homeschool field trip for a quick tour of Tinseltown and get a look "behind the scenes". Afterward, we will be watching Dolphin Tale (in 2D).

Date: Tuesday, Sept 27th
Tour Time: 10:30am (Showtime 11:10am)
Location: Tinseltown theater, Medford
Cost: Early Matinee Price of $5.25/person

For a great review of this movie and for additional resources (including FREE CURRICULUM created for Homeschool Movie Club by Sherri Seligson, Marine Biologist and author of Apologia's Marine Biology Curriculum) visit http://www.homeschoolmovieclub.com/dvd-reviews/dolphin-tale.

Please RSVP to hsgathering@gmail.com and SPREAD THE WORD! We have no limit on attendees, at least until the theater is full:)

A Dolphin's Tale Giveaways!

Imagine my delight when the UPS man delivered a box of giveaways from Warner Bros & the Homeschool Movie Club for the A Dolphin's Tale movie! :)

The first 5 families to email to me at hsgathering@gmail.com will win a cool prize!

Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone

HSG~ Tinseltown Film & Field Trip 9/27

Come watch A Dolphin's Tale movie on Tuesday, Sept 27th!

The HS Gathering has organized a homeschool field trip for a quick tour of Tinseltown and get a look "behind the scenes". Afterward, we will be watching A Dolphin's Tale (in 2D).

Date: Tuesday, Sept 27th
Tour Time: 10:30am (Showtime 11:10am)
Location: Tinseltown theater, Medford
Cost: Early Matinee Price of $5.25/person

For a great review of this movie and for additional resources (including FREE CURRICULUM created for Homeschool Movie Club by Sherri Seligson, Marine Biologist and author of Apologia's Marine Biology Curriculum) visit http://www.homeschoolmovieclub.com/dvd-reviews/dolphin-tale.

Please RSVP to hsgathering@gmail.com and SPREAD THE WORD! We have no limit on attendees, at least until the theater is full:)

HS Items

I have the following items for sale and thought I'd see if anyone local wants to buy (or trade for) them, before I try ebay~

History:
"The Light and the Glory for Children", $5
"From Sea to Shining Sea for Children", $5
Story of the World: Vol3, Early Modern Times, Activity Book only, $10

Health:
Rod & Staff "Health for the Glory of God", Teacher's Edition, $3
Rod & Staff "Health for the Glory of God", Student Workbook, $2 each (I have 2 copies available)
**above set for $5**

Language Arts:
Sequential Spelling, Level 1 Teacher's Edition, $7
Sequential Spelling, Student Response Book, $5
**above set for $10**

Parent Resources:
The Well-Trained Mind, $10

Please contact me for the condition of these books (almost all of them are "like new").
Thanks,
Tika Weeks
tika_nicole@hotmail.com

HSG~ The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School" 9/19

The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School"
Monday, Sept 19th at 300 Lynwood Ave, Medford

As the new homeschool year begins, I invite you come meet other Medford-area homeschool moms, pray and intercede on behalf of our families and homes. I encourage you to then stay for food and fellowship!

6:00-6:30 Arrivals & Introductions*
6:30-7:00 Praise & Prayer for our Homeschool Endeavors
7:00-9:00 Food & Fellowship

Feel free to extend this invitation to other local homeschoolers, just make sure to RSVP before 9/17 so I know how many to expect!

Blessings to you and yours,
Tika Weeks (541)778-7215
hsgathering@gmail.com
http://www.thehsgathering.blogspot.com/

(*If you are unable to arrive before 6:30, please join us for fellowship anytime after 7pm, so our prayertime can be focused and uninterrupted. Thank you!)

Colonial Dancing

Dancing in colonial times was a social event- a chance to talk to neighbors, to discuss politics or exchange homemaking ideas. New people in town were introduced at a ball. The act of dancing with someone new was a form of welcome and a non-threatening way to get to know someone. It gave young men practice in gentlemanly behavior and provided a safe venue for socializing.

The Liberty Tree Dance group was started 3 1/2 years ago to introduce Colonial dancing to the Rogue Valley. We meet every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at the Evergreen Ballroom. Colonial Dance is great for all ages. No experience is required just a willingness to learn and a sense of humor.
For more information go to http://libertytreedancergroup.webs.com/ or contact Nate Consiglio
at 541-826-9405 or bythesword@embarqmail.com

JCHE Ski School Announcement

JCHE Ski School Announcement:
Registration for Mt. Ashland’s After School Ski School Program opens Friday, November 4, 2011 and closes January 1, 2012. Registration forms are available via email at Siliona97501@yahoo.com, download from http://www.jchenews.org/, or from the yahoo groups page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jchenews/files/  or by calling Leslie at (541) 944-8535 to make special arrangements.

Sign-Up Night: Friday, December 30, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at 3900 South Stage Rd. Medford, OR at the corner of Arnold Lane and S. Stage Rd. During this time, scholarship entries will be on display from which JCHE Board members will select the winner(s) of Ski School Scholarships.
Scholarships: Please contact Leslie Lundgren to get a scholarship application. Students may apply for one of two categories:
1) Financial Need—Completed applications, with a copy of the family’s most recent tax return MUST be submitted no later than Friday, December 23, 2011.
2) Artwork Competition—Completed applications, without any tax forms must be submitted no later than 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011 to enter the competition. Please DO NOT wait until Sign-Up night to enter the competition for a scholarship. Students who did not submit an application by the deadline WILL NOT be allowed to submit their artwork. The student’s artwork must be original and small enough for them to carry. They may submit paintings, poetry, music (bring a CD player), video (bring a portable DVD player), drawings, or a short story. The theme for the Artwork Competition is from Job 37:6, “For He says to the snow, ‘Be on the earth…’ “

The Artwork Competition Scholarship rules have changed, so please read all the information above for this scholarship.

Kid vs. Wild Outdoor School

2011 OUTDOOR SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Kid vs. Wild Outdoor School

What would you do if you were lost in the woods? Would you know how to set up shelter, find
water, build a fire, or find something to eat? Come and learn this and more at Outdoor School!

There will be three classes on Tuesdays, October 11, 18, and 25, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at a
location yet to be finalized. The camping/outdoor part of the Outdoor School will be Thursday

through Saturday, October 27-29th at Union Rogue Baptist Camp between Prospect and Union
Creek. There will be hands-on survival training, and hiking to beautiful places, so bring a camera
and sturdy shoes.

The $45 fee includes the three classes in town, classes and lodging at the Camp, and six meals.
For more information, please contact Leslie at siliona97501@yahoo.com or call 541-944-8535 to
get a registration form for your family.

COST:

Adults & Students (6 years old and older) $45
Child (Ages 2-5) $35
Babies (0-1 year old) FREE
CLASSES ONLY $15/student
Short term (cost per overnight) $20/night
Program Administration Fee, If NOT a JCHE Subsciber $30

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: September 30, 2011

Morning Devotions Conference Call

Dying to SelfIn Scripture Jesus teaches us that the most important commandment is to love Him with our entire being and the second command in importance is to love you neighbor as yourself. As human beings we are incapable of truly loving our neighbors... without dying to our selfish human behaviors.

Each morning for 15 minutes we gather on a conference call with homeschool mom, Gay Ellen Wulff, that will encourage you to focus on God and others rather than yourself. The conference line is 218-862-6420 access code 226706# the call is from 7:00 - 7:15am PST, m-f. (After saying hello, you can mute your line by entering *6)

HSG~The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School"

The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School"
Monday, Sept 19th at 300 Lynwood Ave, Medford

As the new homeschool year begins, I invite you come meet other Medford-area homeschool moms, pray and intercede on behalf of our families and homes. I encourage you to then stay for food and fellowship!

6:00-6:30 Arrivals & Introductions*
6:30-7:00 Praise & Prayer for our Homeschool Endeavors
7:00-9:00 Food & Fellowship

Feel free to extend this invitation to other local homeschoolers, just make sure to RSVP before 9/17 so I know how many to expect!

Blessings to you and yours,
Tika Weeks (541)778-7215
hsgathering@gmail.com
http://www.thehsgathering.blogspot.com/

(*If you are unable to arrive before 6:30, please join us for fellowship anytime after 7pm, so our prayertime can be focused and uninterrupted. Thank you!)

Fencing Classes

IT’S FENCING TIME!

Fall term fencing in Medford begins on Monday,

September 12. We are starting a couple of weeks earlier

this year in response to fencers’ requests. The term

will last for thirteen weeks instead of the normal eleven

(until December 9). The classes and schedule will be

essentially the same as last Winter and Spring. The

foremost differences are greater emphasis on electric

fencing in the saber class, and the afternoon electric

foil class will focus on youth rather than on beginning

electric foil fencers.

Introductory classes will continue to be offered Mondays

and Wednesdays -- 3:30-4:15 p.m. for children and 5:45-

6:45 p.m. for all ages. Unrelated to the extended term,

most class fees will be increased by $10 for the term.

Introductory and saber classes will cost $80 for the

13-week term; standard foil and the youth competitive

foil classes will cost $110 for the term. Fencers receiving

scholarships should expect the scholarship to be

adjusted on a prorated basis.

Contact Steve at (541) 201-0918 or (541) 292-0890.

www.roguefencers.com

HOMESCHOOL KARATE

HOMESCHOOL KARATE

Quantum Martial Arts at 151 W. Linn Rd. Suite C3 in

Eagle Point is a certified United Fighting Arts Federation

school that has been offering Chun Kuk Do Karate classes

for homeschoolers since April, 2010. Grandmaster,

Mr. Chuck Norris, has developed an excellent curriculum

that not only addresses the physical aspect

of martial arts, but also emphasizes personal growth

in self-respect and excellence in achievement. The

instructors are all UFAF certified black belts. The classes

are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:45pm.

The cost is $55 on a month to month basis. Contact Dan

Bluhm at 541-821-4538 for more information.

ART CLASSES BY CALLY BOAZ

ART CLASSES BY CALLY BOAZ

Basic drawing classes on Fridays. Classes will continue

throughout the school year and only a one week commitment

is needed. Class size is limited so please notify

me in advance when your children will be attending.

All materials included for class use.

Starting date: September 9th

Location: Medford Missionary Baptist church

Address: 3900 South Stage Road, Medford

Time: 12:30-2:00 10 & up (*$15.00/a class per child)

2:30-3:30 5 - 9 Yr. olds (*$10.00/a class per child)

Contact Cally Boaz at 541-899-1418 or email

cboaz10@charter.net

ART LESSONS BY CHARITY HUBBARD

ART LESSONS BY CHARITY HUBBARD

Drawing, light to dark values, perspective, color theory

and painting are all taught on a rotational basis with

focused instruction on learning to draw well as a foundation.

Private lessons or spaces in small classes with plenty of

individual instruction are available for ages 10 and up.

Slots are available during the day for home school students

or after school on selected days. Classes are payable

by the month and run approx. $60.00 per month

($15.00 per class based on a 4 or 5 week month). The

first term runs from September through December.

Reserve a spot soon, space is limited. Classes meet in

her home near the Eagle Point Golf Course.

Please contact Charity by phone at (541) 830-5554 or

through her website at: charityhubbard.com

Tutoring Help

TUTORING

If you are interested in getting some extra help on

schoolwork for your child, or want someone else to

homeschool for you, I would be happy to tutor for

you. My name is Linda Lyon and I have over 30 years

of experience as a licensed teacher. I am a Christian

and love teaching. I charge $25 per hour and can work

most anywhere in the Rogue Valley. Please contact me

at 541-951-6806 or tutorlyon@gmail.com

SCHOLASTIC BOOKS

SCHOLASTIC BOOKS

It is Scholastic book time again!! Arika Francis has

catalogs, for ages 2 -18, which you may get from her

in Eagle Point. Or you may order online instead of

ordering through the printed order forms, there are

instructions below. You will need to pick up your

books from her once the order comes in as the full

order is shipped to Arika.

Online Ordering Information: scholastic.com/bookclubs.

Class Activation Code: HHLX6

Now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect books

for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs

Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of

books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send

your orders directly to me online and use your credit

card to pay.

It’s so simple! Here’s how it works:

SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the

parent page, click the “Register” button in the “First

Time Here?” section. Register for your own user

name and password. When prompted, enter the

one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This

unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

SELECT the books you’d like to order -- choose from

thousands of titles -- many more than in our monthly

flyers.

SEND your order to me online by the due date and

your child’s books will be delivered directly to my

home. Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from

the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how

convenient it is to order online? If you have any

questions please call Arika (541-831-6943) or email

(francisfam1017@yahoo.com).

HS Special Needs Support Group

SPECIAL NEEDS

HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP

If you are homeschooling a child with special needs,

you are invited to a support group just for you. We

meet the second Monday of each month September

through May from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Our next meeting

will be at the Professor Mom’s Schoolhouse office

at 1505 Sage Rd. Suite B in Medford on Monday,

September 12th. We will visit around a cup of coffee

or tea, have a time of prayer for one another, and share

our goals, hopes, and dreams for the upcoming school

year. You may join the special needs yahoo group

by visiting the following: http://groups.yahoo.com/

group/special_needs_HS/. You may also contact Leslie

at siliona97501@yahoo.com  for more information.

JCHE HS Rally 9/16

HOMESCHOOL RALLY:

Date: Friday, September 16, 2011 • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Place: Kid Time Discovery Experience at 106 N. Central Ave. Medford

(Notice the new location of Kid Time - in downtown Medford at the old Historical Society

building across from the “Woolworth” building and Central Art Supply)

COST: FREE

Bring your family and enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship, and support with Jackson County Home

Educators. Come see what kind of resources are available to enrich your homeschooling journey, and find

out what kind of activities are possible through cooperation within our homeschool community.

The evening will begin with a short ice breaker, followed by a motivational talk with JCHE Board President,

Don Walker. We hope you will be inspired to strengthen our homeschool community, encourage one

another, and fuel your zeal to educate your children at home.

We will have full use of Kid Time Discovery Experience; a kid friendly place that encourages families to

learn together through play. There are more displays this year, thanks to cooperation with the Jacksonville

Children’s Museum. Enjoy the new location for Kid Time for free and dessert will be provided by JCHE.

To ensure we have enough dessert for everyone attending, please RSVP with Leslie Lundgren via

Facebook, email at: siliona97501@yahoo.com, or call 541-944-8535.

From JCHE

The first meeting will be Sept

20th, 7 PM at West Main Church of Christ, 1701

W. Main St, Medford (cross street Columbus and

up one block from Blackbird store). There will

be a Used Book and Curriculum Exchange and a

time to organize 2 of our activities - display night

and the square dance.

City of Medford

Jennie Finch is coming to Medford September 24-25! Registration is still open for her world class instructional softball camp. For more information visit: http://www.sportsmedford.com/ssp/news?news_id=36.

 

Nerf Night next Saturday at Think Tank Kids

NErf night next saturday from 6 - 8pm. We have new darts and we are now carring the "Dart Tag" dart. AWESOME! Also we have some new games! SUPER FUN! Register ahead of time and recieve $1.00 off per player!

think tank kids online

www.thinktankkidsonline.com

Open Auditions at Studio Roxander

Studio Roxander is holding Open Auditions for its 2nd annual production of The Nutcracker on Saturday, September 17th at noon.

Dancers age 7-21 are welcome to audition.

1221 Court St. in Medford.
541-773-7272

from Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts: Fall Acting Classes

Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts
Fall Acting Classes for Kids, Ages 7 to 11

Move Like An Actor or Telling a Story With Your Body
Saturdays, September 24, 2011 - October 29, 2011
10:30 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Room #284, Central High School on Oakdale in Medford
Tuition: $150
10% discount if registered by 9/9/2011
Instructor: Danielle Pecoff
Maximum: 15 students

In this class you will learn how to use your body to tell a story and convey emotion. Learn new skills through fun theater games and group activities. Participate in such activities as "Humanimals," "Emotion Scatter," and "Human Sculptures." In 90 minutes you will find yourself playing anything and everything from a jaguar, to a baby, to a witch, to a 92-year-old man. Come explore and have a blast.

Danielle Pecoff recent graduate of the Southern Oregon University Theater Arts Department. She has worked as a director/assistant director on seven projects including SOU's production of Icarus. She served as the Assistant Director for OCPA's West Side Story and Oliver musical theater camps. She worked as understudy during OSF's 2010 season as well as taught workshops for their education department. She has performed in over 30 productions.


For more information or to register, visit www.oregonconservatory.org/classes.html

Family Fun! Million Minute Family Challenge

Homeschool Families! This is perfect for you!
This is the first year our family has signed up for the Million Minute Family Challenge and we logged our first 19 minutes (it was a quick game before bedtime!) tonight. Our whole family is looking forward to playing more games together and trying some new ones too. This is a great challenge for families who like to:

• spend time together
• make memories together
• laugh together
• play together

Join the 11th annual Million Minute Family Challenge™!
September 1 - December 31, 2011
Groups join the Million Minute Family challenge because it is an easy, yet effective way to re-energize and give incentive to spending time with family or friends. Board games and card games offer true face-to-face interaction that is disappearing in our daily lives. Playing a game creates a relaxed environment to converse, laugh and really get to know one another, and all of this can be accomplished in as little as 20 minutes.

For more information or to register your family, homeschool group, or ?, go to http://www.millionminute.com/!
♥Tika

HSG- Crater Lake Field Trip, Fri Oct 14th

HSG- Crater Lake Field Trip, Fri Oct 14thA field trip to Crater Lake National Park has been planned for October 14th!
Some of the topics covered include geology, watersheds, and plant and animal adaptations. This ranger-led program is geared for students 4th grade-8th grade, but the Park Ranger Education Coordinator was happy to work with our "multi-age" group to bring all school-aged children*. The older students students will have the opportunity to lead us through a GPS earthcaching segment.

This is a FREE field trip and park admission is waived for our group. We can make arrangements to carpool up there, as/if needed.

To participate, I must have the following information ASAP:
YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME
NAME & AGE OF EACH CHILD
YOUR PHONE NUMBER

*Younger siblings are welcome to join our group, however they must be able to walk with the group (please don't depend on strollers, as the rangers can not guarantee that all areas will be accessible).

We are able to have a maximum of 30 students (including siblings) and must have at least 6 parent-leaders available when we divide into groups. These would be parents without younger children to attend to, so please let me know if that is something you can help with:)

Thank you! This is bound to be a fun and exciting educational opportunity!
Any questions or to register, please contact: Tika Weeks  hsgathering@gmail.com

21 Days of Prayer for Sons begins Tuesday, Sept 6th

Hi there,
I wanted to tell all the mothers-of-sons that I know about this 21 day prayer challenge that's begins on Tuesday. I am leading a group for the duration of the challenge and I would love to have you join us:)
Feel free to read more about it at their website http://www.brookemcglothlin.com/warriorprayers/21-days-of-prayer-for-sons/ and, if you decide to sign up, you can just let me know and I'll add you to my email list for daily encouragement (or let me know to connect with you on Facebook).

Oh, I almost forgot! The eBook that we'll be using to guide us is available now through Tuesday for only $1.99! Just follow the link from the website above:)

Blessings to all of you,
Tika Weeks


21 Days of Prayer for Sons
A challenge for mothers of boys based on the well-loved book Warrior Prayers: Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need it Most.