Dying to Self
In 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 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)
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Homeschool Flute Classes: Registration closes Friday, September 2!!!!!!
Registration closes Friday, September 2!!!!!!
Homeschool Flute Classes
1. Beginning Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 2:15-3:30
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Parents welcome as students, too!
Materials: A flute in good working condition (I'm happy to test-play flutes
for you), a portable music stand, instruction book titled Flute 101:
Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and Patricia George
(www.fabulousflutes.com)
2. Intermediate Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Class admission by having completed the Beginning Flute Class or audition
Materials: A flute in good working condition, a portable music stand,
instruction book titled Flute 101: Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and
Patricia George (www.fabulousflutes.com), new book to be ordered by January
Fall Schedule:
First Class: Wednesday, September 7
Last Class for Fall Session: December 14
(11 classes for the fall session)
Recital: December 14 during class time
Payments:
$20/month for September, October & December; $40/month of November (normally
$40/month, but instructor has a busy season filled with travel this fall!)
Instructor:
Rachel Olstad, a homeschooling mother to three, holds bachelor of music
degrees in flute performance and music education and was a beginning band
specialist in the public schools for five years.
Registration:
Please contact Rachel Olstad at 541-535-8479 or rachelolstad@q.com to
register or for more information.
Homeschool Flute Classes
1. Beginning Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 2:15-3:30
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Parents welcome as students, too!
Materials: A flute in good working condition (I'm happy to test-play flutes
for you), a portable music stand, instruction book titled Flute 101:
Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and Patricia George
(www.fabulousflutes
2. Intermediate Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Class admission by having completed the Beginning Flute Class or audition
Materials: A flute in good working condition, a portable music stand,
instruction book titled Flute 101: Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and
Patricia George (www.fabulousflutes
Fall Schedule:
First Class: Wednesday, September 7
Last Class for Fall Session: December 14
(11 classes for the fall session)
Recital: December 14 during class time
Payments:
$20/month for September, October & December; $40/month of November (normally
$40/month, but instructor has a busy season filled with travel this fall!)
Instructor:
Rachel Olstad, a homeschooling mother to three, holds bachelor of music
degrees in flute performance and music education and was a beginning band
specialist in the public schools for five years.
Registration:
Please contact Rachel Olstad at 541-535-8479 or rachelolstad@
register or for more information.
Colonial Dancing
"Just a reminder that we will be dancing at the Evergreen Ballroom this Saturday at 6pm. Hope to see you all there!
--
The Consiglios"
--
The Consiglios"
Sunday, August 28, 2011
from Shoestring Productions: Fall Term
from Shoestring Productions:
Hello again!
Shoestring Productions will be making some changes for the Fall term.
Our last performance made no fiscal profit, therefore there isn't enough money in the account to fund a fall production. If you want more information on the "money matters" just ask Carleen, Laura or Jeannie, we can show you a financial statement. Having no production will save at least $500.00 of expenses. Jeannie is excited to teach more skills and less focus on production for a season.
Instead of a production (play), it has been decided to conduct "Theatre Skills Workshops". These classes conducted by Jeannie and Laura Rogers, are all those fun skits, recitations, improvisations, and games that the students always enjoy and usually ask for more! Theatre skills teach public speaking, cooperation, communication, planning, quick thinking, focus, articulation, trust and confidence. Students will be involved and participating throughout the entire class time. There may some take home assignments to prepare for the presentation night. The presentation night will be a way for students to "show off" their skills learned during the Skills Workshops. Presentation Night will be November 18th dependent on church availability. There will be no tickets or fee to attend, it's FREE. We are planning a raffle the night of the presentations, as a fundraiser for Shoestrings and will also sell refreshments for our usual 25 cents each. If you can donate NEW ITEMS OR SERVICES ( NO USED) please contact Laura Hreha. You will need to house the items or service (tee hee) until Thursday Nov.17th when you can deliver the items to the church. Raffle tickets are 2 for $1.00 or 10 for $4.00 and will sell on presentation night.
Classes begin Thursday, September 8th., 1:30 to 4:30 pm, and end on Thursday, November 17th, with a party and dress rehearsal for Presentation Night on November 18th. (tentatively, we are checking with church availability).
PLACE FOR CLASSES TO BE ANNOUNCED. WE ARE WORKING ON THAT. We will email you as soon as possible.
Tuition is $50.00 per month, (Sept, Oct, Nov.) and can be paid in a lump sum ($150.00). You pay $50.00 per month for your first child and $45.00 per month for each additional child. Tuition can be offset with collecting ads as usual. There will be no $250.00 front row sponsors this fall term,so no live commercials. You still can collect ads for all your tuition or part. You can pick up the forms at the meeting on September 8th. There will be no $55.00 production fee this fall. Parents and students need to attend the first meeting which is conducted during the first hour of our class time on Sept. 8th. Parents need to hear about our changes, ask questions, pick up paperwork, sign up students, and commit to a payment plan. After the first hour, parents can leave or stay and students will stay until 4:30 for Theatre Workshop.
We are looking ahead to the Winter/ Spring term and hoping to have funds for a production. We have plans to use what we have on hand and not buy new products for our spring production. There are still expenses acquired when producing even when new items are not added. Thus, the Winter/Spring term will cost one month's more tuition and a one time production fee of some amount.. $55.00 or less.
Please forward this email to anyone you know who is interested in our program. Participation ages are still 12 years to ??????.
The Importance of Being Earnest and The Significance of Being Father DVDs will be at the meeting for those of you who need to pick them up yet.
Thanks for your understanding, patience and participation.
See you on September 8th.
Laura, Jeannie, Carleen, Lynn.
Hello again!
Shoestring Productions will be making some changes for the Fall term.
Our last performance made no fiscal profit, therefore there isn't enough money in the account to fund a fall production. If you want more information on the "money matters" just ask Carleen, Laura or Jeannie, we can show you a financial statement. Having no production will save at least $500.00 of expenses. Jeannie is excited to teach more skills and less focus on production for a season.
Instead of a production (play), it has been decided to conduct "Theatre Skills Workshops". These classes conducted by Jeannie and Laura Rogers, are all those fun skits, recitations, improvisations, and games that the students always enjoy and usually ask for more! Theatre skills teach public speaking, cooperation, communication, planning, quick thinking, focus, articulation, trust and confidence. Students will be involved and participating throughout the entire class time. There may some take home assignments to prepare for the presentation night. The presentation night will be a way for students to "show off" their skills learned during the Skills Workshops. Presentation Night will be November 18th dependent on church availability. There will be no tickets or fee to attend, it's FREE. We are planning a raffle the night of the presentations, as a fundraiser for Shoestrings and will also sell refreshments for our usual 25 cents each. If you can donate NEW ITEMS OR SERVICES ( NO USED) please contact Laura Hreha. You will need to house the items or service (tee hee) until Thursday Nov.17th when you can deliver the items to the church. Raffle tickets are 2 for $1.00 or 10 for $4.00 and will sell on presentation night.
Classes begin Thursday, September 8th., 1:30 to 4:30 pm, and end on Thursday, November 17th, with a party and dress rehearsal for Presentation Night on November 18th. (tentatively, we are checking with church availability).
PLACE FOR CLASSES TO BE ANNOUNCED. WE ARE WORKING ON THAT. We will email you as soon as possible.
Tuition is $50.00 per month, (Sept, Oct, Nov.) and can be paid in a lump sum ($150.00). You pay $50.00 per month for your first child and $45.00 per month for each additional child. Tuition can be offset with collecting ads as usual. There will be no $250.00 front row sponsors this fall term,so no live commercials. You still can collect ads for all your tuition or part. You can pick up the forms at the meeting on September 8th. There will be no $55.00 production fee this fall. Parents and students need to attend the first meeting which is conducted during the first hour of our class time on Sept. 8th. Parents need to hear about our changes, ask questions, pick up paperwork, sign up students, and commit to a payment plan. After the first hour, parents can leave or stay and students will stay until 4:30 for Theatre Workshop.
We are looking ahead to the Winter/ Spring term and hoping to have funds for a production. We have plans to use what we have on hand and not buy new products for our spring production. There are still expenses acquired when producing even when new items are not added. Thus, the Winter/Spring term will cost one month's more tuition and a one time production fee of some amount.. $55.00 or less.
Please forward this email to anyone you know who is interested in our program. Participation ages are still 12 years to ??????.
The Importance of Being Earnest and The Significance of Being Father DVDs will be at the meeting for those of you who need to pick them up yet.
Thanks for your understanding, patience and participation.
See you on September 8th.
Laura, Jeannie, Carleen, Lynn.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
OFF TOPIC, but may still be relevant for some of you:)
"Are you a mother of boys who often finds herself wanting to waive the white flag in defeat?
Do they drain you, overwhelm you, steal your heart, break your heart and cause you more anxiety than you ever dreamed possible?
Maybe you only have one boy amongst a sea of estrogen and you just can’t figure out how to respond to him in a way that affirms all that is good about his masculinity.
You're not alone.
Last May, over 1300 women and a few dads in SEVEN different countries joined together to pray purposefully and passionately for the hearts of their sons.
21 Days of Prayer for Sons is based on the best-selling eBook Warrior Prayers: Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need it Most (get your copy here http://www.brookemcglothlin.com/warriorprayers/the-ebook/ )
Join us for the fall edition September 6-26, 2011.
http://www.21daysofprayerforsons.com/ "
HS'ers w/grades 4-8th: Crater Lake field trip in-the-making:)
HS'ers w/grades 4-8th: Are you interested in a Sept or early Oct field trip to Crater Lake? We would have the opportunity to spend the day with a park ranger learning about the region and it's unique characteristics. This would be FREE to participation families, including park entrance. Email Tika at hsgathering@gmail.com with your name, child(ren)'s grade(s) and what days of the week work best for you!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
More FREE back-to-(home)school gifts!
from Knowledge Quest:
This full-color e-book, featuring 9 different countries from around the world, is chock full of fascinating information, beautiful photos and fun activities to help you & your children learn more about our amazing world and the people living on it.
http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/dnldmyatw.html
This full-color e-book, featuring 9 different countries from around the world, is chock full of fascinating information, beautiful photos and fun activities to help you & your children learn more about our amazing world and the people living on it.
http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/dnldmyatw.html
Monday, August 22, 2011
FREE from The Old Schoolhouse magazine
Free gift for anyone, just for a few days. My gift to YOU. This is the 10-pack of WANNABE series (vocational ebooks for kids). Normally $35, but for you, it's FREE until Aug 27. Use code FBWANNABE when checking out so that you don't pay a DIME. Happy homeschooling from TOS!
http://www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=334_407_417&products_id=10696
http://www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=334_407_417&products_id=10696
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Homeschool 101 Q&A at Phoenix Library 8/23
Homeschooling 101
Are you a new homeschooler? Considering homeschooling? Don’t know where to begin or if you can do it? This presentation will arm you with the tools and confidence to begin your journey of independent homeschooling. Learn about Oregon Laws regarding homeschooling, types of homeschooling,
learning styles, curriculum options, and local resources. Veteran homeschoolers are welcome to attend and share ideas after presentation.
Homeschooling 101
Tuesday August 23rd
7:00 pm
Phoenix Library
learning styles, curriculum options, and local resources. Veteran homeschoolers are welcome to attend and share ideas after presentation.
Homeschooling 101
Tuesday August 23rd
7:00 pm
Phoenix Library
The objective of the presentation is to help those new to homeschooling learn about Oregon laws, curriculum, learning styles, and resources (local and other).
from Think Tank Kids! (Imagymnation): Air Rockets Workshop Aug 24th
Think Tank Kids! (Imagymnation)
Air Rockets! Wed, August 24 9:30 - 12:00 Cost: $15
Want to build a rocket! No problem! In this workshop kids will build rockets out of paper and then launch them on our custom compressed air launch system. We will be using a curriculum from NASA to further enhance the experience by each student building their own altitude tracker and then students will log their results. This will be the first class in a series of NASA based curriculum classes we are going to offer.
Contact Michelle at mhennes@charter.net to register or visit their website http://www.thinktankkidsonline.com/
Air Rockets! Wed, August 24 9:30 - 12:00 Cost: $15
Want to build a rocket! No problem! In this workshop kids will build rockets out of paper and then launch them on our custom compressed air launch system. We will be using a curriculum from NASA to further enhance the experience by each student building their own altitude tracker and then students will log their results. This will be the first class in a series of NASA based curriculum classes we are going to offer.
Contact Michelle at mhennes@charter.net to register or visit their website http://www.thinktankkidsonline.com/
from JCHE: Home School Rally Sept 16th
Time: Friday, September 16 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Location: Kid Time Discovery Experience
106 N. Central
Medford, OR
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More Info: 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.
HSG~ The August HS Gathering! Family Picnic & Ice Cream Social 8/28
What: HSG Family Picnic and Ice Cream Social
Where: at Holmes Park, on Modoc Ave between Siskiyou Bl and Main St
When: Sun, Aug 28th, 4-7pm
Please bring your picnic basket to feed your family and an ice cream topping to share!
Other things to bring: water, blanket, chairs, bikes, frisbees, and THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Spread the word and be sure to let us know you're coming so we can bring enough ice cream! RSVP to Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com
Thursday, August 18, 2011
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!)
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!)
Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday Freebies & Other Deals for Back to HOMEschool Savings!
Check this list to see if you have any of these items on your back-to-homeschool shopping list!
~Expo Dry Erase Markers, 2 ct.$1.50 $0.50 with Target coupon
$1.00/1 – Expo Item, 2ct or Larger Dry Erase Markers or Cleaner, Target Coupon – (target.com)
~Bic Shimmers Mechanical Pencils, 8 ct $0.90
~PaperMate Eagle Ballpoint Pens 10 ct$0.50 FREE with Target coupon
Also from STAPLES, through Sunday 8/13:
And don't forget about the Teacher Appeciation Days at Jo-ann's this weekend!
- dry erase markers
- mechanical pencils
- ballpoint pens
~Expo Dry Erase Markers, 2 ct.
$1.00/1 – Expo Item, 2ct or Larger Dry Erase Markers or Cleaner, Target Coupon – (target.com)
~Bic Shimmers Mechanical Pencils, 8 ct $0.90
~PaperMate Eagle Ballpoint Pens 10 ct
- labels
- 2 pocket folders
Also from STAPLES, through Sunday 8/13:
 | 50¢ after easy rebate SKU: 122408 Valid 8/7 - 8/13 |
 | FREE after easy rebate SKU: 521171 Valid 8/7 - 8/13 |
 | 25¢ 2/pack SKU: 017144 Valid 8/7 - 8/13 |
 | 1¢ each, with $5 minimum purchase SKU: 430421 Valid 8/7 - 8/13 |
 | 50¢ 2/pack SKU: 781671 Valid 8/7 - 8/13 |
And don't forget about the Teacher Appeciation Days at Jo-ann's this weekend!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
from Staples: Teacher Appreciation Day is Aug 20th!
Join us for a day of celebration to say thanks for all you do.
Don't miss these great perks at your local event.
FREE thank you gift bag*
Great coupon savings
Get a sneak peek at must-have new items for your classroom
Help spread the word. Make sure your fellow teachers know about this event.
*FREE gift bag available for first 100 teachers. While supplies last.
Homeschool Flute Classes with Rachel Olstad
Homeschool Flute Classes
1. Beginning Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 2:15-3:30
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Parents welcome as students, too!
Materials: A flute in good working condition (I'm happy to test-play flutes
for you), a portable music stand, instruction book titled Flute 101:
Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and Patricia George
(www.fabulousflutes.com)
2. Intermediate Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Class admission by having completed the Beginning Flute Class or audition
Materials: A flute in good working condition, a portable music stand,
instruction book titled Flute 101: Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and
Patricia George (www.fabulousflutes.com), new book to be ordered by January
Fall Schedule:
First Class: Wednesday, September 7
Last Class for Fall Session: December 14
(11 classes for the fall session)
Recital: December 14 during class time
Payments:
$20/month for September, October & December; $40/month of November (normally
$40/month, but instructor has a busy season filled with travel this fall!)
Instructor:
Rachel Olstad, a homeschooling mother to three, holds bachelor of music
degrees in flute performance and music education and was a beginning band
specialist in the public schools for five years.
Registration:
Please contact Rachel Olstad at 541-535-8479 or rachelolstad@q.com to
register or for more information.
1. Beginning Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 2:15-3:30
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Parents welcome as students, too!
Materials: A flute in good working condition (I'm happy to test-play flutes
for you), a portable music stand, instruction book titled Flute 101:
Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and Patricia George
(www.fabulousflutes
2. Intermediate Flute Class
Time: Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00
Location: 925 Rebecca Drive, Phoenix
Class admission by having completed the Beginning Flute Class or audition
Materials: A flute in good working condition, a portable music stand,
instruction book titled Flute 101: Mastering the Basics by Phyllis Louke and
Patricia George (www.fabulousflutes
Fall Schedule:
First Class: Wednesday, September 7
Last Class for Fall Session: December 14
(11 classes for the fall session)
Recital: December 14 during class time
Payments:
$20/month for September, October & December; $40/month of November (normally
$40/month, but instructor has a busy season filled with travel this fall!)
Instructor:
Rachel Olstad, a homeschooling mother to three, holds bachelor of music
degrees in flute performance and music education and was a beginning band
specialist in the public schools for five years.
Registration:
Please contact Rachel Olstad at 541-535-8479 or rachelolstad@
register or for more information.
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