May 1, 2014
TO: 4-H YOUTH AND PARENTS
RE: 2014 SUMMER CAMP
Greetings! We are excited to inform you that 2014 Summer Camp will be held Sunday,
June 29 to Thursday, July 3 at Camp Ocala in Altoona, FL. Youth 4-H age 8-13 may attend
as campers, whereas older youth may attend as a Counselor in Training (4-H age 13+) or
Counselor (4-H age 14+)*.
More information at Florida 4H website
A bunch of activities for Homeschooling families in the Seminole County and some of the Orlando and Volusia County areas
Seminole County 4-H / Community Hours
"Our new 4-H member orientation is Tuesday, August 5th from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Seminole County Extension Office, 250 West County Home Road, Sanford, FL. 32773.
We will discuss opportunities for membership and clubs we have in the community. The location of the club varies with the projects that your youth are interested in. Currently, we have clubs in Sanford, Casselberry, Oviedo and Geneva working on projects in the areas of livestock, archery, citrus trees, food and nutrition and environmental science."
Year 2013 and previously:
"Youth can choose to learn about a myriad of topics from animal science, computer science, archery, horsemanship, care of livestock, cooking/nutrition, environmental education, consumer education, robotics, photography, sewing and clothing construction.
We currently have horsemanship, livestock, archery, citrus tree and rabbit 4-H clubs that meet in the area.
The club that focuses on community service as their main project is the 4-H Teens in Action Club.
The Seminole County 4-H Teens in Action Club, (T.I.A) is comprised of youth13-18 years who help facilitate educational and hands on activities for our Clover Kids Club participants 5-12 years of age. Teens in Action Club is a great opportunity for teens to gain important leadership skills and earn community service hours for scholarships! T.I.A Club meets once a month from 5:30PM-7:00PM for 4-H Clover Kids Club Meetings and from 7:00PM to 8:00 PM for the planning meeting in the Seminole County Extension Auditorium to discuss upcoming events and plan activities for the Clover Kids Club meeting." Seminole County 4-H
Youth participating in 4-H can use this for community hours.
Florida 4-H Standards of Excellence AwardsA major component of the 4-H program is setting goals and working to achieve the stated goals. Each year Seminole County 4-H encourages individuals and clubs to set yearly goals to coincide with the Standards of Excellence Recognition Program. Through the Stands of Excellence Recognition Program, individuals and clubs are able to set a goal to achieve an achievement level of Emerald, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. These levels are obtained by completing a state wide standard of events and activities. Below you will find information on the state wide standards, as well as definitions of events and activities, and finally age group appropriate applications.
Recognizing Accomplishments - Information about the Standards of Excellence Program as well as requirements for each achievement level.
Definition of Events and Activities - This document will help to explain some of the events and activities that may be required.
ApplicationsClover Buds - 5-7 years of age
Juniors - 8-10 years of age
Intermediates - 11-13 years of age
Seniors - 14-18 years of age
Clubs
Summer Swim Program
•Central Florida’s #1 Summer Swim Program for Ages 5-17.
•Knowledgeable, Caring Coaches
•Fun, Positive Environment for Learning
•One-Hour Practices, 4x per Week
•Choose From Morning or Evening Times
•Swimmers Grouped by Ability Level
•Knowledgeable, Caring Coaches
•Fun, Positive Environment for Learning
•One-Hour Practices, 4x per Week
•Choose From Morning or Evening Times
•Swimmers Grouped by Ability Level
The only requirement is the ability to swim 25 yards in ANY fashion without touching the bottom of the pool. Swimmers will learn the four competitive strokes, as well as racing starts and turns.
Swimmers will have the opportunity to compete in low-key,introductory meets with other swimmers. At the end of the summer, the children have the option of continuing the sport with the outstanding Seminole Aquatics year-round swim team.
There are no attendance requirements. All practices are held at the Dale Aquatic Center, Sanford's beautiful, Olympic-size pool located at 2701 Ridgewood Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773.
COST: EIGHT WEEKS FOR ONLY $210 ($10 sibling discount). This includes a team T-shirt, a swim team racing cap, all summer meet fees, and a free summer pool pass for your child.
Lake Forest Program for Lake Forest community residents only, COST: $250.
Lake Forest Program for Lake Forest community residents only, COST: $250.
HOW TO REGISTER: Registration begins April 1 and runs through May 31. Click on the Summer Stingray Registration located on the home page of our web site. Follow the prompts and be sure to fill in all the information. You will be prompted as to which group you want your child(ren) to be in and your online payment will be due at that time.
GROUP PLACEMENT: We have several stingray groupsavailable at different times for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced swimmers. All swimmers need to be swim tested prior to registering online. Please stop by the pool any Saturday 9-6 or Sunday 12-6 for a quick assessment by a pool staff member. Swimmers will be assessed per our Group Placement Guidelines on our website. Then, just follow the steps in the online registration to sign your child up at the time slot that works best for you.
PLEASE ACT QUICKLY AS THE GROUPS WILL BE FILLED ON A
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Refund Policy: No pro-rations, $15 charge prior to May 1, $25 charge May 1-June 1,
NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 2
NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 2
Home educated students and extracurricular participation at public or private schools
(c) An individual home education student is eligible to participate at the public school to which the student would be assigned according to district school board attendance area policies or which the student could choose to attend pursuant to district or interdistrict controlled open enrollment provisions, or may develop an agreement to participate at a private school, in the interscholastic extracurricular activities of that school, provided the following conditions are met:
1. The home education student must meet the requirements of the home education program pursuant to s. 1002.41.
2. During the period of participation at a school, the home education student must demonstrate educational progress as required in paragraph (b) in all subjects taken in the home education program by a method of evaluation agreed upon by the parent and the school principal which may include: review of the student’s work by a certified teacher chosen by the parent; grades earned through correspondence; grades earned in courses taken at a Florida College System institution, university, or trade school; standardized test scores above the 35th percentile; or any other method designated in s. 1002.41.
3. The home education student must meet the same residency requirements as other students in the school at which he or she participates.
4. The home education student must meet the same standards of acceptance, behavior, and performance as required of other students in extracurricular activities.
5. The student must register with the school his or her intent to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities as a representative of the school before the beginning date of the season for the activity in which he or she wishes to participate. A home education student must be able to participate in curricular activities if that is a requirement for an extracurricular activity.
6. A student who transfers from a home education program to a public school before or during the first grading period of the school year is academically eligible to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities during the first grading period provided the student has a successful evaluation from the previous school year, pursuant to subparagraph 2.
7. Any public school or private school student who has been unable to maintain academic eligibility for participation in interscholastic extracurricular activities is ineligible to participate in such activities as a home education student until the student has successfully completed one grading period in home education pursuant to subparagraph 2. to become eligible to participate as a home education student.
read more at Florida Statues
Mom's Retreat, Nashville TN
A relaxing time of fellowship with other moms and instruction from our veteran, homeschool science teachers on teaching Christ-centered science in grades 4 through 12. We'll do a variety of labs, dissections, talk about teaching, supplies, etc. You'll certainly learn in our teaching sessions but you'll also benefit from the wisdom and experience of other homeschool moms in time spent hanging out and relaxing with them. You'll love the labs and will have new labs and inspiration to take home to your children and/or homeschool co-op classes. Accommodations and Meals. Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, October 3rd. We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude with lunch on Sunday, October 5th at 11:30 am. We're often asked, "is the retreat really only $25 - is there a catch?" It really is only $25 and there is no catch! It's our way of supporting and encouraging homeschooling moms. :) Overnight accommodations are in "bunk cabins" - several bunk beds in a cabin with a bathroom (or bathrooms). Our science sessions and hang-out time are in the facility meeting room and common / living areas. Meals are in the facility cafeteria - usually great food. :) Only for Moms While we all love children, this retreat is only for moms. We ask that you not bring any children, including babies. Bring a Friend (or Friends) If you're coming with a friend (or friends) you'll all be able to room in the same cabin. When you arrive at the retreat you can choose your cabin with your friend(s).
October 3-5, 2014
Fee:$25
Tag:Landry
ps: ask me in private message for more details about it.
October 3-5, 2014
Fee:$25
Tag:Landry
ps: ask me in private message for more details about it.
WCHE/NHE Used Curriculum Sale!
Seller spaces open for the 2014 WCHE/NHE
Used Curriculum Sale!
Willow Creek Church Gymnasium
4725 E. Lake Dr., Winter Springs
Seller drop off – May 13, 9:00am-noon
Sale – May 14, 11:00am-3:00pm
This sale is the perfect opportunity to obtain gently used curriculum, homeschool resource books for parents, educational books, art books, science books, picture books, readers, Bible materials, and manipulatives such as puzzles, globes, maps, DVDs, games, flash cards, crafts and art supplies, and more – all at very affordable prices. Materials are sorted by grade level and subject; readers are separated by reading level. Cash or check accepted for payment. Children are welcome, but no strollers please.
If it’s time for you to make space on your shelves for next year’s curriculum and materials, you can join us as a seller. Here’s what you need to know:
- The seller registration fee is $5 and is due by Friday, May 2, 2014. You keep all proceeds from the sale.
- You may sell homeschool resource books for parents, educational books, art books, science books, picture books, readers, Bible materials, and manipulatives such as puzzles, globes, maps, DVD's, games, flash cards, crafts and art supplies and more.
- Large items (schoolroom furniture, for example) and musical instruments (easily carried) may also be sold with leadership approval.
- You set the price. A few weeks before the sale you will receive a seller number with instructions that include categories you should use to tag your merchandise. You will print the tags and affix them to your items.
Seller schedule:
- Drop off your labeled materials Tuesday, May 13, between 9:00am and noon
- Come back and shop on Wednesday, May 14, 11:00am-3:00pm
- Pick up your unsold items Wednesday, May 14 between 4:00 and 5:00pm (please note that unsold items not picked up will be donated to charity).
- Your check will be mailed right to you!
SPACE IS LIMITED, so register now! Click here to be taken to the WCHE public calendar. Click on the event on May 13 (Book Drop Off 4th Annual Used Curriculum Sale) and fill out the registration form.
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