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   Monthly Newsletter  
     
 

The newsletter is a primary benefit of H.O.M.E. membership. It is published each month of the year, except January and July. H.O.M.E. members may receive the newsletter by mail or download a PDF version each month from this web site. Issues include things such as:

  • Monthly H.O.M.E. activities and events

  • Interview

  • Homeschooling news

  • Classes offered in the area

  • Community events

  • Personal advertisements

  • Reviews of books in the H.O.M.E. library

  • Web Sites column

  • Opportunity to share with other homeschooling parents

The first issue of the year is distributed on August 1st, so be sure to renew your membership in time so you don't miss any issues.

Volunteers Needed
We are always looking for volunteers to work with our newsletter administrator. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact our Newsletter Editor.

 
 

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   Monthly Parent Meetings  
     
 

The monthly parent meetings are an important way we fulfill our purpose by providing an opportunity for homeschooling families to gather in fellowship and to learn about the many facets of the homeschooling way of life. Prior to each Parent Meeting is a New Homeschooler's Meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m.

We meet the second Tuesday of every month at North Creek Presbyterian Church at 7:15 p.m., unless specified otherwise.

Annual Events

  • Family Christmas Party and Gingerbread House Contest - December
  • Talent Night - April
  • Used Curriculum Sale - June

Past Speakers/Events Include:

  • Managers of Their Homes with Steve and Teri Maxwell
  • College Prep Workshop with Randy Hibbard
  • How to Go to College for Free with Jack Wilson
  • Teaching with Manipulatives and Games - Open Sharing Time
  • Just Say No / Living Simply with Lorrie Flem of TEACH Magazine
  • Using Art with Your Curriculum with Anne Olwin
  • Creating Your Own Family Musical or Drama Group with Jack and Jacqueline Wilson and Family
  • High School and Beyond - A Panel Discussion
  • Testing and Assessments with Alice Wescott and Beth Rosenweig
  • Combining Charlotte Mason and Classical Education with Jenny Sockey
  • A Breathtaking View of Learning with Diana Waring
  • What's for Dinner Mom? with Lorrie Flem
  • Teaching with Math Manipulatives with Connie Brockerman
  • Homeschool Goal Setting and Planning
  
 

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   Lending Library  
     
 

The H.O.M.E. library is open for members from 6:15 to 7:00 pm before most parent meetings. The library offers fiction, non-fiction, videos, and audio tapes specifically for homeschoolers and from homeschooling conventions. Items can be checked out for one month and are due for return or renewing at the next month's parent meeting. Children are not allowed to check out materials.

There is a printed list of the library database available at the H.O.M.E. Yahoo! Groups site when you sign in and click on the Files tab in the Left sidebar, then on the Library link.

Overdue items are charged a $1 fine each, for every month an item is not returned. 

Feel free to contact our Library Administrator for more information or suggestions for materials to be added to the Library.
 

  
 

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   Kid's Day  
     
 

Kid's Day activities are held the first Tuesday of most months for elementary-aged kids. Some past year's activities include: a day at a park, a spelling bee, a Valentine's Day roller skating party, a trip to the Washington State Corn Maze, and much more. Information about upcoming events will be included in each month's newsletter or you can look at the Calendar of Events on the web site.

Some activities may involve a fee. If space allows, non-members are allowed to participate for an additional fee.  Feel free to contact our Kid's Day Coordinator for more information.
 

  
 

A registration form is usually available at the parent meetings or click the button below to download.
 

  
  Kid's Day Registration Form  
     
 

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   Teen Events  
     
 

H.O.M.E. tries to offer one or two teen events each month for currently homeschooled teens (13 years old through grade 12). These activities range from game nights, bowling, and broom ball, to formal dances. In the summer we offer "Summer Nights Out" once or twice a month. A typical cost for activities is $10. Dances range from $20 to $35 for H.O.M.E. members and are exclusively for homeschooled Senior High students. We usually plan two or three dances per school year.

All events are no-host events, except dances. No-host event means that if parents choose to drop off their teen, the parent is saying that the teen is responsible for him/herself. Although adults will be present at all no-host events, these adults are not responsible for every teen present. Ultimately, each teen's parents are responsible for them, so if they drop off the teen, it is comparable to dropping them off at the mall.

Feel free to contact our Teen Events Coordinator for more information.
 

  
 

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   Yahoo! Groups Discussion Group  
     
 

The Yahoo! Groups discussion group allows H.O.M.E. members to share information, ask for advice, and stay in touch. Click here to access the H.O.M.E. Yahoo! Groups discussion group.

  
 

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   Field Trips  
     
 

Field trips are a wonderful way for kids and parents to get to know other families that are homeschooling. They are also wonderful learning opportunities. Some past field trips include Safeco Field, Uwajimaya, Pumpkin Patch and many more.

  
 

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   Book Orders  
     
 

Members may pick up Scholastic Book order forms at the monthly parent meetings. To order, simply send the form and a check to the name listed and pick up your books at the next parent meeting. These are the same order forms the public schools have. The books are for all ages and are reasonably priced.

  
 

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   SAT Testing Services  
     
 

H.O.M.E. sponsors the Stanford Achievement Test in May for grades 2 through 12. This test fulfills the Washington State requirement for the yearly assessment. This is not to be confused with the other well known SAT test, the Scholastic Assessment test, which is a college entrance exam.

Feel free to contact our Chairman for more information.
 

  
 

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