Calling Truck Loving Kids...

This is an event not to be missed. Great for kids of all ages, who
get excited about trucks (yes, adults too). This is an event where
they take trucks from the quarry and allow kids to climb on them,
they also usually have tractor trailers, diggers, dump trucks, fire
trucks, etc. The kids get to blow the horns and sit in the
seats. Lots of great photo ops. Last year they had a big pile of sand
the kids could play in and I think they had stuff (rocks, quartz, and
other stones in the pile for the kids to find). Pretty messy but fun
for the kids. It is poorly and rarely advertised and there is very
little information about it, but here is what I have.

Sunday Septmeber 28th, 10 am till 4 pm
Saunders Quarry - Limeridge Dr, Marcellus
sponsored by Todd's fund

Pay at the door $4/ person, children 2 and under free
Benefit for Skaneateles Nursery School and the Marcellus Parent
Nursery School

For more information call 685-8543
or visit the website:
http://skaneatelesnurseryschool.org/index.htm

Sunday School Classes

First Presbyterian is having open enrollment for Sunday School, if you dont already have a church. Im posting this because my son went to Vacation Bible School and they were really great.

For those of you who don't currently have a home church, we are doing some exciting new things at First Presbyterian and this Sunday kicks off the new Sunday School year. If you are interested in registering your child, you can email me back, call the church office at 363-7590, or just show up a little before 9 on Sunday to fill out the short sign up card. The class breakdowns are 3 years old to kindergarten, first through third grade, fourth through sixth grade, and seventh through twelfth grade.

Sunday School goes from 9 until 9:50 or so and worship starts at 10. We have nursery care for kids up to age 5 or so during the service and we have Children's Church for elementary aged kids during the service. The kids go in for the first 10 to 15 minutes of church, then there is a children's sermon, and they are dismissed with that weeks teacher. Children's Church is based on a rotational learning system so we teach the same basic lesson in many different ways, including stories, video, crafts, cooking, music, games, and video. We implemented this system two years ago and the children all love it.

Our Vacation Bible School Fall Reunion is next month - watch for details in the paper and in your email!!

Kinder Musik Oneida Library

Sometimes kindermusik is held for free at the Oneida Library, but they also offer classes in Canastota. They have open house next Tuesday night.

Here is their website:
http://kindermusikatgustinsmusicstudio.com/default.aspx

New Rome Leah Site

Rome LEAH has a new website at www.homeschool-life.com/ny/romeleah.

Oneida Armory

It opens for open gym Mon-Fri 9-12 on October 1.

Dance Classes

Just wanted to put it out there for anyone interested in dance for their children, that Nicole's Dance in Oneida is having open enrollment now thru the end of October.
Lessons are 3$ each, unless you require a solo, or private lesson request.
She will schedule daytime lessons for homeschooling families if desired.
She can be reached at 762-3105

Rome Swim/Gym

When: Friday afternoons (beginning 9/12) from 2:00-3:30 pm
Where: Rome Family YMCA, Bloomfield St, Rome
Cost: $35.00 per child, per 8 week session

Ages 5 & Up

Lots of Educational Sites

These were posted on the Yahoo Group today, I thought it would be good to share them with the community.

Learn to Read with Starfall.com
Check out this wonderful interactive site. The Starfall learn-to-read program was created to meet the needs of the emergent reader by incorporating rhyming games and high-interest books that teach phonemic awareness (sounds in words), phonics, decoding skills, and comprehension. The program is designed to instill confidence and enable the child to proceed as quickly as possible to a balanced reading program.

LearningPlanet.com
Check out this interactive site. You'll find a concentration style memory game, alphabet and counting games, crossword puzzles, word searches, and more. (You must have Shockwave installed on your computer.)

Thunk.com
This cool site has its own secret code machine. Generate a secret code and share it with your friends!

Fun Brain
This site will keep students, parents, and teachers busy for hours! It includes games to sharpen your math and language arts skills. Have fun!

The Idea Box
Teachers, parents, and children are going to love this site! It has lots of activities including crafts, songs, and chats.

Jan Brett's Web Site
A wonderful author and illustrator of children's books.

Audrey Wood's Clubhouse
Visit this author/illustrator's cool site. We love her!

The official Eric Carle Web Site
This web site has lots of information about this popular author/illustrator's work

PBS for Kids
Includes Arthur, Teletubbies, Kratts' Creatures, and more!

Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon's site for kids featuring Blue Clues, Franklin, and Little Bear..

Teachers
The Busy Educator's Guide to the WWW
A super resource of links for teachers and parents.

Nickelodeon's Web Site for Educators
This site offers lesson plans, activities, and program guides.

School Express
This site contains some very good worksheets for you to print out and use in your classroom.

Games, Puzzles, Quizzes, Tests
You will not believe the resources this site has to offer. Find places on the web to make great learning tools!

The Electric Teacher
This site is designed to help teachers in their quest for learning how to use technology effectively in their classrooms. VERY useful information here, including tutorials.

Chittenango Library Art Program

This quote is on the board today: I also stopped by the Chittenango Library and the kids’ librarian is open to doing a craft type program for homeschoolers during the day time for various ages if anyone is interested.

You might have to call to express interest.

Oneida Armory Update- Great News

Im guessing because so many people went last year the armory will now be open Monday thru Friday (every week day) from 9-12. Here is some of what is included:

They have a bounce house, balls, huge open gym, ect.

From my own experience they also have a thomas car that kids can take turns on, basketball hoops that arent used (maybe could be for the older homeschoolers) one of those slide things that the car runs down, and some of those stacked together soft blocks that are slides and stuff. There are also hoola hoops and a climbing thing with a small slide that the kids fly off. Oh, and there is a basketball hoop for the little ones.

This is a great place to go, most moms there are christian type or homeschoolers themselves so you arent going to be judged.

I still dont know if they are open just yet, but will hear soon I hope.

Ice Skating in Rome

Usually starts in October through March, still waiting to hear when it will open this year because of renovations but I will update.

Oneida Parks & Rec Programs- Armory

In the past the armory on Mondays & Fridays has a play/gym time for kids from 10-11:30. The site hasnt updated yet on when that might start again, but I will post when I know. I have sent them an email. I will also post other things I hear from them.

Oneida Public Library for September- Childrens Room

September 9 and 10

Make It, Take It

Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Children in grades 1 through 3 can make original games, box monsters, sun catchers and fabric collages at an afterschool workshop led by Patti Clements.

September 16 and 17

Make It, Take It

Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Children in grades 1 through 3 can make original games, box monsters, sun catchers and fabric collages at an afterschool workshop led by Patti Clements.

September 18

Exploring Art for Homeschoolers

Thursday at 1 p.m.

Artist and teacher Carol Cotten conducts this special two-session art workshop for homeschooled students in grades 3 through 6. The second session is Thursday, September 25, at the same time.

September 18 to October 23

Student Writers’ Workshop

Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Using the Excellence in Writing Program of Andrew Pudewa, Karen Schereumann will guide homeschoolers and others in 7th through 12th grade with the strategies in research, reference and writing needed to earn “A’s” in school assignments.

September 23 and 24

Make It, Take It

Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Children in grades 1 through 3 can make original games, box monsters, sun catchers and fabric collages at an afterschool workshop led by Patti Clements.

Oneida Public Library Story Time

SNUGGLE UP AND READ!

Ready To Read
for toddlers on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Ready, Set, Read
for preschoolers on Thursdays
at 10 a.m.

Jervis Library Story Time

Begins September 29th, I dont have more information right now.

However here is the event calendar for Jervis
http://www.jervislibrary.org/eventscal.html

Rome Farmer's Market

The farmers market in Rome

9am-5pm Fridays W. Dominick St (near the bank & fort)
Every Friday until November 7th

Mothers of Preschoolers- MOPS

Oneida Mops starts up again, here are the facts:

Starts: Tuesday September 9th
At: 9:30-11:30 am

Charge: $1 per child for the Moppets program.

This is for all moms with children under school age, that means under 1st grade.

Excellence in Writing

Oneida Public Library Excellence in Writing - Teaching Writing seminar

This will start on:

• September 18 thru October 23rd.
• Time is 1:00 -2:30
• Cost- Free

Art Program

This will be a two week only program with Carol Cotten just for homeschoolers. 3rd-6th Grade.

The dates are September 18 and 25 from 2-3:30.

She has a wonderful educational lesson plan that will encompass many curriculum areas beautifully!!!!

Email for Signups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CNYHSEN/message/4812

Speech & Debate Club

The Syracuse Speech and Debate club will meet starting:

• Monday, September 15th
• At: the Canastota Library
• Time: 5 - 8 pm
• In the Lawson Room.
• For homeschool students 12 and up.
• Parent participation is a must.

Our main purpose is to teach students to have purposeful speech that will touch other people through ministry etc.

You can contact Rick through the site if you are interested in joining before showing up.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CNYHSEN/message/4811

Piano Lessons

Piano teachers near Utica
http://www.stagemusicpianos.com/Teachers.html

YMCA Oneida Gym & Swim Program

• Starts Thursday September 11th
• 10:30 am
• $35/child

I don't know if it is $35 a week or $35 a month or year, if someone knows, please let me know:
marywgreen@gmail.com

Science Class 6th-12th Graders

>- Biology
>- Antomy and Physiology for 6th - 12th Graders
>- How to Start and Run a Medically Based One-On-One
> Exercise Training / Rehab Business.. Straight Out of
> High School.. or at Any Age
>- Sports Medicine / Athletic Training / Exercise Physiology
>
>We're offering a huge 50% discount on all four of these
>classes - but only for the next few days.
>
> Go here for details..
>
>http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

Science Class 6th-12th Graders

>- Biology
>- Antomy and Physiology for 6th - 12th Graders
>- How to Start and Run a Medically Based One-On-One
> Exercise Training / Rehab Business.. Straight Out of
> High School.. or at Any Age
>- Sports Medicine / Athletic Training / Exercise Physiology
>
>We're offering a huge 50% discount on all four of these
>classes - but only for the next few days.
>
> Go here for details..
>
>http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

Oneida Public Library for September

Make It, Take It
Tuesday and Wednesdays Sept. 9,10,16,17,23,24, at 3:30 pm
Children in grades 1-3 will create original games, box monsters , sun
catchers and fabric collages register by calling 363 - 3050

Blues,Jazz,Swing and rock
Saturdays, Sept.20 thru oct. 25 at 10am
Tom Townsley will combine lectures,film,sound tracks and discussion to
explore the rich veins of African and European musical expression that
created the wealth of popular American Music

Bowling in Caz

Bowling at Caz Bowling:

• Starts September 12th (Friday) @ 12:30pm
• All ages welcome
  
• All homeschoolers
• Shoes & lessons Included
• $2 per person, per game
• Weekly until Nov. 21st
• 1 hour games for 4 people
• Head count needed, contact Mindy through the group site
  

Welcome

I just wanted to start keeping better track of the stuff going on in our area. If you know where we are, you know, if not, you dont, sorry, even though we homeschool we dont want to advertise where we are going to be. I am going to go back and get some posts and hopefully post whats going on for the next few months.