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We don't live anywhere near you but, I'd like to know what book(s) you are using.

My son loves History! Wish we lived closer. (^_^)

--- On Mon, 12/7/09, Joe and Jen Pontoriero <xersize2@...> wrote:

From: Joe and Jen Pontoriero <xersize2@...>
Subject: [Illinoishomeschool] Final Call - Young Patriots Club
To: "Many Rivers Unschoolers" <many_rivers_unschoolers@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "will" <wildindigolifelearners@yahoogroups.com>, napervillehomeeducators@yahoogroups.com, home_education_4us@yahoogroups.com, "illinoishomeschool" <illinoishomeschool@yahoogroups.com>, homeschool-illinois@yahoogroups.com, "CAHFT" <cahft@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 1:45 PM

I want to get the final list together and send out the book list before the holidays so please let me know ASAP if you would like to participate.

Jen

Hi! We have openings for our Young Patriots Club for next year. We will continue to be studying the Revolutionary War. It focused on George Washington this fall, however we plan to review what we have learned so far the first day (so new people can be on the same page). Below are the details:

Who: Boys ages 5-8
Date: One Friday per month Feb-May
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm (will include 30-45 minutes of playtime)
Place: My home in Woodridge (Just north of 355/55)- Parents are welcome to stay or drop-off
Cost : $20

Please make sure your child has a desire to participate in this club. One chapter book will need to be read for each class. The class will be based on the book and we will have discussions about the book. These books are intended to be read together as a family.

Please email me directly at xersize2@sbcglobal. net if you would like to participate or have any questions. Thanks!

Jen

#5078

From: Joe and Jen Pontoriero <xersize2@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 7:45 pm
Subject: Final Call - Young Patriots Club

jenpontoriero

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I want to get the final list together and send out the book list before the holidays so please let me know ASAP if you would like to participate.

Jen

Hi! We have openings for our Young Patriots Club for next year. We will continue to be studying the Revolutionary War. It focused on George Washington this fall, however we plan to review what we have learned so far the first day (so new people can be on the same page). Below are the details:

Who: Boys ages 5-8
Date: One Friday per month Feb-May
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm (will include 30-45 minutes of playtime)
Place: My home in Woodridge (Just north of 355/55)- Parents are welcome to stay or drop-off
Cost : $20

Please make sure your child has a desire to participate in this club. One chapter book will need to be read for each class. The class will be based on the book and we will have discussions about the book. These books are intended to be read together as a family.

Please email me directly at xersize2@... if you would like to participate or have any questions. Thanks!

Jen

#5077

From: Michelle Collins <michelletdpa@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 11:51 pm
Subject: Fwd: [NapervilleHomeEducators] Legacy Christian Co-Op Spring Semester

michelletdpa

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: ADAM PETERSON <alpklp@...>
Date: Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Subject: [NapervilleHomeEducators] Legacy Christian Co-Op Spring Semester
To: napervillehomeeducators@yahoogroups.com

�

Legacy Christian Co-Op is now registering for Spring 2010 classes.� Registration is open until Thursday, Dec. 9th.
Legacy meets in Romeoville every Friday from 9:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Classes begin on January 29, 2010.

Classes being offered include:
1st Period 10:05-11:00
Preschool Fun
Art (Ages 7 & Up)
Character Training (Ages 10 & Up)
Heritage Builders 10 Commandments (All ages)

2nd Period 11:05-12:00
Preschool Fun
Gym (ages 6 & Up)
Writing (Must read fluently)

3rd Period 12:35-1:30
Preschool Fun
Character Training (Ages 6-9)
Modern Numismatics Coin Collecting (Ages 6 & up)

Classes cost $10 per child plus material fees.� Please contact us for any questions regarding Full Membership, Facility Fees, or class descriptions.�

�Legacy also offers a Limited Membership ($40 per family per year) that includes service projects and volunteer opportunities, field trips, social events, and Once-a-Month Moms Night Out.

Contacts:
Michelle Collins� � michelletdpa@...
or
Kelly Peterson� � � alpklp@...

MISSION STATEMENT
Legacy Christian Co-op's mission is to bring glory to God while strengthening the home school community by providing support, encouragement and opportunities to homeschooling families while maintaining a high standard of excellence.

#5076

From: "prlegl" <prlegl@...>
Date: Tue Dec 1, 2009 4:16 pm
Subject: Pelican Harbor

prlegl

Online Now

Please come join us for the monthly homeschool swim at Pelican Harbor in
Bolingbrook. The date this month is Dec 2, 2009. It is held the first Wed of the
month, 1-3pm, $6 person swimming, parents watching are free.

Here is the addy. Hope to see you there.


200 Lindsey Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440-5221
(630) 739-1777


Colleen

#5075

From: "Jennifer" <brookerjennifer@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:57 pm
Subject: another homeschool directory site - great resource!

brookerjennifer

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Here's another option you can look into if you are a homeschooler in need of
information on events, coops, materials and/or sign up for groups,sports and
other enrichment classes in the Illinois/Greater Chicago area. The Chicago
Homeschool Expo website has a Homeschool directory that could make your search a
whole lot easier.

http://www.chicagohomeschoolexpo.com/hsdirectory

#5074

From: "Jennifer" <brookerjennifer@...>
Date: Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:48 pm
Subject: NEW CHICAGO HOMESCHOOL Email List

brookerjennifer

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Here's a more specific email list if you are living in the Greater Chicago area!
Please take advantage of this
new e-mail list.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChicagoHSHappenings


This e-mail site is directed to everyone in the greater Chicago area who are
looking for EVENTS of interest to homeschoolers just in this immediate locality.
This is especially helpful if you wish to concentrate your search for and
posting of events to the city of Chicago alone.
If you have information on field trips, classes, concerts, plays, parties,
meetings, lectures, discussion groups, play dates and homeschool group
curriculum/used book sales, please feel free to POST YOUR EVENT  in this
website!

Please note on the subject line where the event is located. In your emails,
indicate as much Who, What, When, Where information as possible and also please
put OPEN
if anyone is welcome. If you are looking for something, the subject must start
with
"LOOKING FOR".

We encourage all groups to post (or re-post) here, no matter how exclusive they
are (or aren't) so that people living in the Chicagoland area who are new to
homeschooling (or just beginning to consider the idea) can quickly find groups
and activities to suit them best.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChicagoHSHappenings

#5073

From: Michelle Collins <michelletdpa@...>
Date: Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:40 am
Subject: Re: Fwd: Girls Basketball Players Needed

michelletdpa

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oops sorry! Practices are at Wabonsee College in Sugar Grove. Games are all over Western Suburbs. You can check out the schedule at the website. �http://www.crossroadscyc.com/�

On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:42 PM, Mindy and Dan Jarocki <JAROCKI9@...> wrote:

�

When you forward things like this to the list, can you please give a general location within the state?

�

Mindy

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Crossroads CYC <crossroadscyc@...>
Date: Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Subject: Girls Basketball Players Needed
To: Lynne Albrecht <albrechtjmj@...>, Larry & Diane Ament <dcament@...>, Vicki Baron <rvbstuff@...>, Owen Beckley <tcbeckley@...>, Dale & Laurie Belinski <yhqxgd5278@...>, Rick Bell <joannembell2000@...>, Diane Beman <jdbeman@...>, Larry and Connie Blaney <blaneylarry@...>, Laura Bloom <pbloomfam@...>, David & Teresa Borter <dtborter@...>, Pat Bowman <bowmans@...>, Jeff & Carol Boyd <cboyd4him@...>, Pete & Sue Brandau <retepeus@...>, Greg & Amy Brown <amybrown97@...>, Jeff Budill <kjbudill@...>, Sheldon & April Burkhart <hartburkapril@...>, Lainna Callentine <lcallentine@...>, Vince Cannon <cannonscrossing@...>, Giuseppe & Christen Cinardi <chriscinardi@...>, Tracy Clark <heavenlyseven2000@...>, Neal and Karen Cleghorn <necklc@...>, Beth Cofer <cofercouple@...>, Lisa Coffey <coffeyhomeschool@...>, Scott & Leslie Coleman <lcoleman0229@...>, Michelle Collins <michelletdpa@...>, Bob Crane <bcrane@...>, K Currie <krcurrie@...>, "Jenn/Katie D'Argento" <ncdargento@...>, Susan Davis <lawesdavis@...>, Stephen & Lisa DeTemple <Steve_and_Lisa@...>, Brent DeVelasco <bnjdev96@...>, Joseph DiCicco <markdicicco@...>, Stephen Dik <searl@...>, Ed Draper <ed6007@...>, Bob Dressel <lorijdressel@...>, Keith & Kate Duff <kate@...>, Ray Epperson <gardengirl71782@...>, Debbie Fenske <dfenske48@...>, David Finnestad <davidfinnestad@...>, Ron & Sue Flex <flexable77@...>, Maria Forth <mariaforth@...>, Mike & Maureen Fox <thefourfoxes@...>, Elizabeth Fuzak <elizb6@...>, Venice Garcia <negvmg@...>, Nancy Guerra <fullhouse@...>, Katie Hand <mhautomation@...>, Laura Hanson <ljjhhanson@...>, Michael Hernandez <mremhern@...>, Donna High <kidshigh7@...>, Cheri Hill <C62Hill@...>, Pam Holguin <PDrydenhol@...>, James & Denise Horn <typesalot22@...>, Gardenia Howe <tworonetg@...>, Vickie Hunt <mvhuntsig@...>, Troy & Jenifer Janssen <ojcjtj@...>, Iris Johnson <injs3boys@...>, Linda Johnson <timlindaj@...>, Camille Johnson <camillenjohnson@...>, Brad Jones <96perry36@...>, Fran & Sheri Klaas <fsklaas@...>, Art Klein <akleinfamily@...>, Gillian Leannah <gleannah@...>, Rick Nielsen <rnielsen@...>, Paul & Debbie Stelter <pdstelter@...>, Tyler & Kelly Temple <keltemple@...>

Dear Home-school Families,

Our numbers are down this year in our girls basketball program.� Currently we are in desperate need of girls in grades 4th-6th to fill out our 5th/6th grade team (we only have 3 girls and would need at least 3 more to complete the team� --� no experience necessary).� We also could use more high school girls and even girls in 7th and 8th grade.� If you know of anyone who may be interested in playing on a home-school basketball team, please get them in contact with us.� I can be reached at Crossroads at (630) 556-3202 or by email.

Thanks,

Doug Pierson
Crossroads CYC

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#5072

From: Mindy and Dan Jarocki <JAROCKI9@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:42 pm
Subject: Re: Fwd: Girls Basketball Players Needed

mjjarocki

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When you forward things like this to the list, can you please give a general location within the state?

Mindy

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Crossroads CYC <crossroadscyc@...>
Date: Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Subject: Girls Basketball Players Needed
To: Lynne Albrecht <albrechtjmj@...>, Larry & Diane Ament <dcament@...>, Vicki Baron <rvbstuff@...>, Owen Beckley <tcbeckley@...>, Dale & Laurie Belinski <yhqxgd5278@...>, Rick Bell <joannembell2000@...>, Diane Beman <jdbeman@...>, Larry and Connie Blaney <blaneylarry@...>, Laura Bloom <pbloomfam@...>, David & Teresa Borter <dtborter@...>, Pat Bowman <bowmans@...>, Jeff & Carol Boyd <cboyd4him@...>, Pete & Sue Brandau <retepeus@...>, Greg & Amy Brown <amybrown97@...>, Jeff Budill <kjbudill@...>, Sheldon & April Burkhart <hartburkapril@...>, Lainna Callentine <lcallentine@...>, Vince Cannon <cannonscrossing@...>, Giuseppe & Christen Cinardi <chriscinardi@...>, Tracy Clark <heavenlyseven2000@...>, Neal and Karen Cleghorn <necklc@...>, Beth Cofer <cofercouple@...>, Lisa Coffey <coffeyhomeschool@...>, Scott & Leslie Coleman <lcoleman0229@...>, Michelle Collins <michelletdpa@...>, Bob Crane <bcrane@...>, K Currie <krcurrie@...>, "Jenn/Katie D'Argento" <ncdargento@...>, Susan Davis <lawesdavis@...>, Stephen & Lisa DeTemple <Steve_and_Lisa@...>, Brent DeVelasco <bnjdev96@...>, Joseph DiCicco <markdicicco@...>, Stephen Dik <searl@...>, Ed Draper <ed6007@...>, Bob Dressel <lorijdressel@...>, Keith & Kate Duff <kate@...>, Ray Epperson <gardengirl71782@...>, Debbie Fenske <dfenske48@...>, David Finnestad <davidfinnestad@...>, Ron & Sue Flex <flexable77@...>, Maria Forth <mariaforth@...>, Mike & Maureen Fox <thefourfoxes@...>, Elizabeth Fuzak <elizb6@...>, Venice Garcia <negvmg@...>, Nancy Guerra <fullhouse@...>, Katie Hand <mhautomation@...>, Laura Hanson <ljjhhanson@...>, Michael Hernandez <mremhern@...>, Donna High <kidshigh7@...>, Cheri Hill <C62Hill@...>, Pam Holguin <PDrydenhol@...>, James & Denise Horn <typesalot22@...>, Gardenia Howe <tworonetg@...>, Vickie Hunt <mvhuntsig@...>, Troy & Jenifer Janssen <ojcjtj@...>, Iris Johnson <injs3boys@...>, Linda Johnson <timlindaj@...>, Camille Johnson <camillenjohnson@...>, Brad Jones <96perry36@...>, Fran & Sheri Klaas <fsklaas@...>, Art Klein <akleinfamily@...>, Gillian Leannah <gleannah@...>, Rick Nielsen <rnielsen@...>, Paul & Debbie Stelter <pdstelter@...>, Tyler & Kelly Temple <keltemple@...>

Dear Home-school Families,

Our numbers are down this year in our girls basketball program. Currently we are in desperate need of girls in grades 4th-6th to fill out our 5th/6th grade team (we only have 3 girls and would need at least 3 more to complete the team -- no experience necessary). We also could use more high school girls and even girls in 7th and 8th grade. If you know of anyone who may be interested in playing on a home-school basketball team, please get them in contact with us. I can be reached at Crossroads at (630) 556-3202 or by email.

Thanks,

Doug Pierson
Crossroads CYC

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#5071

From: Michelle Collins <michelletdpa@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:05 pm
Subject: Fwd: Girls Basketball Players Needed

michelletdpa

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Dear Home-school Families,

Our numbers are down this year in our girls basketball program.� Currently we are in desperate need of girls in grades 4th-6th to fill out our 5th/6th grade team (we only have 3 girls and would need at least 3 more to complete the team� --� no experience necessary).� We also could use more high school girls and even girls in 7th and 8th grade.� If you know of anyone who may be interested in playing on a home-school basketball team, please get them in contact with us.� I can be reached at Crossroads at (630) 556-3202 or by email.

Thanks,

Doug Pierson
Crossroads CYC

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#5070

From: "Jennifer" <brookerjennifer@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 5:07 pm
Subject: NEW ILLINOIS HOMESCHOOL Email List

brookerjennifer

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There's a new IL Homeschool Email List in town. Please read the
description below. The list rules will be strictly enforced.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ILHSHappenings

This list is for posting any and all EVENTS for, about or of interest to
homeschoolers in the ENTIRE state of Illinois including but not limited
to: field trips, classes, concerts, plays, parties, meetings, lectures,
discussion groups, play dates and home school group curriculum/used book
sales, etc. This is NOT a discussion or chat list! Also, items "for
sale" or "want to buy" posts are not permitted.

Please note on the subject line where the event is located. In your
emails, indicate as much Who, What, When, Where information as possible
and also please put OPEN if anyone is welcome.

If you are looking for something, the subject line must start with
"LOOKING FOR".

We encourage all groups to post here, no matter how exclusive they are
(or aren't), so that people who are new to homeschooling (or just
beginning to consider the idea) can quickly find groups and activities
that suit them best.

Please pass on information about this list to all who might be
interested. Thank you.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ILHSHappenings

#5069

From: prlegl <prlegl@...>
Date: Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:13 am
Subject: Crosspost/Repost Coco Keys

prlegl

Online Now

We are booking a home school day event at Coco Key Waterpark. Here is the info:

Date: 11/13/09 (Friday the 13th)
Place: Coco Key Waterpark in the Sheraton Northwest Hotel, 3400 W Euclid in Arlington Hts, Il
Time: 10:00A to 9PM
Cost: $16 per person, kids under 2 are free

Food is available for purchase at their Pizza Hut booth, or you can take a break from swimming & eat outside of the facility at any of the many restaurants/fast food facilities in the area.

--
Colleen-prlegl
ILSecularHomeschoolers@yahoogroups.com
Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations

#5064

From: "Sparky" <sequoiaministry@...>
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 4:43 am
Subject: Beautiful 2010 Calendars - From Sequoia Ministry

sequoiaministry

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Bruce is offering to all his friends, a chance to get something you are going to need pretty soon. No, it's not a Starbucks. I have 2010 calendars and you can help me out. Money to ministries is down all over the nation and it is with Sequoia Ministry also. The Lord has a plan for this ministry, but I know it takes more help from others. Every ministry needs help to survive. You can help me by donating $20.00 and picking out a nice calendar. Have a look. Your going to need one pretty soon. I have to beat all the other ministries, so help if you can. Suggested donation is $20.00 or more for one and $35.00 or more for two calendars. They make nice gifts. If the beautiful pictures of the calendars does not post, you can go to my web site and see them. Sequoia Ministry Web Site Blessings, Ranger Bruce

Step into your own little paradise. Far off the well-worn path, concealed by a high hedge or overgrown fence, the secret garden is a sanctuary for the mind, body, and spirit. The Secret Garden Calendar opens the gate to a dozen inviting retreats, each one a living tapestry of sunlight, vibrant blooms, greenery, and weathered stone. Through an arbor, an exuberant jumble of antique roses. Blossoms in pink, red, and yellow make a colorful splash against a whitewashed brick wall. A pair of chairs sits invitingly in the shade of a giant maple. Romantic, peaceful, and restorative, these gardens indulge the senses and inspire contemplation, all year long. Photographs are accompanied by gardening quotations, tips, and appreciations.

Colorful, fragrant, and ever-alluring, flowers breathe life and beauty into any environment. With a dozen simple arrangements photographed in natural light, the Flowers Calendar celebrates the unembellished splendor of blooms just picked from the garden and displayed in found containers. Bright parrot tulips with frilly yellow edges. Purple and pink water lilies displayed in a tall glass vase. A sophisticated bouquet of hydrangea, freesia, and peonies, an intoxicating bundle of French lilacs with pink astilbe, and sweet peas charmingly arranged in an egg-shaped vessel. Plus sculptural calla lillies, hyacinths, and a classic bouquet of deep red roses for February.

Experience the lifelife sights and sounds of 12 beloved North American birds!
Birders flocked to the innovative Bird Songs 2009 Calendar, adapted from Bird Songs by Les Beletsky. The 2010 calendar features all-new North American bird species and improved sound from the push-button digital audio module that plays each bird's call. Includes a fold-out bird poster.

The presence of songbirds in your garden can be one of nature's greatest delights. Songbirds are among North America's most colorful, melodious, and accessible natural resources. Songbirds are also indicators of a healthy, stable environment. Songbirds of North America features photography from some of the best wildlife photographers. Every month, information about a different species is offered, including habitat, behavior, and distribution.

For America's birders, this perennially best-selling calendar celebrates the backyard songsters that enrich our lives with their jewel-like hues and cheerful songs. Spot a Rufous Hummingbird homing in on a flower. A trio of Barn Swallow chicks, a stunning Pileated Woodpecker, plus jays, tanagers, bobolinks, and a clutch of blue Robin's eggs. In addition to the daily photographs, one species is spotlighted every month with a large photograph and detailed text.

#5063

From: Joe and Jen Pontoriero <xersize2@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 6:17 pm
Subject: Kid's Marathon - Final Registration Deadline

jenpontoriero

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Since we were unexpectedly out out town, I am extending the registration date. Please email me by Tuesday a.m. if anyone else plans to participate. I must receive payment by Friday morning so I can get the final number to order medals. Thanks!!

Jen

I am so sorry to keep everyone waiting so long who as responded to me. I never thought this "simple" project would turn into 4 weeks of work!!!! The forest preserve wanted general liability insurance which was $400 and it did not even cover the kids!!!! Crazy, anyway, we the forest preserve came up with a conclusion to go ahead without the insurance. I am asking every participant to sign a waiver and provide health insurance info in case any has an injury. You will be responsible, not me or the forest preserve. At least one parent/adult would need to do the mile with your child. I hope this would be a "family" project anyway. I did move the date back so the kid's could have 2 months to complete the mileage.

Date: Sunday, November 1st

Time: 1 pm.

Place: Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Woodridge (75th St and 53 or close to the 55/355 intersection if you are coming from a further distance)

Cost: $10 per participant ($5 goes towards medal/$5 to pediatric program at Marianjoy Rehabilitation hospital in Wheaton

Deadline to register: Sept 30 (to allow enough time for training

Kids are to run/walk any combination of 25.2 miles in the two months leading up to the race. They will then complete the last mile together to complete the full marathon of 26.2 miles!

Suggestions for training:

-Make a chart

-We measured our block and it is about 1/3 of a mile so we have three squares for each mile. Some days they will do one, others more. What every works best for each kid. Just help them go "slow and steady". Often kids run to fast then can not cover a certain distance.

Please email me at xersize2@sbcglobal. net to receive a copy of the waiver and payment info. I must receive both by Sept. 30 to confirm your registration.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Jen Pontoriero

#5062

From: "frazier24" <frazier24@...>
Date: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:32 pm
Subject: Re: Need DeKalb info - Crosspost

frazier24

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Hi Kelly,
Hopkins Park is pretty nice.  There's lots of space for the kiddos to run
around, a fairly new playground area and picnic tables and benches.  It's on Rt.
23 (Sycamore Rd.) across from Jewel.  The pool is also on the same property.

Happy picnicing!
Mary

#5061

From: "KellyG" <teachingkidsrocks@...>
Date: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:03 am
Subject: Need DeKalb info - Crosspost

teachingkids...

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Hi - I'm looking for a meeting place to have a picnic with a family, that we
haven't seen in a long time. Half way between our two houses is DeKalb.  We
don't know the area and I was wondering if someone can recommend a neat park to
have a picnic in and let kids run around.

Thanks!

Kelly

#5060

From: "Angela" <abomba@...>
Date: Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:10 pm
Subject: FYI

bombasboys

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I just wanted to share this with you all. It is happening this weekend and thought some of you might want to go.

Calumet City Historical Society will hold its 25th Annual Heritage Day this year on
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the
Heritage Log Cabin located in Veteran's Park at 167th Street and Burnham Avenue in Calumet City, Illinois.

Pioneer costumes and cooking, featuring Ham & Beans cooked in an iron kettle, freshly made apple butter and butter churned by hand, as well as, pork chops, home made cornbread, corn on the cob and baked potatoes will be on the menu.

Entertainment will include Acie Cargill on the fiddle, the South Suburban Dulcimer Society and champion clog dancer, Jim Obermeyer as well as gospel music and local dancing talent.

Tours of our 1836 Cabin will feature pioneer life fireplace cooking and spinning wheel demonstrations with former Sandridge Settler, Helen Kloppenburg, as well as, young Abe Lincoln will be on hand to celebrate his bicentennial year.

A Bake Shop, Country Store, Honey sales and Quilt Raffle will be available.
Come out and join us for some old fashioned fun as we celebrate our 25th year.

Call (708) 832-9390 for further information.

Angela

Join my new sweeps group!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sweeps_and_contests

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#5059

From: Brian and Kristi Boss <bossfam6@...>
Date: Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:19 am
Subject: HSRC Basketball teams--registration deadline, Mon Sept 28

bossfam6

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From: Brian and Kristi Boss <kristi.boss@...>

The HSRC is forming basketball teams for the winter season.� Practices will begin the first week of November.� We need a few more players to complete our teams.� If you are interested and have not responded, please let us know before Monday, Sept 28.� We are working on the fees as well as gym location.� This information will follow as soon as we have the teams set in place.

Please let me know your son or daughter's name and age if they are interested.
girls junior high
girls high school
boys junior high
boys high school

thank you!
The HSRC sports board

--
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5,6

--
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5,6

#5058

From: Brian and Kristi Boss <bossfam6@...>
Date: Wed Sep 2, 2009 4:30 am
Subject: HSRC basketball teams forming for the winter

bossfam6

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From: Brian and Kristi Boss <kristi.boss@...>

The Homeschool Resource Center is forming basketball teams to begin this winter.� Practices would be starting the beginning of November.� We are located in Monee, IL, but we do not have a practice gym location yet.

We are forming teams for: � junior high girls, high school girls, junior high boys, high school boys.

Please respond if any of your children are interested in playing, with their name and age.� We are also looking for parents to help coach, as we prefer to have two coaches for each team.

More details will follow later.

HSRC Athletic Program Mission Statement and Purpose

�

Mission Statement

This organization and its leaders are committed to God's Word and His principles. We seek the participation of families who share this commitment to God's Word and to homeschooling.�

Believing that the family is the primary source for training and teaching, we seek to help, support, encourage, and meet the needs of home school families by providing opportunities to participate on sports teams. Also, because we believe that parents are ultimately responsible for the education of their children, and that athletic programs are part of the educational process, the HSRC is governed by a parent board.� Our desire is to build Godly character through competition and team work, encourage Christian conduct and attitude, and strengthen any ability. We believe that God has given us physical gifts to develop and use to bring Him glory. We believe that sports are an excellent opportunity for spiritual, emotional and social growth.�

Policies:�

Programs will depend on coach and facility availability, and student interest. Efforts will be made to schedule appropriate competition as close as possible to Monee, IL but most of the competitions will require travel. The board will give final approval of new sports, coaches and facilities. �

Participation in a sport counts as PE class credit(s). High school athletes have 4 years of athletic eligibility once they are declared a high school student. (Ex. An 8th grader playing on a high school team will not use any of his or her 4 years of high school eligibility.)�

All participants must be part-time or full-time homeschoolers. National and state competitors (we may compete at these levels for basketball and girls� volleyball) must be at least 50% home schooled and meet age requirements. If an athlete takes 18 or more college credit hours of classes in a year, participates in a high school graduation ceremony or gets married he/she cannot compete at the National Home School Championships.

Kristi Boss
Homeschool Resource Center
www.fofchomeschool.org

--
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5,6

#5057

From: "mostlyamom" <pplarson@...>
Date: Mon Sep 7, 2009 11:27 am
Subject: MSI Homeschool Program

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From: Dustin.Axe@...
To: pplarson@...
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:03:22 -0500
Subject: Museum of Science and Industry Home School Programs

We are pleased to announce exciting new programs for home school students and
educators at the Museum of Science and Industry.  Join us for the first Home
School Educator Workshop on Friday, September 18th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.  
There are also new opportunities for individual students to sign up for special
home school Learning Labs.

Home School Educator Workshops at MSI
Get inspired by the creative teaching strategies you'll experience in the
professional development workshops offered by our Institute for Quality Science
Teaching.  The Museum of Science and Industry is offering one-day workshops for
home school educators.  Workshops will include a combination of Learning Labs,
lessons from our teacher professional development workshop series, exploration
of Museum exhibits and information on how home school groups can use Museum
resources.

Curriculum is geared for students in grades 4 through 8.  The cost is $120 per
parent, or $100 for Museum members.  Workshops are aligned to curriculum
standards and will show you how to do inquiry-based and hands-on/minds-on
science and use Museum programs and exhibits to enhance your science lessons. 
You'll also receive materials and lesson plans to bring what you've learned to
life.

Renewable Energy Workshop
Sept. 18, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
During this session, you'll take a guided tour of Smart Home: Green + Wired,
participate in two Learning Labs (Renewable Energy: Cars of the Future and
Testing the Waters), and do hands-on activities with wind turbines, solar
cookers and more.

Register by calling 773-684-1414. Space is limited to 20 parents and
participants are chosen on a first come, first serve basis.  Children are not
allowed to attend the workshop, so please make arrangements.

Please note: You are not registered until you receive a confirmation from us.
Full payment is due immediately, in advance of the workshop.

Home School Student Learning Labs
Bring your students to the Museum of Science and Industry for a focused,
facilitated, hands-on learning experience! Led by a Museum educator, labs are
multi-disciplinary and align with Illinois State Learning Goals.  Our website
offers vocabulary and pre- and post-visit activities, along with additional
resources to extend and enhance the content of each lab.

Individual students may register for these labs.  The cost is $10 per student.
Advance payment is required.

Register by calling 773-684-1414. Space is limited to 20 students. Parents and
siblings are encouraged to walk around the Museum during the lab.

Testing the Waters
October 13, 2009
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Ages 8-12
Work as an environmental scientist to determine the quality of Chicago-area
water samples. Use environmental science methods to discover the source of
pollution causing a massive fish kill in the Chicago River.

Renewable Energy
October 13, 2009
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Ages 12-16
Explore new technology like hydrogen fuel cell cars and discover how some of the
latest renewable energy resources work.

Please forward this exciting opportunity on to anyone who you think might be
interested in participating.

Thanks, and hope to see you soon!

Dustin Axe
School Programs Facilitator
Museum of Science and Industry
57th and Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-947-3132
dustin.axe@...

#5056

From: "sagnanc2" <sagnanc2@...>
Date: Fri Sep 4, 2009 8:28 pm
Subject: Music/Theatre/Dance Classes

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Hi Everyone!!

I had posted information a few months ago regarding classes I was planning to
teach for homeschoolers in the Fall. I have not been able to clear my schedule
enough to do so, HOWEVER, I am teaching a LOT of classes at the Darien Park
District that I am sure would interest a lot of you. The following is a list of
the classes I am teaching. Please call the Darien Park District directly at
630-968-6400 to sign up. If you have any questions about any of the classes
please let me know. I have also listed 2 classes I will be teaching that are not
part of the park district-strictly for home schoolers. Please contact me if you
are interested in those as well!!

MUSICAL THEATRE...(ages 7 - 14)This is a weekly class held on Mon. or Weds.
evenings. The class learns 10 numbers from musicals(usually a theme) and perform
a musical review at the end of the session for an audience.

MUSIC THERAPY...(18+ ages)Techniques to use involving music to help manage
stress, pain and situations that are challenging. A GREAT class!!

TAP DANCING...(3-5-Toddlers, 16+ adults)I have a class for Toddlers as well as
an Adult Tap class. Both wonderful classes. PARENTS: Think about the stress
relief you can have with 45 minutes/week of Tap Dancing!!!

VOICE LESSONS...(6+ ages)I offer individual voice lessons. (I also offer these
out of my home. See me directly for those times)

ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDING...(6+ ages)I offer a group class as well as individual
classes in this area. Lots of fun, Will learn chords and be able to play
Christmas Carols by the end of the session!

LITTLE BITS...(2-3 ages)an interactive circle time, story/music time/craft class
lasting 45 minutes. Fast paced and fun!!

A STAR IS BORN...(3-5 ages)every week a new story/activity is read and the kids
use the Magic Box to find props/costumes etc... to act out the
story/song/activity. VERY fun time:)

All of the above are taught by me at the Darien Park District.The next two I do
not teach at the park district. Depending on my class size they will either be
in my home or at the library.

MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY...History of musical trheatre. This is a one hour class
once a week. We will cover the first half of musical theatre history in the
first session. The 2nd half in the second session. This will be held Tuesday
mornings at 10:00AM.

MUSIC THEORY I & II...Music theory for beginners/advanced beginners. Will be
held Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. This is also a one hour class meeting once a
week.

All these classes are in DuPage County, Darien. Please feel free to contact me
with any questions. Drop me an e-mail and I can give you my cell # if need be!

THANKS!!!!!!
Nancy

#5055

From: Joe and Jen Pontoriero <xersize2@...>
Date: Wed Sep 2, 2009 3:01 am
Subject: Kid's Marathon - FINALLY details

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Date: Sunday, November 1st

Time: 1 pm.

Place: Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Woodridge (75th St and 53 or close to the 55/355 intersection if you are coming from a further distance)

Cost: $10 per participant ($5 goes towards medal/$5 to pediatric program at Marianjoy Rehabilitation hospital in Wheaton

Deadline to register: Sept 30 (to allow enough time for training

Kids are to run/walk any combination of 25.2 miles in the two months leading up to the race. They will then complete the last mile together to complete the full marathon of 26.2 miles!

Suggestions for training:

-Make a chart

Please email me at xersize2@... to receive a copy of the waiver and payment info. I must receive both by Sept. 30 to confirm your registration.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Jen Pontoriero

#5054

From: "brookerjennifer" <brookerjennifer@...>
Date: Tue Sep 1, 2009 2:29 pm
Subject: new e-mail lists

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Found a couple of e-mail lists that might be of interest to you. Please check
them out!


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChicagoChristianHSchooler


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ILChristianHSchooler

#5053

From: Michelle Collins <michelletdpa@...>
Date: Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:52 am
Subject: Class openings at Legacy Co-op

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Hello fellow homeschoolers,

�

I wanted to let you know Legacy Christian Co-op has some openings for the Fall semester. Join us for an exciting year of both enrichment and�academic classes, field trips, service projects, moms night out, guest speakers and more. �We are a group that supports and encourages the family as a whole.

�

Some of the classes we are offering are Illinois History, Memorize in Minutes, Myth Busters Hands-on Science, Knights and Castles, Yearbook, and�Art.

We start on Sept. 11th. and meet every Friday in Romeoville.

�

If you have any questions or would like find out more about who we are and the classes we are offering please let me know. I'd be happy to answer questions you may have.�

�

Blessings,

�

Michelle Collins

�

MISSION STATEMENT

�

Legacy Christian Co-op's mission is to bring glory to God while strengthening the home school community by providing support, encouragement and opportunities to homeschooling families while maintaining a high standard of excellence.

�

#5052

From: Joe and Jen Pontoriero <xersize2@...>
Date: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:53 pm
Subject: Young Patriot Club for Boys

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I have a few more spots open for this class:

I am planning a Revolutunary War/George Washington/Spy Class for my son. He has wanted to do this for about a year or so because his sister in Liberty Belles. Now that I am teaching Liberty Belles this year, I am going to do this for him too. The class would be for boys ages 5-8+ (estimate). The Thomas Jefferson classes start at age 8 because of maturity and attention span (which is very true). This will be a fun class for kids, no pressure to participate in activities if they do not want too, however they should have a true love/desire to study this time frame and be able to participate in a class like this. You know your child best. There will be 3 chapter books to read throughout the classes, which are anticipated to be read as a family, knowing how to read is not required.

The one thing we loved about doing these type of classes is it really overflowed into a lot of things we learned outside of the class. I truly did not like history at all until about a year and a half ago because my children's love and the use of historical fiction to introduce these topics/make it fun.

Parents may attend the class with their child if they would like to, however it is optional. Depending on the number of kids, I may ask a parent to stay and help with crafts at one class.

Dates: Fridays (Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18)

Time: 2:30-4 pm

Place: My home in Woodridge (close to 55/355 or off 75th Street between 53 and 355 )

Cost: $15 for cost of supplies/snacks

Please email at xersize2@sbcglobal. net if you are interested. Thanks!

Jen

#5051

From: Joe and Jen Pontoriero <xersize2@...>
Date: Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:51 pm
Subject: FW: OSOTIL Christmas Stocking Project

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----- Original Message -----
Subject: OSOTIL Christmas Stocking Project
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:36:24
From: Kathy Metzger <osotilchristmas@...>

  Greetings! �
  �
  It may seem as though we are starting this Christmas request a little early,
and we are, but is because this year we are in need of stockings to be sewn. �
We will need approximately 6,000 stockings sewn in order for all our troops to
receive a little piece of home at the Christmas holiday. � We have the templates
that are required to make the stockings a uniform size. � Please email Kathy
Metzger at osotilchristmas@... to be mailed a copy of the pattern. � If
you have a template from previous years, you may use that pattern. � Please let
us know how many stockings you will be sewing. �
  � We will also have the templates available at both warehouses. � We will need
the sewn stockings back to us by October 15 th � or earlier if possible, � in
order to get them filled and packed for shipping in a timely fashion. �
  �
  We will be filling the stockings a little differently this year. � For the
safety and security of our troops, stockings will not be taken out of the
warehouse to be filled by separate groups this holiday season. � We will,
however, allow the groups to collect items needed for stockings, then come into
the warehouse to fill the stockings there. � If you wish to do a collection and
not sew any stockings, please email Kathy Metzger at osotilchristmas@...
with your request and she will forward that on to our collections department. �
We would like to have the donations back by no later than October 15 th as well,
but earlier if
  possible. � You may bring your donations with you when you are scheduled to
fill stockings.
  �
  We appreciate all that you have done for OSOTIL in the past and we hope that
this year we can count on you again to make the holiday season a special one for
the troops.
  �
  Sincerely,
  �
  �
  Kathy Metzger
  �

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#5049

From: "Rebecca Miller" <millerhomeschool@...>
Date: Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:24 pm
Subject: Free Homeschool Resource Toolbar

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Used_Homeschooling_Curriculum

You can download a homeschool resource toolbar for free here: http://HomeschoolResource.OurToolbar.com/

Everything is categorized and it updates automatically! Installation takes only 3 seconds and doesn't require any of your personal info!

**************

This posted to the group Florida-Homeschool, but I thought that I would pass it on to those that might be interested. I did not use it, because I am not that computer literate to remove something after I install it if I don't want it any more, but many others are much more knowledgeable than I am to do this.

Rebecca Miller