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Hello Lego Club Families! 
**Don't forget to sign up for LEGO Club for Homeschoolers 2014 to gain access to all 2014 material.  If you do not enroll in LEGO Club for Homeschoolers 2014, you will not have access to February's information or any of the following months.  Sign up here: http://www.currclick.com/product/88905/Lego-Club-for-Homeschoolers-2014?filters=0_0_25000_0_0_0_0_0 or for the Night Edition: http://www.currclick.com/product/73740/Lego-Club-for-Homeschoolers-2014---Night-Edition
March's theme is Stars and Constellations!
The dates of the March LEGO Club meetings are the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 3:00pm CST.  Choose the date that best fits your family's schedule.  All meetings are identical and will all revolve around the same monthly theme, have the same lesson and construct the same build.  In order to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend a live LEGO Club meeting, I ask that you only attend one live session per month.  All meetings will be recorded and will be available to view within 24 hours of the meeting's end to view at your convenience.
LEGO Club Night Edition will meet on March 10th at 7:00pm CST.  This meeting will also be recorded for viewing at a later date.
The link to the March LEGO Club meeting room is listed on the LEGO Club page on CurrClick Live.  Simply log into your account to access the files and enter the classrooms.  **Please note that Adobe Connect rooms will only allow 100 participants, so these meetings are first come, first enter. The room will open to participants at 2:45pm CST.  If the class is full, you should see a message that tells you that the room is full.  Since this is a free club, there is no way to guarantee that you will have a spot in the class.
**The supply list can also be found on the LEGO Club page of CurrClick Live in the March 2014 section (Please use steps below to access it). Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about any of the pieces needed or if you do not have the pieces  needed and are having trouble finding a substitute.  I highly recommend Bricklink.com as a resource for buying individual LEGO pieces.  I have a store on BrickLink that stocks some pieces that can be used for current and past months' builds: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=easternwind
I have also included a BrickLink Order Planning Form should you choose to order needed pieces off BrickLink.  This sheet is handy for tracking which stores you will be ordering particular pieces from.
You can access your CurrClick Live account by following these steps:
1. Log into your account on www.CurrClick.com
2. Go to your "My Account" page
3. Scroll down to "My Classes and Clubs" and click on the "Enter CurrClick Live as..." for the student that is enrolled in LEGO Club.
4. Once you get into CurrClick Live, click on the My Courses link on the right hand side navigation bar.  There you should see a list of the classes you are enrolled in.
5. Click on LEGO Club for Homeschoolers 2014.
6. Scroll down to the March 2014 and look for the March 2014 Supply List.  Click on the link and the document will launch on its own.
Kits are available for this month.  I have included an informational sheet on the kit that outlines the price, the pieces included, the pieces that are not included, if any (that you would need to provide).  On this informational sheet is a picture of the completed build as well as any other information that applies to that particular kit. You can find the informational sheet on this month's kit on the LEGO Club for Homeschoolers 2014 class page.  **These kits are optional to buy.  As always, you are never required to purchase anything to participate in LEGO Club.  You are welcome to use your own LEGOs as usual.  These kits are meant to provide a way for those with smaller LEGO collections to participate in LEGO Club or for those who choose not to! dig through their LEGO collection for these pieces. 
Orders for March kits are now open!  Orders placed before February 10 will be able to receive their kits before the first meeting in March.  Orders placed after February 10 will receive their kits within 2-3 days of shipment.
Here's what you need to know about ordering LEGO Club kits:

• They include all the pieces on the supply list except for any baseplates or pieces as noted on informational sheet.
• Prices vary by kit and are based on the price of individual LEGO pieces which can vary greatly due to availability, color, and whether they are specialty pieces or not.  All kit prices include shipping within the United States.  International shipping is extra.
• I take payment by PayPal although if you can't do PayPal, let me know and we can work something out.
• I ship to the United States within 1-2 business days.  For international address, I hold the shipment until I can get shipping charges and delivery time frames.
• Purchase of this kit is not required, it is an optional convenience.
• Your kit will be shipped to you in a padded envelope or box for safety of contents.
• Payment can be delayed until kits are ready to ship out.  Kits will ship via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 day service).  Kits that have been paid for will ship the week of February 24, 2014.

I also have kits available from past LEGO Club builds.  You can find information on purchasing kits for past LEGO Clubs on the LEGO Club for Homeschoolers 2014 class page.
**If you would like to order, please send me an email at legoclubforhomeschoolers@gmail.com with the type and number of kits you would like.
**Please don't forget to visit the Lego Club page and leave a rating or a review! Also, tell your friends about Lego club or blog about it! If you blog about Lego club, send me the link and I will feature your blog on the Currclick Facebook page and the Lego club blog! This is a great chance to get exposure for your blog!
If you have pictures, lesson plans or ideas to submit to the LEGO club blog, please email me at legoclubforhomeschoolers@gmail.com. As always, please contact me with questions, comments or suggestions.
See you all in March!
Roni Bergerson



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National Gallery of Art Programs - February 2014

CHILDREN'S FILM PROGRAM  Creative Adventures  Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 9 at 11:30 a.m. East Building Auditorium Ages 7 and up Stretch your imagination and let the ordinary become extraordinary with this series of animated shorts. Films include The Lost Thing (Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan, Australia, U.K., 2010); The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (Brandon Oldenburg and William Joyce, U.S., 2011); Sleeping Betty (Claude Cloutier, Canada, 2007); and Luminaris (Juan Pablo Zaramella, Argentina, 2011). Approximately 60 minutes. www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/families/film.html DRAWING SALON (ADULTS ONLY)   Drawing Workshops February 6, 9 March 6, 9, 14, 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. West Building, East Garden Court Sign-in begins at 12:30 p.m.  Parents: Did you know we have drawing workshops for adults? Join us for sketching and conversation in the galleries. Led by practicing artists and museum educators, this series of workshops integrates art history and studio art practices. The workshop is free, but space is limited to 35 participants per session. No advance registration is required; participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the limited number of spaces, organized groups cannot be accommodated. All drawing materials are provided. Designed for all skill levels; beginning and advanced participants welcome. Ages 18 and over. For more information, contact drawingsalon@nga.gov. www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/adults/drawing-salon.html Film still from The Lost Thing (Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan, Australia, U.K., 2010) and image detail from W. Faber, Preis-Liste der Bleistift-Fabrik, Stein bei Nurnberg, c. 1900, National Gallery of Art Library, David K. E. Bruce Fund For more information e-mail family@nga.gov

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Smithsonian Summer Camp

View email as webpage | Forward to a Friend Reminder: It's Almost Time! We are a little more than a week away from placing our 2014 camps on sale. If you are planning to purchase any camps this year, please take a moment to read through this helpful guide as you prepare for public registration on Thursday, February 13, 2014. We'd also like to let you know, that we've made the necessary upgrades to our website and phone lines to ensure an easy registration process this year! View camp information online to assist with your planning. Or download the digital brochure>> Review the "My Account" tab once you log into the camp website to add or modify your camper information. Your login name is:  71117715 Make sure your member status is current with The Smithsonian Associates for 2014. Save time by pre-registering your campers or confirming their information if you registered them for previous Summer Camps. Please note: you must enter camper information before you may register. __________________________________________________ Online Registration Begins on Thurs., Feb. 13 at 9 AM Register by phone starting at 9 AM or in person starting at 10 AM.  Please note that camps sell out quickly! Early Registration* If you support The Smithsonian Associates at the Contributor level ($300) or higher, you are eligible for early registration on Tues., Feb. 11 at 9 AM. For more information about becoming one of our supporters, click here or call a Donor Services representative at 202-633-3030 (M-F, 9-5). Donate Today>> *Please Note: At the time of registration, you must be a current donor for the upcoming year. This benefit applies only to supporters of The Smithsonian Associates at the Contributor level ($300) or higher and does not apply to supporters of other Smithsonian organizations. __________________________________________________ Important information to keep in mind: Camps are extremely popular and sell out quickly. We encourage you to have back-up camp selections made before you register in case your top choices are sold out. With any camp purchase, our refund policy is as follows: A 75-percent refund will be issued if our customer service department is notified at least four weeks prior to the camp start date in writing via email or fax before the start date of your registered camp. No refunds or changes will be made thereafter. You will receive an email confirmation with your purchase. No tickets are mailed. Per IRS guidelines, the cost of day camp may count as an expense toward the child and dependent care credit. Learn more>> __________________________________________________ Don't Forget! Activities Before and After Camp Drop off campers early to enjoy organized activities and a light snack. Or let your child stay after to enjoy organized games and activities, along with outside playtime (weather permitting). New This Year: Camps for Kindergarteners Smithsonian Summer Camp now offers a weekly program specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of kindergarten students. Conducted in partnership with teachers from the Smithsonian Early Education Center, the camp is structured for children ages 5 to 6 who are entering kindergarten or first grade in fall 2014. Mornings include an outing to a Smithsonian museum or garden, followed by an afternoon of projects, a relaxing story time, and a song session. View the Brochure>> Donors enjoy a number of exclusive benefits based on their level of support. Ensure the future of our programming and make your tax-deductible contribution to The Smithsonian Associates today! Learn more>> You have received this eAlert based on your subscription to this eAlert topic or because this topic matches your ticket purchases. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not junk folder), please add CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org to your address book or safe list. Manage your eAlert subscriptions on your personal MY ACCOUNT page. If you do not wish to receive emails from The Smithsonian Associates, reply to this email and type "unsubscribe" to opt-out of ALL email communications. The Smithsonian Associates l Smithsonian Institution Privacy Policy l Privacy Addendum l Contact Us Connect with us