Merry-go-Round Museum

Depending on the age group a tour can last 30 minutes to an hour.  We have wood carver that will demonstrate how to carve and we have experience tour guides that can talk about our exhibits.  All children will get a ride on our carousel after the tour as well.

DATE:  Wednesday, May 21, 2014**

TIME:   1:30PM

ADDRESS:  301 Jackson Street, Sandusky

COST:  $3 per student (10 or more)/  $4/adults

If volunteers are available, there will be a Carousel Puppet Show for pre-school - 1st grade, included in the price.  

**  Please join us for the Maritime Museum on May 21 at 10:30AM as well.  Please see earlier post for details!

Please email Kim at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com to register your family by May 15th.  Thank you!


"Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 18:4

Review & GIVEAWAY!!!

Dear Homeschoolers!


I am happy to announce our first review and giveaway, how exciting!!!!  I am really jazzed about this offer!!!!!

We LOVE art and music.  This educational website and giveaway is perfect for any family who enjoys classical art and music or is part of Classical Conversations!  

There is so much wonderful information offered, from biographies and videos to educational games.  We began studying the artists in February and have only completed two artists.  There was just so much information presented for Leonardo da Vinci that it took us a couple weeks to go through.  Please see below for links to their collections, freebies, homepage and more!!!!  Enjoy browsing :)

CLASSICAL COMPOSERS HOMEPAGE
http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=8

The collection I choose to review was the Great Artists, Collection 1.  Here is the link to view all of their collections:
http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/learn-about-our-collections/

FINE ART PAGES
http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=5

LEARN MORE ABOUT COLLECTIONS
http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=7

CHECK OUT THEIR "Try it FREE"!!!!!

http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=10

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http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=12

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http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=16

http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=17

I generally do not purchase online subscriptions, but this has so much value!  The kids REALLY, REALLY LOVED the artists they learned about already!!!!!

See what people are saying about Classical Composers Monthly:  http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/amember/aff/go/kimlucak/?i=9

The subscriptions are for a lifetime, so you may go back and review and use with your other children when they are ready!  We will need to continue these artists next year, so even one artist per month we will not get through all!!!!

Interested in getting started NOW?   Please visit their website and use the coupon code SPRINGY and receive 20% off your purchase until May 10, 2014.   http://classicalcomposersmonthly.com/learn-about-our-collections/

**  To be eligible for the giveaway, please respond at the bottom of the post under comments.   The winner will be selected, notified and posted on May 21, 2014.  The winner will be able to select any collection they choose!!!  Any questions, please feel free to contact me.  Thank you and best wishes :)

Kim

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."  Romans 12:2

Portfolio Reviews/Assessors

Hi All!

Just in case you are NEW to homeschooling, here are some pertinent details:

At the end of the school year, homeschoolers need to have a portfolio review completed by an assessor or a testing.  We prefer portfolio reviews.  Assessors want to see your student(s)' work from the beginning of the year, mid and at the end of the year.  This can include:

lists of books read

worksheets

workbooks

art work

photos from field trips

etc…anything that would help the assessor evaluate your student's work.  

They are usually pretty easy going and just want to see progress in their learning and skills.  They will complete and sign a paper stating that the student is ready to move to the next grade, usually satisfactory.  Nothing against the student, but with the school systems, that is all they really need to know is that they passed.  You will then send this paper along with your intent to homeschool for the following year (2014-2015) together to your school's superintendent :)

I hope this helps?  If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com or (330) 630-3837.  Thank you!

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."  Phillipians 4:19

Walking in Their Moccasins

Please join us for this great outdoor class/workshop learning about the Whittlesey American Indians!!!

Walking in Their Moccasins: A rare opportunity for students to learn about the Native Americans of the Lake Erie shoreline, the Whittlesey Focus. Students
will learn about the first residents that lived in Lake County before settlers arrived from the East. Students will compare artifacts found at local digs to learn about major histori- cal time periods and participate in an archaeological dig. Outdoors is our replica Whittle- sey Focus Village. Students will examine construction of wigwams and long houses. They will make clay pots using Lake Erie clay, grind corn, plant a garden and make an arrowhead necklace. They will also have an opportunity to see how the primitive people used the technology of the “atlatl” to improve their spear throwing technique. 

DATE:  May 6, 2014

TIME:  10AM - 12:30PM 

ADDRESS:  Lake County Historical Society, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville Township

Suggested grades:  2 -5; limited to 65-70 students


Cost:  $5/child (maybe adults?)


Please bring a bag lunch to enjoy on their grounds!!!  Please email Kim at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com with questions or to sign up by April 30, 2014.  We're going to have a great time!!!!

"He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay."  Matthew 28:6

Computer Class at Apple!

Hi All!

Would you like to join us for this opportunity?

WHAT:  Field Trip to the Apple Store

WHEN:  Tuesday, April 29, 2014 10:00 - 11:30AM

WHERE:  Apple Store, Summit Mall, Akron

They will demonstrate how to take photos and video with the iPhones and iPads and then how to make a short movie on the Mac using iMovie.

Did I mention it's FREE???   There are 13 openings (ages 5 and up).  The Apple Store will need the children's names and sizes for the tshirts (included)!!!!   Please let me know if you are interested, by April 15, 2014, so I can let the store know to order the tshirts?? 

How exciting!!!  Please email Kim at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com to sign up.  When you arrive, please check in with any Apple Store employee.  Thanks a bunch!!!

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."  Ephesians 4:32