PCHEA

Family Game Night

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Family Games Night

When: Friday, February 17th at 6:00 PM at Heritage.

Food: Pizza & Dessert Please bring a dessert. All desserts will be entered in a dessert contest.

"Guess Who" Game: Before you come, write down 3 things about yourself on a piece of paper. Two of these items should be true, one will be false. Do not put your name on the paper.

Please RSVP to Tom (or to the Yahoo email group) as soon as you can so we know how much pizza we should order.

February 2012 Newsletter

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Father-Daughter Dance: Feb. 10th

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The Father Daughter Dance is next week, February 10th!

Dress: Feel free to dress as you wish. Some dads will wear jeans while others will wear ties. Each daddy/daughter couple will have their picture taken also.

Food: Each family should bring a dessert. If you can, also bring a snack/appetizer finger food.

Contact Trisha for more information.

Honor Band Opportunity for Homeschoolers

2012-01-20T08:52:00.000-08:00

The first Christian School/Home School Honor Band in the state of Oklahoma will be held at Southern Nazarene University on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, 2012.

There will be two bands:
Intermediate Bands - designed for middle school students through the 8th grade
Advanced Bands - designed for more experienced players, although advanced younger students will have the option of auditioning for this ensemble.

Auditions for the Advanced Band will be Saturday, March 3 at SNU in Bethany, OK. Material will come from the Advanced Rubank Book, Vol.1. Audition schedules will be emailed by Wednesday, Feb. 22. High school directors will be needed to help with Advanced Band auditions.

Intermediate Band members will be selected through recommendations by their directors.

Fees for the Advanced Band will be $5.00 for each auditioning student, with an additional $6.00 participation fee for all students who are selected for the band.

Fees for the Intermediate Band will be $6.00 for each participant. All fees will be payable to "SNU School of Music." Each selected student will receive a patch noting their achievement. Both bands will be directed by experienced Christian band directors, Dr. Phil Moore with the Advanced Band, and Bryan Myers with the Intermediate Band.

Application forms are due Monday, Feb. 20 for both Intermediate and Advanced Bands.

For application forms and questions, please contact:
Dr. Phil Moore( pmoore@snu.edu )405-491-6363 Director SNU Symphonic Band or
Dr. Tom Rye ( trye@att.net ) 405-341-1580 of Central Oklahoma Homeschool Bands

The schedule is as follows:
Monday, Feb. 20 Applications due by mail, fax, or email
Wednesday, Feb. 22 Audition schedule emailed to Advanced Band
Saturday, March 3 Advanced Band auditions beginning at 9:00am
Audition fees ($5.00) due for Advanced Band

Friday, April 27 Participation fees ($6.00) due for both bands
2:00pm Advanced Band Registration in Herrick Auditorium
Intermediate Band Registration in Music Building
2:30-5pm Rehearsal No. 1 (with break)
5pm-6:30pm Meal on your own
6:30-7:30pm Rehearsal No. 2

Saturday, April 28
9:30-11:30am Rehearsal No. 3 (with break)
11:30am-1:00pm Meal on your own
1:00-2:00pm Rehearsal No. 4
2:00-3:00pm Break
3:00-4:00pm CONCERT in Herrick Auditorium

Dr. Phil Moore stated, "This opportunity for your students will enrich both their musical and spiritual growth and will be based in a Christ-centered environment that will reinforce the Christian character we wish to see in maturing instrumental musicians."

Nursing Home Visit: Jan. 27th

2012-01-19T10:17:00.000-08:00

Ministry opportunity! If you are interested in going to the Golden Rule Nursing Home on Friday, January 27th, email Trisha or see the Yahoo emails for more information. The children (and parents!) will be singing songs, playing instruments, and visiting with the residents.

Planning Meeting for Father Daughter Dance: Jan. 10th

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Father Daughter Dance---coming February 10th.

The planning meeting for the Father Daughter Dance is at 6 p.m. at Sips on January 10th. Mom's Night will start immediately after that meeting at 7 p.m. Anyone willing to help with the Dance is welcome to come. :)

Moms' Night Out: Tuesday Jan. 10th

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Come join us at Sips this Tuesday (the 10th) at 7 p.m. for Mom's Night Out. We will be discussing Language Arts. What have you used in this area that has been helpful? Please bring anything you want to share regarding Language - Spelling, Writing helps, grammar, reading.....let's share ideas with each other. :)

Hope to see you Tuesday evening. If you have any questions, please let me know. Amy

January 2012 Newsletter

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Caroling: Dec. 15th

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Christmas Caroling
Thursday, December 15th

Meet at Heritage Church at 6:30. After caroling, we will gather at the Schwab's house. Bring a plate of baked goodies to share.

Mom's Night Out: Dec. 13th

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Mom's Night is Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 7 p.m. at Sips. Please bring your ideas for Christmas traditions, books, crafts, & fun activities. Come share ideas or get new ideas for this Christmas. Hope to see you there!!

December 2011 Newsletter

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Correction:
The date for the December Mom's Night Out is wrong on the newsletter.
The correct day is Tuesday, December 13th
at Sips, downtown Shawnee, 7 pm.

Craft Fair :: December 3rd

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November 2011 Newsletter

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Dessert Contest Postponed

2011-10-13T07:54:00.000-07:00

Notice:
The Dessert Contest
scheduled for October 18th
has been postponed.

Moms' Night Out: Tuesday Oct. 11th

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Fall is in the air!!! Since fall is here and since fall is a beautiful time of year........I thought we could talk about it. :)

So, on Tuesday....bring your favorite fall books, recipes, traditions, crafts, etc. Come and share your fun fall ideas. Or, just come relax with a cup of hot coffee and listen and enjoy.

Sips at Seven

October 2011 Newsletter

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Fall Social Pictures

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The Fall Social was so much fun!
Thank you, Ralph and Amy, for hosting the event.

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Craft Fair::December 3rd

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C R A F T -- F A I R

Calling all crafters, knitters, sewers, bakers, tinkerers, fly fishing lure makers, and creators of anything useful and interesting!!!!

It is time to get busy crafting! We will be having our craft fair on Saturday, December 3rd from 9 to 12 at Heritage Church in Shawnee.The cost will be 5 dollars per 6 foot table or split a table with another family. Anyone who is a member of PCHEA is invited to come set up a table, this includes graduated children, moms and dads (family businesses are welcome). Tables are limited, so reserve your table now!!

Looking forward to the many talents of our wonderful families,

Nancy

(The fee will go towards the cost of advertising in the local paper as
well as helping with our End of the Year Awards Banquet in the spring.)

Oklahoma State Fair Field Trip::Sept. 23rd

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Oklahoma State Fair Academy Field Trip
September 23rd

PCHEA is scheduled to attend the OK State Fair
Academy on Fri., Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m. For
more info visit http://www.okstatefair.com/academy.asp

Contact Trisha Houghton for information.

Fall Social: Rescheduled for Sep. 23th

2011-09-07T08:36:00.000-07:00

Important News Flash!!!

Because of rain, the Fall Social has been rescheduled for Friday, September 23rd. Same time, same place. We hope to see you all there!

The Fall Social is Friday, September 16th at 6 p.m. We are hoping you are planning to attend!! All you need to bring are lawn chairs for your family and food according to the list below. Please come and join us for sweet fellowship, yummy food and fun activities. If you have any questions, contact Amy Puckett.

Last name begining with A-H - bring a main dish

Last name beginning with I-Q - bring a side dish

Last name beginning with R-Z - bring a dessert

(directions will be posted to the Yahoo group)

Newsletter September 2011

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A Few Reminders

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Reminder: The Moms' Tea is just 4 days away....Saturday, Sep. 3rd. See this post for more information.

Also, get your membership forms turned in by September 1st to remain a member of PCHEA.

Lastly, take note that the field trip for the Shawnee Maze, scheduled for October, has been canceled.

Penny Whistle Classes: Mondays, weekly

2011-08-30T19:20:00.000-07:00

Come join the fun and excitement of learning to play the penny whistle. This is the same instrument used to play the theme songs in the movies "Titanic and Brave-Heart as well as the introduction to the Lord of the Rings". It is a beautiful inexpensive instrument to learn music and a good starter instrument to learn to play most all other woodwind instruments. The fingering is close, and in some cases the exact same, as for other woodwind instruments. The amount of air and control is the same as on other woodwind instruments.

Lessons are free - there is an initial cost of $15 for the beginners book and Clark D penny whistle. These are the same whistles used by the professional musicians. Lessons are held each Monday at Heritage Church; for ages 6 to 10, 2:15 to 2:30 pm; for ages 11 and up 2:30 to 3:00 pm. Once we have enough people playing, we will consider marching in the Shawnee Christmas Parade and the Seminole 4th of July Parade, as well as other events that maybe available.

Sincerely,
Richard Kelsey

Braum's Book Buddy Reading Program

2011-08-26T19:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Peachies,

Well the info came in too late for the back to school fair, but we can now sign up for the Braum's Book Buddy Reading Incentive Program. Here's a short blurb about it. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me via email.

The Braum's Book Buddy Reading Incentive Program is for elementary aged children in the 1st - 5th grades only. (Sorry kindergarteners. You will need to wait till next year.) There are 6 prize coupons. Each coupon requires the student read 6 books. A sheet of 36 stickers comes with the booklet. The teacher must fill out and sign the coupons as they are given to the students. Students must be present to redeem prizes and they must be be done inside, not in the drive thru. Only one coupon may be redeemed at a time. The program runs from October when the coupons come in until June, 2012.

Now, in order to sign up please send me the following by the end of August: Parents' names, Child's name and grade, address and phone # or contact info.
Since I didn't take up a mail fee, I will try to pass these out as I see people at our support group events. Normally they don't come in until the last half of October and I will send out an email when they do.

Happy Reading and Happy Ice Cream eating!
Pamela White

September Events

2011-08-25T17:07:00.001-07:00

Here you go---a few Reminders of Upcoming Events through the Month of September. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. (And if I have forgotten anything, please email me and let me know).
Ruth

Family Game Night: tomorrow evening, August 26th.
http://pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/08/family-game-night-aug-26th.html

P.E. Registration: next week, Thursday, September 1st.
http://pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/08/physical-education-pe-weekly-on.html

Mom's Tea:September 3rd. Directions coming soon by email.
http://pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/07/teabrunch-draft.html

Skate Day: Friday, Sept. 9
http://pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/06/skate-days.html

Soccer: starts Monday, Sept. 12th. (informational meeting on Aug. 29)
http://pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/08/soccer-starts-september-12th.html

Fall Social: September 16th.
http://pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/08/fall-social-sep-16th.html

Field Trip to the State Fair: September 23th.
http://pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/08/state-fair-field-trip-sept-23rd.html

Family Game Night: Aug. 26th

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Friday, August 26th
Heritage Church
6:30 PM
Bring snacks.
Bring games.

Bring your family.

Soccer: Starts September 12th

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Reminder... there will be a parents,players, and coaches meeting on Monday
August 29th at 6:30 to sign-up players and assign coaches. It is not to late to
sign-up and no experience is required!

Dear Home School Parents, Back by popular demand we will be having a fall
soccer season that will run from the second Monday in September to the first
Monday in November.
________________________________

If your interested in more information or signing your family up, please
read the details below.
________________________________

1. Each family must have at a minimum one parent participate, as either a,
coach, referee, line judge, set-up/clean-up, etc.
________________________________

2. All games and practice would take place at Lake-view
________________________________

3. Practice and Games would be played on Monday’s evenings from 6:00pm until
8:00 (or dark if earlier than 8:00) Make-up days due to rain would be Friday.
________________________________

4. The first hour would be spent practicing and the second hour we would be
playing.
________________________________

5. We will be playing co-ed, unless the turnout allows for teams to be
separated in Boys and Girls.

a. Age group 4-5
b. Age group 6-9
c. Age group 10-12
d. Age groups 13-up
________________________________

6. Each player will be required to wear shin guards and provide your own ball

(size varies by age) for each child. (cleats are optional, shin guards are not)
________________________________

7. Parent/Coach/Referee/Player meeting will take place on August 29 from
6:30-8:00 at the Lake-view Church to assign; teams, coaches, and referees, and
to go over the rules of the game.
________________________________

8. Season will run from September 12– November 7. This is a total of 10
games.
________________________________

9. The cost will be $15 (1 child), $25 (2 children), $30 (3 children), $35
(4 or more children).
________________________________

10. I need the following from you on or before August 29
a. Name, age, and gender of child wanting to play, and contact numbers for
your family (phone and email)
b. If one or both of the parents will be willing to participate as
i. Coach (need at least 4)
ii. Referee and line judges (need at least 8, 12 would be better)
iii. Set-up and clean-up (need 2-4, this would require you to arrive early
and set-up goals and mark field, and stay after and clean-up)
iv. Drink prep (need 1-2, would require getting water coolers filled).
________________________________

If you contact me early with your preference I will due my best to give you your
choice. Those that wait until the last minute will be placed as required to
ensure a successful season for the students.

If you have any additional questions please contact the Krefts.

Thanks, The Kreft’s

Moms' Tea: Sep. 3rd

2011-08-17T08:12:00.000-07:00

You Are Invited to

PCHEA’s 3^rd Annual Moms’ Tea & Brunch

Come and enjoy a morning of food, friendship, and encouragement as we start out the new school year. Please bring a small breakfast/ brunch dish to share.

WHEN: Saturday, September 3rd at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Ruth Smith’s home

WHO: Homeschooling Moms who are Members of PCHEA

~ Nursing babies are welcome ~

RSVP: Ruth Smith

Fall Social: Sep. 16th

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The Fall Social is right around the corner---September 16th! Make plans to attend this fun-filled evening of games, hay rides, square dancing, volleyball, fellowship, and food.

This yearly event will once again take place at the home of Ralph and Amy Puckett. More details will be announced soon.

State Fair Field Trip: Sept. 23rd

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Field Trip to the Oklahoma State Fair Academy

Fri., Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m.

It is free to the students and depending on the number of kids that attend, we will also likely have some free passes for parents and free parking passes (but not for all parents and cars).

If you are interested in going, please let Trisha H. know asap and give the following information:

Family; #Adults; #Gr. 3-5; #K-12 (other than grades 3-5).

For more information, go to http://www.okstatefair.com/academy.asp .

BTS Fair Vendor Information

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If you were not able to go to the Back -to-School Fair you might like to see the list of those who attended as vendors of homeschool services, classes, and products. Perhaps you did attend but need contact information for a specific vendor. The following list gives the name and contact information for those who had tables at the BTS Fair. Click on the image to full it full size.

You can always access this list by clicking on the "BTS-Fair Vendor Information" link on the right sidebar under "Around the Blog."

Physical Education (PE): Weekly on Thursdays

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PCHEA P.E.
Time:
Thursdays from 10:30-12:30
First hour is gym; second hour is swimming.
PLACE:
OBU Wellness Center

Registration will be September 1, 2011 at 10:30 am (This will make our 1st day run more smoothly)

1st day of PE will be September 8, 2011 from 10:30-12:30, with the 1st hour being gym, and the 2nd hour pool time. A teacher will teach gym the 1st hour, and parents are responsible to be in the pool area with your children during pool time. There will be a lifeguard on duty.

Age groups and costs are as follows:
1-3 years old $ free
4-7 years $3.50 per student per week
8-12 years $3.50 per student per week
13+ years $3.50 per student per week

PE is scheduled once a week on Thursdays.

September, October, January, February, March and April all have 4 weeks.
November and December have 2 weeks.
Payment is due the week before the Month begins (so, October's payment is due the last week in September.)
Payments are cash only this year. Payments are due at the beginning of the month for the entire month. Please come prepared to pay at Registration for September.

We understand that the cost can weigh on larger families, so we have impliated a $55 dollar maximum per family.
Example: 1 child = $14 per month; 2 children = $28 per month; 3 children = $42 per month; 4 children = $55 per month; 5 children = $55 per month; 6 children = $55 per month, etc.

Coordinators:
Jenny Hardwick
Lynette French

Homeschool Band: starts Aug. 18th

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Band in Shawnee starts next Thursday, the 18th. I know for sure that there will be a beginning band, but I'm not positive about an intermediate band. There is no advanced band in Shawnee. The location is at University Baptist Church on Kickapoo.

Thursday: Shawnee
1:30 to 3:00 Beginning Band
3:00 to 4:30 Intermediate Band
See http://centralokhomeschoolbands.com/ for more information.

Newsletter August 2011

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Events Calendar for 2011-2012

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Informational Meeting: August 11th

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New to Homeschooling?

Come to a meeting on Thursday, August 11th to learn more.

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Mom's Night Out: August 9

2011-08-08T07:58:00.000-07:00

Mom's Night is Tuesday, August 9th at Sips at 7 p.m. This week we will be discussing ways that we keep our school year organized and on track. Bring ideas for organizing, scheduling, time management, etc. Come share ideas or just come and listen. :) We may stay on topic or we may just laugh about the day we've had. It will be a fun evening out for you, so come join us.

Treasurer's Report

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the Treasurer's Report for

the 2010-2011 PCHEA year.

pcheainfo @ gmail . com

Back To School Fair: August 4

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PCHEA Back To School Fair
Thursday, August 4th 6-8 p.m.
Lakeview Church of Christ
15301 HWY 102
Shawnee, OK

Featuring:

PCHEA Information
-membership sign up
-events/field trips

Young Entrepreneur Booths
-hand-made items and food made by PCHEA members

Free Table
-curriculum, books, etc.

Exhibitors
-homeschooling information/opportunities

Mom's Night Out: July 12th

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Mom's Night will be Tuesday, July 12th at 7 p.m. at Sips. We will talk more about different lies that homeschooling mom's believe. This is based on a book by Todd Wilson (The Family Man). If you need some encouragement, prayers or laughter, please join us on Tuesday. We'd love to have you. :)

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Puckett.

Mom's Night Out

2011-07-05T10:10:00.000-07:00

Mom's Night Out is a evening where home school moms can get together to share ideas and encourage each other. It's a great time for moms to laugh, cry, pray, and fellowship with each other. We have new and different faces each time we meet and it's wonderful. And even though it's not the same women each time due to our schedules and life situations, one thing is certain, the evening is always filled with a lot of laughter as we share our experiences of the ups and downs of daily life homeschooling our children. If you need to laugh a little or just connect with some other moms who understand what your day is like, please join us each month for Mom's Night Out.

Mom's Night Out meets on the second Tuesday of each month at various locations at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Amy Puckett (rapuckett1 @ netzero dot com).

Skate Days

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Skate Days
Coordinator: Sydney Gore

Homeschool families are invited to an hour and half skate session at Star Skate in Shawnee on the second Friday of the month from 10-11:30, September through April. Note: There will be no Skate Days in December or March.

The cost is $5 per skater. Skate rental is included in the cost or you may bring your own skates. There is an additional cost for rental of in-line or speed skates.

Families need to RSVP to sydneykgore (at) yahoo (dot) com because Star Skate requires a minimum of 30 skaters for PCHEA to have this private skating session.

Skate Days for 2011-2012

Friday, September 9th 10-11:30

Friday, October 14th 10-11:30

Friday, November 11th 10-11:30

NEW Dates: (updated 11/2011)
Friday, Jan. 13th 10-11:30
Monday, Feb. 13th 10-11:30 (Valentine's Day Skate Party)
Friday, March 9th 10-11:30
Monday, April 16th 10-11:30

Star Skate

37303 W. 45th Street

(South of HWY 177 on 45th street)

405-273-2030

Box Tops

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Collect those Box Tops and earn money for PCHEA!

Last year PCHEA was able to collect enough Box Tops to earn $61 for our group. Keep clipping and collecting, and we will save them to use toward something fun at the end of the school year.

There are two collection times----October and March.

Trisha Houghton is your Box Tops Coordinator, so please save those box tops and then pass them on to Trisha at PCHEA events, by mail, or at your convenience.

"We all shop for groceries, sometimes two or three times a week –- or more. Now turn those shopping trip into easy cash for your school, and encourage friends to do the same! Just look for the Box Tops logo on hundreds of products like Cheerios^®, Hamburger Helper^® and Kleenex^®, in almost every aisle of the store. All you need to do is clip and send them to your school’s Box Tops coordinator —- each one is worth 10¢ for your school. "

Free Days: Mabee Gerrer Museum

2011-06-18T17:33:00.000-07:00

Looking for something to do on these hot summer days? Spend an afternoon at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum in Shawnee on the St. Gregory's University Campus. Now through June 26th you can enjoy a special exhibit on "Rembrandt Etchings: States, Fakes, and Restrikes." Sounds cool to me!

Free Admission in June, July, and August!!

The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee

May 2011 Newsletter

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Planning Meeting: June 3rd

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Hello Everyone!

Your new leadership team met a couple of weeks ago for some fellowship and
discussing goals for PCHEA. We all are very excited to work together and
with the members of PCHEA to make it a support group that has something
for everyone. It is our desire that PCHEA could provide fun, fellowship,
encouragement and educational activities for the various families within
it's membership. In order to do this we need to hear from you! If you
have thought to yourself "I wish PCHEA offered_______________" please come
to the PLANNING MEETING. This is the meeting where we find volunteers to
head up field trips, activities and discuss new ideas. If you feel that
PCHEA doesn't provide enough activities for your kids' age group, then you
really need to be there! Please know that your leadership team wants to
plan activities to include various age groups and interests, we just need
help!!!

Here are the details for the meeting:

PCHEA Annual Planning Meeting
Friday, June 3rd 6-8 pm
Pizza and drinks included!!
Heritage Church in Shawnee
There will be no childcare, but if you have older children that can watch
your younger ones downstairs in the nursery rooms, that is fine!

Please put this date on your calendar!

Mom's Night Out: April 12th

2011-04-09T11:42:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies,
I wanted to give you a reminder that Mom's Night is coming up. We will be meeting next Tuesday, April 12th, 7:00 pm at my house.

As always, you are all welcome. We have new and different faces each time we meet and it's wonderful. And even though it's not the same women each time due to our schedules and life situations, one thing is certain, the evening is always filled with a lot of laughter as we share our experiences of the ups and downs of daily life homeschooling our children. If you need to laugh a little or just connect with some other moms that understand what your day is like, please come on out.

This meeting our topic will be "chapter books." Think of some great chapter books that you and your kids have enjoyed reading or some books that they read by themselves and really loved, then come tell us about them. Hopefully we will all come away with some new ideas for reading with our family.

Hope to see you Tuesday, Nancy

Local Music Events at OBU

2011-04-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra:

Spring concert featuring Dr. Louima Lilite singing Mahler's "Songs of a Wayfarer". The program also includes works by Shostakovich, Brahms, Britten, Grainger, Mozart, Gerswhin, and Sondheim.

When: Tuesday, April 12th at 7:30pm
Where: OBU Raley Chapel, in Potter Auditorium. Free parking is available near Raley.
Cost: Free

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Shawnee Honor Choir - Homeschool Performance:

There are nearly 40 members in this year's choir and 15 of them are homeschooled!

When: Friday, April 29th, at 10am (the concert will be about 25 min tops)
Where: OBU, Raley Chapel, Yarborough Auditorium
Cost: Free

Awards Night: May 16th

2011-04-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon: Awards Night on Monday, May 16, 2011
Lakeview Church of Christ

5 PM: Set up displays
6 PM: Potluck begins

The deadline to RSVP for our event is Monday, May 2nd.

Contact Marilyn or Lori to rsvp or for more information.

PCHEA's Got Talent: May 6th

2011-04-09T08:59:00.000-07:00

From Dephanie:

Some of you have asked me if the PCHEA's Got Talent event is still on, and the answer is a resounding YES!

Our heart and vision is for the evening to be a showcase of the talents and gifts God has poured out upon our children and families, and to provide an opportunity to share and celebrate the hard work and accomplishments that often go unsung throughout the school year.

Children of all ages are invited to participate - BIG kids, too! - as well as groups (of students, families, etc). Teresa Burnett and I spent some time this afternoon brainstorming ideas about possible presentations, so here are just a few:

*Instrumental performance: piano, band or orchestral instrument, harmonica, etc.

*Vocal performance: solo or group (a piano is available, but you must provide your own accompanist. We will probably be able to provide a sound system for a recorded accompaniment as well); musical theater scene, etc.

*Dance: ballet, jazz, Irish dance, etc.

*Drama: short scene from a play, etc.

*Recitation: speech, poem, scripture memory, monologue; a reading of original written work (essay, poem, short story or excerpt), etc.

*Presentation on a project: Show and explain about a project (science, history, 4H, photography, art work, short original film, etc). We may have access to a computer for a power-point or video presentation.

*Life skills: karate, handicrafts, etc.

As you can see, the possibilities are only limited by our own imaginations. I'm looking forward to seeing what our PCHEA family can do!

For children who are not yet ready (or willing) to present live in front of an audience, we would still like to celebrate his or her gifts and talents. There will be some tables in the foyer available for table displays: art work, jewelry, handicrafts, photography, hobbies, projects, etc,. Please sign-up and let us know if you're like to participate - table space is limited!

Since May 6th is fast approaching (there's just under 4 weeks until the event) the presentation/performance would ideally incorporate your child's current work and interests. Please note: This is NOT meant to be stressful!

So, how do you sign up?

We need the following information:

1) Name and age of participating child (grade optional); if group performance, than names and ages of all participants

2) Parental contact info: email and phone number

3) Category:

A) Fine Arts Performance (solo or group: music- instrumental, vocal; dance; drama, etc)
B) Presentation (recitation - speech, monologue, poetry, reading of original writing, etc; present and explain project or hobby)
C) Life Skills (karate, 4H project, photography, movie making, etc).

****Please note, these categories are flexible. Use your judgement - we just need to know for program order and set purposes). And feel free to add categories if needed! :)

4) Name of piece or presentation with title, composer, or author (if applicable)

5) Estimated length of time for performance/presentation (NO longer than 6 minutes)

6) Any special needs: podium, music stand, table, mic, etc.

DEADLINE: Please sign-up up Wednesday, April 27th. This will give you a few weeks to mull over ideas, as well as give us time to put together a good order and print a program.

PLEASE NOTE: It's important that we stick to the 6 minute time limit - none of us want to be at an event that lasts for 3.5 hours. On a Friday night. So please take the time to estimate the length of time - this will help all of us!

And the details:

What: PCHEA's Got Talent!

When: Friday, May 6th from 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Heritage Church

Why: To share and celebrate God's incredible gifts with our homeschool family

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Teresa Burnett. (Just a note - I receive the daily digest version of the yahoo emails, so if you reply to the group I won't receive your email until the following day. The best way to reach me via email is a direct message).

Looking forward to celebrating with you all!

Dephanie

April 2011 Newsletter

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Skate Day: March 21st

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SKATE DAY
March 21 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm!
$5 per skater (In-lines and speed skates are $4 extra.)

Please RSVP to Ghislaine Washburn

PCHEA's Got Talent: Save the Date

2011-03-10T19:31:00.000-08:00

PCHEA's Got Talent Night
Friday evening, May 6th

Save the date! Start practicing! And look out for more details! Emails outlining participation and entry guidelines, location, specific times, etc, will be sent out shortly.

Looking forward to being wow-ed -

Dephanie

March 2011 Newsletter

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Calling All Potential Leaders

2011-02-10T10:49:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

I hope that you are all coping with the snow alright. It sure is fun, for
awhile anyway!!

Well, folks, the time to submit a written vision statement for your
leadership role in PCHEA is fast approaching - one more week - February
15.

Your statement should be sent to Susan McMullen for publication in the
March newsletter for the rest of us to see.

If you need a reminder regarding the positions, you can visit our website
at pcheahomeschoolers.blogspot.com to view the details concerning election
of officers.

PCHEA is such a wonderful group of people, we have such great
get-togethers and learning activities, and we always have helpful
information to share with one another. We all benefit from the fact that
PCHEA exists, but it wouldn't exist without our members volunteering for
leadership.

Please take some time to prayerfully consider your role in our group. We
all have a part to play in helping PCHEA to be the best support group it
can be.

God Bless,
Will and Nancy Schwab

Valentine Skate Day: Feb. 14th

2011-02-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

Skate Day and Valentine's Party on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14!!!

DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14!!

TIME: 1:30 to 3:00 pm

PLACE: STAR SKATE IN SHAWNEE

COST: $5 PER SKATER (Includes regular skates. Inlines and speed skates are $4 extra. You are welcome to bring your own skates, but the price per skater is the same.)

Valentine's Party:
1. Bring a snack to share if you want.
2. Bring a 2 liter of pop to share if you like.
3. Bring a decorated box for each child to receive Valentines in.
4. Bring Valentines for your children to hand out. We normally have about 50 skaters, so you can give one to all, or give to those you know. It is up to your family and budget!! (Dollar General usually has themed cards cheaper than WalMart).

Please do not feel obligated in any way to participate in the "Valentine's card exchange". I realize that for some that this is not something that your family chooses to celebrate or recognize (We haven't always celebrated it, ourselves. You are still welcome to partake of the snacks and drinks with us if you choose!!

Thank you for helping make Skate Day a Success!!

Please RSVP (we have a minimum to meet).
Ghislaine (G'Laine) Washburn

Capitol Day: February 17th

2011-02-08T19:01:00.001-08:00

Go here for more information about Capitol Day:
http://www.ochec.com/Categories.aspx?Id=Capitol_Day

Oklahoma City Convention: April 26-27

2011-02-08T18:50:00.001-08:00

The following came from the OCHEC site. For more information regarding the upcoming convention, go to http://www.ochec.com/Categories.aspx?Id=OKC_Convention

Oklahoma City Convention

IMPORTANT - NEW DATES THIS YEAR
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
APRIL 26-27, 2011

REGISTER EARLY FOR SPECIAL PRICING!!!!
(Plus free speaker handout booklet if preregistered.)

FREE GIFT WITH EVERY REGISTRATION ($250 Value)

LARGEST NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS IN 25 YEARS

NEW WORKSHOP TRACK DESIGNED FOR TEENS

Central Oklahoma Homeschool Convention

Tuesday April 26 - Wednesday April 27, 2011

Cox Convention Center

One Myriad Gardens
Oklahoma City, OK

February 2011 Newsletter

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Geography Fair: Feb. 24th

2011-01-18T20:39:00.000-08:00

Hello, fellow globe trotters! Now that we're well on our way into a new year, filled with the anticipation and hope of things to come, why not set aside some time to travel the world as well? How about bringing the entire family, getting a chance to experience a variety of cultures, learn about distant lands, sample some tasty food - all for free?

That sort of thing doesn't happen every day.

My fellow tour guide and I are happy to host this year's annual PCHEA Geography Fair, to be held on Thursday, Feb. 24th, at Heritage Baptist Church in Shawnee. The first tour kicks off at 6:30pm; no reservations are required, and all are welcome to attend! Passports will be ready at the door.

Now, you may want to know more about the destinations to which you will be traveling. We would love to know more about that, too! It's entirely up to our creative PCHEA community - we have tables ready to be filled with all those history/geography/social studies projects that you made at home that are starting to get a little dusty in the dining room (can you tell I'm a homeschool mom or what) - or better yet, maybe participating in the geography fair will give you a good excuse to actually GET those projects done! :) In the past, we have visited Ancient Egypt, learned about the Vikings, traveled to Haiti, immersed ourselves in Isreali culture and clapped along to a dance- just to name a few of the amazing projects that have been shared and so enjoyed in years past.

It can be as simple or elaborate as you'd like - a poster board filled with interesting facts about a country that strikes your fancy, a table filled with artifacts from a beloved culture, complete with costumes and food, or an opportunity to share some great books and projects that you and your child have had fun compiling during your social studies - it's completely up to you. And feel free to team up with some friends if you'd like! The more the merrier!

To reiterate:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th at HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30pm

All we need to know is WHO (so we can reserve you a table) and WHERE (country, culture, or time period, so we can get it into the passport) and WHAT (do you need an outlet for a crockpot - yum! I'm hoping someone needs an outlet - or cd player or computer, etc).

So far, our tour is pretty short.

So tell me, where else are we going? :)

Your trusty tour guides,

Dephanie Lilite and Jenea Baughman

Skate Day: January 10th

2011-01-03T21:37:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!!

I am a little late getting this out, but Skate Day is Back on Track for the Spring Semester!!!

We are meeting on Monday, January 10th at 1:30 at Star Skate in Shawnee!!

We are super excited!! Come and join us for a ton of fun and some great exercise to boot!!

$5 per skater, includes regular skates (inline and leather skates are available for $3 more)

Hope to see you there!! We do have to meet a minimum, so please RSVP!!!!

Ghislaine

January 2011 Newsletter

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Game Night: January 14th

2010-12-31T22:20:00.000-08:00

Hey - Hey!
Happy New Year's Eve… Eve!
Within hours all 2010 calendars will be rendered useless – forcing us to splurge and fashion a crisp new 2011 calendar, or if you're at all like me, you'll hang the one your insurance agent thoughtfully gave to you (thanks Chris). Either way, all of us will collectively begin scratching down the special days and events of the year to come. With that in mind, here are two dates you may (scratch that) will want to remember and add to your calendar. Got your pen?

Here are the dates: January 14th and February 4th

With the New Year, we welcome the happy return of the family game night. As a matter of fact, we plan to kick-off the year with two game nights, both before the Colts kick-off on Super Bowl Sunday… okay, okay – you know who I'm rootin' for.

Pastor Jay and company have caved into the pressure and will graciously house both events on the second floor of their church (Heritage Baptist); virtual hugs all around, by the way. Both events will start at 6:30 and will wind-down and wrap-up around 10:00.

This event is strictly for… everyone! From small children to tweens to teens to grown adults, from single bodies to large families; this event will be a blast for everyone!

Games? You bet! We will have games ranging from engaging card games, to intense board games; even lively group games.

Food? Are you kidding? We will have snacks and drinks to suit even the most diverse taste-buds.

Fellowship? Duh! Count on fellowship with faces both new and familiar.

Sound too good to be true? Thinking there's got to be a catch? Haha, I can't pull the wool over your eyes.

If you want to join in on the epic-ness, please bring at least one (1) unique snack or dessert that you'd like to share and one (1) of your favorite games (unless you're a college-type bachelor, in which case, please don't bring Oreos or "spin the bottle").

Figure on a great time, full of fellowship, laughs, and cookies. Every event that PCHEA puts on depends exclusively on attendees to generate its ultimate success and fun.
So come on - show us some love! We'll see you there ;)

A Happy New Year in the mean time!

Tom Kordsiemon

Moms Night Out: December 14th

2010-12-12T07:53:00.000-08:00

MOM'S NIGHT OUT

Our next Mom's night is Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 pm. This time it will be at my home in Shawnee. We will discuss fun winter activities (crafts, places to go, things to do, nature, books to read, etc) so be thinking about some of those fun things you have done in the past, or that wonderful activity you have been thinking of doing.

If there are some special traditions that your family enjoys at this time of year, that would be great to hear about also. We'll have a fire going and some yummy treats, please plan to come and just relax without the kids for a while!!

If you can bring a treat to share, that would be appreciated, but definitely not a necessity!!

Looking forward to seeing you all,
Love, Nancy

December Newsletter 2010

2010-12-01T06:40:00.000-08:00

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Craft Fair: Dec. 4th

2010-11-29T09:32:00.000-08:00

P.C.H.E.A. Craft Fair

A great opportunity to do your Christmas shopping!
Join us at the PCHEA Craft Fair!

Look for: hair bows, homemade laundry soap, goat milk soap and lotion, fleece hats, Usborne books, baby items, seashell theme crafts, shoulder bags, ornaments, jewelry, pampered chef, Scentsy, cake baking business, photography business, Tech Rescue, baked goodies, fishing flies, Premier Jewelry, Hair by Maria, the list goes on and on, but these are a few things just to give you an idea.

Saturday, Dec. 4th, 5-9pm at Lakeview Church of Christ

Caroling: December 9th

2010-11-29T08:41:00.000-08:00

Hi PCHEAS,

We are having a night of Christmas caroling on Thursday, December 9th. The plan is to meet at Heritage Church at 6:30 p.m. We will leave from there and visit some area widows & maybe a local nursing home. We will then meet at Heritage around 8:00 for some cookies & cocoa. I don't know yet if we will go as a large group or go in a few groups. This will depend on how many attend. Hopefully we will have many attend so we can visit many people.

All you need to bring is a plate of cookies to share & your joyful voices. :)

The following are the songs we hope to sing. ( I'm sure we will cover other songs too): Away in a Manger, Silent Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Joy to the World, Jingle Bells, We wish you a Merry Christmas

If you plan on attending, please respond by Thursday, Dec. 2nd, so we can start making plans of how many places we can go. Of course you can join us even if you don't respond. :)

If you have any questions, please contact me or Leeanna Yoakum.

Have a great week!
Amy Puckett

November 2010 Newsletter

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SKATE DAY: Nov. 15 instead of Nov. 8

2010-10-18T12:44:00.000-07:00

Skate Day in November has been changed.

The staff of Star Skate will be out of town on our regularly scheduled 2nd Monday, so we have moved it to the 3rd Monday!!!

Please mark your calendars and let me know if you plan to attend in November!!!

Skate Day Monday, November 15th, 2010

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

$5 per skater

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Watch email for updates and/or cancellations due to numbers, weather, etc.

Ghislaine

Dessert Contest & Chili Cook Off - Oct. 22

2010-10-17T11:04:00.000-07:00

The Chili Cook Off and Dessert Contest is coming!

WHEN: October 22, 2010 TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Heritage Church (on Bryan Street in Shawnee)

Pull out your family's favorite chili recipe or dessert. Then RSVP and let me know if your kiddo(s) plan on entering the contest.

PCHEA will provide baked potatoes, drinks and paper goods. Participants provide the chili or dessert, or both if you're feeling really ambitious.

This event has always been a lot of fun for the kids. It's an opportunity for them to shine! We hope you will plan on being there. If your family doesn't want to enter the contest you are welcome to come and taste the yummy creations of your fellow PCHEA members.

Everyone is welcome to come. It's a fun night of eating and fellowship! Wow, what more could you ask for?

If you have any questions feel free to contact Ghislaine or Cyndi. We are expecting to hear from you soon, so get busy looking up those recipes!

Please RSVP by Wednesday, October, 20th.

Ghislaine Washburn
Cyndi Seeley

Shawnee Maze - Oct. 21

2010-10-16T11:26:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Day Shawnee Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Go to miklesfamilyfarm.com for more information.

Homeschool Day
Wednesday, October 21st
9:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
$5.00 per person includes pumpkin
(age three and under enter free)

RSVP to Susan McMullen.

Pack lunch & extra drinking water.
Keep an eye on the weather report to dress comfortably for the day.

5 Acre Maze (with age appropriate clues) or Mini Maze
Old-Fashioned Tractor Pulled Hayride
Cutting a kid-sized pumpkin from the pumpkin patch
A barrel train ride
Meeting the farm animals
Rubber duck races
Playing on the hay
New! Fun Farm Animal Facts

National Weather Festival: Nov. 6th

2010-10-14T09:23:00.000-07:00

Click on the image for more information about the Weather Festival coming November 6th, in Norman, Oklahoma. This is a fun event for the whole family.

Cool Quiz Site

2010-10-14T08:57:00.000-07:00

http://quizlet.com/

Recently I read about this quiz site on a homeschool list and found it quite interesting. So, I'm sharing it here, thinking it might be useful to other PCHEA members as well. The following information comes directly from the Quizlet site:
Ruth

About Quizlet

Quizlet is the largest flash cards and study games website with over 2.5 million free sets of flashcards covering every possible subject. It's the best place to play educational games, memorize vocabulary and study online.

What you can do with Quizlet...

Make or Find Flashcards

Create flashcard sets with your own terms and definitions
Or choose from millions of flashcard sets created by other users

Use Powerful Study Tools

Flashcard Mode lets you familiarize yourself with the material.
Learn Mode is the most powerful study mode, keeping track of your scores, and retesting incorrect answers.
Test Mode generates customizable tests with short-answer, matching, multiple choice and true/false options.

Share & Study with Your Friends

Create a group to share or discuss flashcards with your friends or classmates.
Edit and improve sets created by other group members.

Play Competitive Study Games

Scatter is a fun matching game which lets you drag and drop questions and answers with your mouse while racing against the clock.
Space Race is the ultimate video game study simulation. Racing the clock, you type in answers to questions flying overhead before they evade your grasp.

Study on the Go

Never leave home without Quizlet!
Choose from dozens of mobile apps on iPhone, Android, Palm, etc.

Use Quizlet in the Classroom

Teachers, give your students a free study tool that's both powerful and fun.
Host a group where your students can create and discuss study materials for your class.

Mom's Night Out - Oct. 12

2010-10-09T11:56:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Just want to remind you all that Mom's Night is starting up again on the 2nd Tuesdays of each month. We will be meeting at Heritage Church at 7:00. Feel free to come later than that, we are there for a couple of hours so you are welcome to walk in later.

Our discussion topic this month is "Fun Picture Books". Please bring in one or two of your family's favorites. They could be holiday books, or just a favorite story that get read over and over. Picture books apeal to a wide range of children, even older children enjoy them and can benefit from the short story plots when studying literary elements such as plot, character, theme, setting etc. We will look at these books, discuss for a while and then you'll be free to chat as you like!!!

Looking forward to seeing you all,
Nancy

October 2010 Newsletter

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Addition to newsletter:

PCHEA Entreprenuers Boutique
December 3rd, Heritage Church, Shawnee

All members of PCHEA are invited to set up a table for
selling, also family businesses can display their products.

Tea Time Pictures

2010-09-23T08:26:00.000-07:00

The Mom's Tea on September 18th was lovely. Thank you to Jeri Akin for opening her home and to all the ladies who helped with the preparations. A sweet time of fellowship and food was enjoyed by all, and Dephanie gave an encouraging (and convicting!) devotional. The tea was a great kick-off to the Mom's Night Out gatherings that are upcoming on a monthly basis.

Piano Lessons

2010-09-22T08:43:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I am attaching a flyer for a dear friend of ours who is building a private piano studio in Shawnee. Stephanie has her Masters in Piano Pedagogy, and has several years of experience. I know several of her students personally, and they love her! She is a fine Christian young woman, and was herself home-educated. Whether you have a little one who would benefit from the class setting, an older child who is interested, or if piano is what you've always wished you would have made time for, Stephanie would be a great fit.

Thanks so much!
Shawn & Amber Crawley,
Marriage Legacy, MSC North American Mission Board
www.marriagelegacy.com

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Fossil Field Trip: September 22nd

2010-09-08T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hello All,

Some of you have already responded to the newsletter and some of you picked up forms at the Back to School Fair, but I wanted to get the information out to everyone about our Creation Fossil Field Trip!! Thank you to the families who have already responded: Stokes and Bourlans, and of course the Washburn's will be there!!! We need at least 12 more families committed to going!!!

We are going to Davis for the Fossil Field Trip [on Sept. 22nd]. If you did not get to go last year, here is your chance to experience it!! If you are unsure about whether or not to go, ask around to those who went last year!! We had a great time and learned a lot about God's Creation and the fossil record. You will even get to bring your fossils home with you!!

I have included an attachment from Creation Truth Foundation that gives the details of the field trip, such as what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect. [PDF link with itinerary is below.]

THE ONLY CHANGE IS WHERE WE ARE GOING TO MEET and THE TIME WE ARE LEAVING!!! We are going to gather at FIRELAKE GROCERY STORE AT 8:15 AM, LEAVING PROMPTLY AT 8:45 AM. We will drive to Davis via HWY 177 as it is a shorter distance for us!!! Takes about 30 minutes off the trip. Please try to ride together with other families if at all possible.

The cost is $15 per person, or $35 per family. I need your money and Release Form [PDF link below] NO LATER THAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20th. Make checks payable to CREATION TRUTH FOUNDATION. You can even pay by credit card if you would like. Please call me by Thursday, September 16th to pay by credit card.

Please mail money and forms to: Ghislaine Washburn [email for contact info]

We do have a limited number of people that can experience this at one time, so get your reservation secured now!!! Checks will be given to Creation Truth Foundation the morning of the field trip, so checks won't be deposited until September 23rd at the earliest!!

Ghislaine Washburn

Release Form:
http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/7491151/185488418/name/AdobeReleaseForm.pdf

Itinerary/Information:
http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/7491151/1403449643/name/Fossil-itnerary.pdf

Fall Social Reminder: September 24th

2010-09-08T14:55:00.000-07:00

Another friendly reminder that the Fall Social is Friday, September 24th at our home in McLoud. We hope you all are making plans to attend. There will be hay rides, bonfire, a square dance caller, games, yummy food and great fellowship!!
All that you need to bring is lawn chairs for your family and two dishes for our potluck dinner.

We are doing the potluck according to last names:

If your last name begins with A-M - You need to bring a main dish and a side dish.

If your last name begins with N-Z - You need to bring a main dish and a dessert.

Drinks and paper goods will be provided by PCHEA.

If you have any questions, let me know. Looking forward to a great evening!!!
Thanks, Amy Puckett

September 2010 Newsletter

2010-08-31T11:05:00.000-07:00

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the September newsletter.

NEWSLETTER EXTRA, PCHEA Entrepreneurs Bazaar 1st Week in December - Since the young entrepreneurs were such a success at the Back to School Fair, we have decided to do it again!! This time it will be open to all PCHEA members, regardless of age. You can sell crafts, gifts, baked goods, advertise a family business anything you like as long as it is appropriate per the code of conduct. We wanted to get this out to you all early so you will have plenty of time to get things ready. This event may be advertised in the local paper to bring in more customers. More details to come as the date gets closer. In the meantime, get busy!!

Game Night: September 17th

2010-08-30T12:45:00.000-07:00

Hi Peachies!

Our plan is to have a Family GameNight on a monthly basis, and we're just about due for another one. The plan is to have another one September 17th at the "Heritage Baptist Church" on Bryan in Shawnee (2100 N Bryan Street). (A virtual hug for Pastor J. Sampson for allowing us to use his church)

As I hinted before, this is a FAMILY GameNight, so anyone ailing from any age group can join in on the fun. Admission is bringing a fun snack/desert (preferably but not exclusively finger-food) and your family's favorite game.This is not a dress up event, just come as you are, don't worry about great first impressions. Everyone present will be coming to have fun, so don't worry about looking fly, although that's cool too. :D

We plan to start at 6:30 (p.m.) and end around 9:30-10-ish. There should be plenty of snacks and games provided everybody brings a little something. In a perfect world, we'll have snacks, pop and other drinks, board games, other games like pool and air hockey, appropriate music playing softly in the background, and plenty of friends old and to be. All in all, it should be a fun event that we all can enjoy...

any questions?
Beyond a doubt there will be, and honestly should be, so you can [contact Tom Kordsiemon] with ANY inquiries.

So come on! Show us some love! We'll see you there...

Tom K.

Children's Museum: September 3rd

2010-08-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

Title:		Jasmine Moran Children's Museum Play Date

Date:		Friday September 3, 2010
Time:		10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Friday until Friday September 10, 2010.
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 6 days.
Location:		Seminole, OK Children's Museum
City State Zip:		Seminole, OK
Notes:		Come & join us for a come & go play date at the children's museum in Seminole. We will meet at 10 & you are welcome to bring a sack lunch for your children if you would like. There is also a snack bar available. Family yearly passes are now $80. Open for all families with children of all ages, & a great way for those of us with MSC (Many Small Children) to connect with each other! ;) Hope to see you there! Tara Lancaster

FALL SOCIAL: September 24th

2010-08-25T14:27:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone, The Fall Social is one month away!! We are getting very excited!! The Fall Social will be on Sept. 24th from 6-???? at our home in McLoud. [Call for directions].

We hope you all can come out and enjoy hay rides, a square dance lesson, fun games, and of course yummy food!! All you need to bring is a potluck dish and lawn chairs for your family. This will be a fun evening to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. We look forward to seeing you all. We will provide directions in a few weeks. If you have any questions, call us. Thanks!! Ralph and Amy Puckett

Tea for Moms: September 18th

2010-08-25T14:19:00.000-07:00

Hello ladies,

Mom’s night out is designed to be a support for you all. Each month we meet and usually discuss a topic related to homeschooling, family, child training etc. We also have time to visit and get to know one another. Those who have come have described it as encouraging, refreshing, helpful …

As with previous years we will be launching this year’s “Mom’s Night Out’s” with a brunch/tea. It will be 10:30, Saturday, September 18, at my house. We will have a short encouraging devotion and then spend time getting to know each other and eating.

I thought it would be nice to welcome our new members by having our returning members bring a small brunch type dish (breakfast casserole, quiche, muffins, fruit tray, scones, etc.) or some tea to share. If possible make several copies of the recipe of your dish to share with members.

If you could RSVP by September 15th that would help me plan accordingly, however, if you decide to come at the last minute that is OK.

Jeri Akin

SKATE DAY: September 13th

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Hello everyone!!

Skate Day is starting up again with a new Day and Time!!

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Monday of every month starting in September!! We will meet in September, October, November,January, February, March, & April. 1:30pm to 3:00pm
At Star Skate in Shawnee at Hwy. 177

The first one is September 13th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

$5 per skater (includes skates) Inlines and leather skates are $3 extra.

We have a minimum number of skaters to meet, so please RSVP with firm commitments (barring any accidents, illnesses, etc.) by Friday, September 10th.

Ghislaine (G'Laine) Washburn

Pott County Free Fair: September 8-11

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It's time once again for the county fair! Mark you calendars and head on over to the Shawnee Expo Center on September 8-11. Take a look at the online fair book and plan your fair entries.

Oh, there's so much to do at the fair--visit the animals, the children's barnyard, the arts and crafts, horticulture, and scarecrow exhibits, the tractor show and contest, and of course you must ride the Ferris wheel at the carnival.

Show your talents by entering your art work, photography, culinary skills, sewing, quilting, or other hobbies for exhibit in the fair. Children and adults of all ages can enter, and you may even win a blue ribbon. Don't forget the poster contest for children; the theme this year is "There is Magic in the Fair."

Clicking on the image below will open a new window in your browser where you can access the fair schedule and fair book with entry categories and guidelines.

See you at the fair!

Calendar of Events for 2010-2011

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Click on the image below to see the full-size
2010/2011 Calendar of Events.

August 2010 Newsletter

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