Md. State Wide Graduation for Home Schoolers

Fruit Of Our Labor Ministries is again sponsoring its statewide Home School High School Graduation ceremony and reception.  Please distribute the information fly to anyone who may be interested in this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Sandra Hampton

301-440-4916

Fruit Of Our Labor Ministries

Graduation Committee

Spring Mini Camps- Patuxent Research Refuge

We are very happy to announce that we will be conducting a few short mini camps for the Spring season.  Please read the instructions for registering your children very carefully below.

*How to Register for Spring Camps:*

All programs are FREE, but require advance reservations.  Space is limited*. Reservations are taken only by calling 301-497-5887 (*We do not take registration by email at this time*).  The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.

Please advise us of any special needs so that we may accommodate you.

All camps will be held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center in 2013.

Visit us on the web: Patuxent.fws.gov

 *Please note:  Spring day camps are on a first come-first served basis and require registration by phone only at 301.497.5887.  Participants may only attend *one camp within their age group*.  Participants should dress for the weather, (long pants are recommended), wear coat/hat, insect repellant, close toed shoes and bring water with a bag lunch that does not need to be refrigerated.

  

*Animal Planet*

Ages 5-7, April 2nd & 3rd

10:00am-3:00pm

Learn the differences and similarities between different groups of animals.

Discover the diversity of these animals and how each survives in their habitat.

We’ll explore the refuge and find these creatures in their natural habitat while

playing games, doing crafts, and more.* *

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*Refuge Ranger*

Ages 8-10, April 4th & 5th

10:00am-3:00pm

Come learn what it’s like to be a refuge ranger! Explore hands-on how wildlife survives on a refuge.  Learn to identify plants, animals, and insects and understand how to protect wildlife.  Of course, there’s much more to a refuge ranger, but you’ll have to come to find out!

Amy Shoop

Visitor Services

Patuxent Research Refuge

Concordia Lutheran School Closing Sale

Concordia Lutheran School Closing Sale
Join us on February 16, 2013, 10am-2pm
3705 Longfellow Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Selling toys, books, play equipment, art items, science items and more...
Student Desks ($30)
Small Chairs ($15)
Medium Chairs ($20-$25)
Books (hard cover $2, soft cover $1)
Overhead Projectors ($35)
AV Carts ($50)
Plus so much more!
Please be prepared to transport any items on the day of purchase.
If you are unable to attend the sale please contact Keli Kirby via email at kkirby@clsmd.org to arrange an appointment during the weeks following the sale.

Charles County Humane Society - Elvis Party

Top Dog Dinner & Dance

For one night only, on February 22, 2013 we welcome back the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis (Johnny Seaton) to the Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf, Maryland. Whip out your blue suede shoes, and join us and Elvis for an amazing evening filled with live entertainment, silent auction (did someone say a signed Jimmy Buffett guitar??), balloon pop, dessert, and friends!

 Tickets are on sale now!      

  

Every dollar raised will directly benefit thousands of abandoned, sick, abused, injured and stray animals right here at home. Your support gives homeless animals a second chance at a happy and healthy life. 

Summer Camp at The Walters Art Museum

SUMMER ART CAMP AT THE WALTERS July 1 - August 16 Grades 1-12 Summer Art Camp at the Walters offers kids entering 1st-12th grades a unique and fun-filled summer experience! Join us as we explore art techniques and cultural themes through gallery visits, in-depth art projects and collaborative theater activities. All camps are taught by professional artists and museum educators. View the full camp descriptions! Up to $150 off for members!  Join now. SPRING BREAK MINI-CAMP MINI-CAMP: PAINT THE TOWN! Tuesday, April 2, 2013 9a.m.-4:30p.m., Ages 5-10 No school today? Mini-Camps at the Walters offers creative kids a unique and fun-filled way to spend the day! View the camp description and sign up online! The Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201, USA T: 410.547.9000 E: info@thewalters.org

Free Instrumental Music Lessons - University of Maryland

Hello Homeschool Families!

I am writing to inform you that the Music Education Department at the University of Maryland will again be offering instrumental music lessons for homeschooled students this spring.  Classes will be held each Thursday between March 7^th and May 2^nd from 2:00-3:15 pm. Beginning and intermediate students aged 8 - 16 who are interested in playing Violin, Viola, Cello, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, or Saxophone are welcome to join.  Classes are offered free of charge as a way for our music education students to gain valuable teaching experience.  If you are interested in enrolling your child or have any questions, please contact Susan Goodwin at 301-314-2490 or by email at smgood86@umd.edu. To enroll your child, please provide the student’s name, age, instrument preference, and parental contact information and we will contact you with further details.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Jen Doyle, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education

Susan Goodwin, Graduate Assistant in Music Education

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Jennifer L. Doyle, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Music Education
University of Maryland School of Music
2130F Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
College Park, MD  20742
301-405-5508

Accokeek Area Home School Association Meeting

AAHA Meeting Feb. 11, 7-8:30 pm

Please join the Accokeek Area Home School Association (AAHA) at the Accokeek Library from 7-8:30 as we will enjoy a presentation on Volunteerism and Home Schooling.  Our guest presenter, Jennifer Harris has worked for the office of women’s affairs in Maryland and Virginia.  She was the  communications manager for the city of Alexandria, VA where she was responsible for making community announcements, working with the  Alexandria city mayor and other officials to coordinate community programs, safety concerns, and other city news.  Jennifer volunteers with various local and state organizations.  She will present on ways families can volunteer in their communities, ways children can foster an awareness of community concerns at an early age, and ways home schoolers can earn community service hours for middle and high school.  Bring a friend! 

I know Monica and I are both looking forward to serving at a "Warm Nights" this Thursday engaging our own children.  Bring your service or volunteerism stories to share!

Thank you for all that provided feedback on "our" AAHA. It is so great to hear from you! Also, it is good to hear how it is a much needed resource in our Home Schooling community. Keep the comments and suggestions coming!

As always, Anne-Marie Ramsey will have resources focusing on service and volunteerism readily available for you to peruse and check out. Thank you Anne!

Best,

Katharine and Monica

Founders

PS. And, yes, I will bring chocolate cake!  Bring a mug for tea or coffee.

Children are always invited to play quietly or join in with the unofficial "AAHA Home School Game Club."  Bring a board or card game to share!