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Home Schooling Book Give Away

WHO: Home School Families Registered to Home School in Prince George’s County

WHAT: Textbooks and Materials for Students

WHEN: August 5, 2013

WHERE: Laurel High School Auditorium

8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD

TIME: 8 AM – 2:00 PM

QUESTIONS: Call 301-333-1001 0r

Pgcps.homeschool@pgcps.org

Exit Beltway at Rt. I-95, North, towards Baltimore. Exit I-95 at Rt. 198, East, towards Laurel. Stay to the right of exit ramp and at 1st traffic light, turn right onto Van Dusen Rd. Continue on Van Dusen Rd. to Cherry Lane and turn left. Continue on Cherry Lane to school on the left.

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Mt. Oak - Homeschool thru High school Agenda

Just a reminder that we have a GREAT agenda for our Home School thru high school meeting for 7pm on Monday August 5th at Mt Oak Methodist Church (14110 Mt Oak Rd, Mitchellville, MD).

Here is the line up:
1)Michele Herring (overview with a focus on MD state graduation requirements and transcripts...I have interviewed 2 admissions officers from local colleges and one Dean)
2)Sam Fatzinger (concurrent enrollment with community college)
3)Ann-Marie Gorman (Homeschool at home all 4 years)
4)Carl Goode (SAT and ACT specialist and info about what colleges are looking for as well as how to prepare for the exam)

We will have a Q&A time too.

Please share with anyone you think will be interested and also RSVP to michele.herring@hotmail.com

THANKS!
Michele Herring
Director
Mt Oak Christian Homeschool

CurrClick - Free class

Ages->11-18

FREE - Intro to Drawing F13, 08/22/13 at 4pm CDT
by Stuntz Art & Design Studio
Price: $0.00.

This is a preview of my basic drawing class for students  from 6th grade through about High School. Although technique will be taught, the main focus of this introductory class will be to help students develop their creativity and self-confidence.


If you have never tried an online class with CurrClick, this might be a great time to try. 

The Walters Art Museum Monthly Homeschool Workshops

Homeschool Art Education Programs at the Walters

Monthly Homeschool Workshops

Third Thursday of the month, September–May, 1:15–3:30 p.m.
Members: $5 per child, per workshop
Non-members: $8 per child, per workshop

Registration for the 2013-2014 Workshop Series will begin on August 1, 2013.  Registration forms must be received by the Friday before the workshop. Phone registrations will not be accepted.

Explore the Walters through workshops designed exclusively for homeschool students. New this year, students ages 13-16 are invited to participate in our monthly workshop series! Participants enjoy an introduction to the museum, a guided tour, studio activity, and post-visit materials.  Learn more about the exciting topics we will explore this school year and register online by clicking on the appropriate session and age group below. You may also download and mail/fax your completed registration form pdf. Registration form (PDF) Emailed or faxed registration forms will be confirmed via e-mail within (2) two weeks of receipt.  Thank you for your patience. 

ON-LINE REGISTRATION TIP: After completing the registration form, use the back button on your web browser to return to this Homeschool Workshop page to register multiple students!

2013-2014 Monthly Homeschool Workshop Sessions Ages 5-16

Date	Workshop	Ages
September 19, 2013	Sculpture: Ceramics	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
October 17, 2013	Explorers & The Age of Discovery	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
November 21, 2013	Egypt's Mysterious Book of the Fayium	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
December 19, 2013	Egypt's Mysterious Book of the Fayium	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
January 16, 2014	The Elements of Art & Design	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
February 20, 2014	Sculpture: Ceramics	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
March 20, 2014	Ikebana & Nature in Asian Art	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
April 17, 2014	Explorers & The Age of Discovery	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16
May 15, 2014	The Elements of Art & Design	Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-16

Register now- space is limited! For more information please email schoolprograms@thewalters.org.

Registration form (PDF)

General Workshop Information (PDF)

For more information please contact schoolprograms@thewalters.org or 410-547-9000, ext. 298.

The Walters Art Museum | 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 

Port Discovery - August Events

August Events End of Summer FUN for Kids! Before the kids head back to school, enjoy some of those last days of summer at Port Discovery. We have many cool programs and performances you won't want to miss!  Looking for quieter day of play? Join us on Play Date Mondays in August, where you can enjoy the Museum without the crowds of camp groups. Don't miss our annual Tortoise and the Hare Day on Saturday, August 10th. Make your own bunny ears and   meet a real hare and tortoise (along with other cute animals) from Wildlife Adventures! Join us on our Target Family Fun Night (August 16th) and participate in the DIY Shoe Clinic from 5 pm - 7 pm. Bring a pair of sneakers or shoes and work with local artists who will help transform those ordinary shoes to EXTRAORDINARY!   Just a reminder that Port Discovery's Maintenance Weeks take place during the month of September.  Beginning September 3rd through September 30th, the Museum is open Friday through Sunday only, and is closed Monday through Thursday. During this time, all current Port Discovery members can enjoy 1/2 off general admission at the Maryland Zoo. If you're Museum membership is expiring, renew today and save 10%! See the Membership News section below for details. To read our July/August e-newsletter, click here .  For a complete list of Port Discovery's events, visit our website.