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Feb. 25, 2013 Deadline: Pro-Air Scholarship
Scholarship Opportunity
Dec 12 & 13, Bham: Alabama Ballet's "The Nutcracker" school performance *Sign-up Closed*
The Alabama Ballet is excited to offer FREE student tickets to our 2012-2013 Student Matinees due to the generosity of our education and outreach sponsors. Our student matinees for the 2012-2013 season includes George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Wright Center on Samford University’s campus in Birmingham.
ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTIONS - THIS IS THE REAL THING
The Alabama Ballet remains one of only 7 companies is the world granted the right to perform this holiday classic by the Balanchine Trust. All performed to Balanchine's exacting specifications; dazzling choreography, opulent costumes and extravagant sets make this production unlike any other. Let our professional company of 35 dancers show you how spectacular The Nutcracker can be.
Time: 10:00am, please arrive early for parking and seating
Cost: Student tickets are FREE. Adult tickets are only $10.00 each.
Additional adults (over the number of children attending in your party) are $20.00 each.
Please use this link for online sign-up through Everest Academy:
AL Ballet's George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
Sign-up Deadline: November 1
Payment Deadline: November 15
Because seating is assigned by the AL Ballet on a first come--first serve basis, we want to be sure to get reservations submitted early enough to ensure good seats for our group. Any reservations not paid by the deadline will be dropped.
Please contact Briana Moore ~ self-educated@earthlink.net if you have any problems with the online form or other questions.
Cost: Student tickets are FREE. Adult tickets are only $10.00 each.
Additional adults (over the number of children attending in your party) are $20.00 each.
Please use this link for online sign-up through Everest Academy:
AL Ballet's George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
Sign-up Deadline: November 1
Payment Deadline: November 15
Because seating is assigned by the AL Ballet on a first come--first serve basis, we want to be sure to get reservations submitted early enough to ensure good seats for our group. Any reservations not paid by the deadline will be dropped.
Please contact Briana Moore ~ self-educated@earthlink.net if you have any problems with the online form or other questions.
Nov 2, Shoals: Fall Festival for Shoals homeschoolers
All homeschoolers welcome for snacks, food, & fun!
Date: Friday, November 2
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Redeemer Church*
Florence Blvd (between Hobby Lobby & old theater)
Details:
Please bring:
- A snack to share
- A bag of candy or small trinkets for prizes at the game stations
- A bag / bucket for each child to collect their loot
We will provide paper products and several drink choices. Also, if you or someone in your family has
special diet / drink needs, please feel free to bring those, as well. We want
to make sure everyone has things that they can enjoy.
Even tho it is after Halloween please feel free to let your little witches, princesses, and batmans wear their costumes again for the festival. Parents, too! However, please be respectful that we will not only have small children who could be frightened by scary suits but we will be having our festival at a church. ie: Flesh eating demons may not be the best choice lol;-)
*Redeemer is the church between Hobby Lobby and
the old theater on Florence Blvd. (it is NOT in the old theater building)
Contact: Questions? Please contact Jae White ~
For more information about this event & more activities in the Shoals area,
visit the Shoals Area Homeschooling ning group.
November Community Events
November
Community Events Listing
Community Events Listing
There are tons and tons of activities and opportunities that are offered by the community that are fun and educational! All of the activities and resources that are listed are open to all Alabama homeschoolers regardless of church school affiliation. Some activities are homeschool specific, and some are offered to the general public. Please note that these activities are not sponsored or organized by Everest Academy unless specifically noted. If you have questions concerning one of these activities, please forward your questions to the contact listed. If you would like to add a resource or if you find a broken link, please let us know.
Do you know of a community event that homeschoolers should know about? Click on the link above to tell us about it.
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November Events
November
Everest Academy Events Listing
Everest Academy Events Listing
Everest Academy always has a ton of activities being organized. Please be sure to include who & what the payment is for on the comment line of your personal checks or in the comment section when using PayPal to send money. Everest has approximately eleven activity coordinators, so please make sure to pay attention to who is organizing the field trip.
Very important note!!! If you are interested in organizing a field trip, please feel free to do so! Everest would be happy to advertise it for you. The more activities we can offer to the Alabama Homeschooling community, the better!
Please review the Everest Academy Participation Policy before attending any of our events.
March 1, 2013 Deadline: Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards Program
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*2012-2013 Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards Program -
Deadline: March 1, 2013
High school students can either write an article or create a broadcast piece about teen safe driving and submit it for a chance to win up to $2,000.
I do not have any additional information on these. Please visit the link above for more info.
Nov. 2, Bham: Day of the Dead Festival
Day of the Dead Festival
NOV. 2, 5 P.M. A day of remembrance for the departed, and Alabama’s Day of the Dead Festival (Dia de los Muertos numero diez). This year is the 10th celebration in the same groovy spot on First Avenue South. Proceeds from the gate admission will fund a full year of the After School Art Club for homeless children at the YWCA. First Avenue South | $10; $3 children; free for children younger than 7 |barehandsinc.org/dotd
Nov. 3, Bham: Diwali Celebration at Alys Stephens Center
Nov. 3
Diwali Celebration
7:00 p.m.
Alys Stephens Center
It's that time of year again! The UAB Diwali Show is set for this Saturday, November 3rd at the Alys Stephens Center. Come celebrate the Indian festival of lights and see all kinds of excellent performances by fellow members of the Birmingham community! ADMISSION IS FREE to everyone, so bring all your friends and family!!!! Free INDIAN food after the program as well!
1200 10th Ave South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dec. 5, 2012 Deadline: Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
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*Foot Locker Scholar Athletes - Deadline: December 5, 2012
The truth is that many deserving students, who have dedicated a great deal of their time to athletics, will not receive athletic scholarships to college. Foot Locker and DoSomething.org will be rewarding 20 incoming college freshmen with $20,000 in scholarship funding for college - not because they scored the most touchdowns, but because of their character and commitment to volunteerism. This is the award for flexing heart, not muscle. http://www.dosomething.org/FootLocker
I do not have any additional information on these. Please visit the link above for more info.
Dec 7, Sheffield: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The church is scandalized when the wildest,
toughest kids in town take over the lead roles in the Christmas pageant.
"Mary" smokes cigars. "The Wise Men" steal. And the
"Angel of the Lord" is more likely to smack the shepherds in the
teeth than to bring good tidings. Fitting the unsuitable Herdman children into
their Biblical roles provides one laugh after another as they collide with the
Christmas story head-on for the very first time and help everyone rediscover
its true meaning.
Time: 9:00am
[arrive 8:45am]
Location: Ritz Theater
Cost: $5.00 per ticket. (Under 2 no charge unless they need their own seat)
Sign-up & Cancellation Deadline: November 9
Payment Deadline: November 16
Contact: Jae White ~ maysmami@yahoo.com or 256-366-4643
Payment information will be provided upon sign-up
For more information about this event and other opportunities in the Shoals area, visit this link: http://shoalsareahomeschooling.ning.com/
Nov. 3, Oakman: Educational Nature Walk
Hey Deb. We have some property in Oakman (40 acres). Brady and Luke went there today and found lots of cool things we would like to share with others. We were wondering if you would post this on the Everest Academy site for any who may be interested. Thanks, Melody
Saturday, November 3rd
Educational Nature Walk
Identify trees, animal tracks, transition zones, birds and bird calls.
Please email melodyjohnson0206@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Bring a snack and drink in a small pack
Wear long pants and close toed shoes (dew on ground and briars) light jacket.
Should be done by 10:30 or so.
Meet at Dollar General in Oakman at 7:30, We will caravan to the property approximately 10 miles away. Gravel road to property but a truck is recommended. People in cars with low clearance can park and be transported to the area. Call Brady Johnson 205 522 8489 for questions or more information.
Nov. 14 - 16, Dauphin Island Family Retreat
Please note: This information is FYI only and not an Everest event. I have included all of the info I have below. Please contact this organization for more info.
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We are Sharing the Best Kept Secret of the South
Historical Truth 101 would like to share with you the best kept secret of the South - Dauphin Island. We are planning the first annual
Dauphin Island Family Retreat
for
November 14 -16, 2012.
You don't want to miss exploring the historical and natural treasures this amazing island located in the Gulf of Mexico has to offer.
Your days will be spent enjoying the best attractions of the island. Years of vacationing and networking on the island have enabled us to create your itinerary. We have even made sure to schedule in free time so you can enjoy the beach, the town, and the volleyball and basketball courts outside of your rooms.During your three day adventure you will ride a 44 foot Bonner out and around Sand Island Lighthouse, drop a shrimp net on the return trip and study the catch, visit the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and learn about all of the wonderful and unique wildlife of the island, and go seine fishing and learn about the island's water life. In addition you will get a special tour of Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines. We have secured sought-after speaker, author, and Civil War historian, Tim Kent to be the tour guide for our visit to these forts. He will discuss the design of each fort and their historical significance. You will learn about the famous commanders that were stationed at the forts as well as about the Battle of Mobile Bay and what happened to the crew of the USS Tecumseh. The mild weather of November will make this a wonderful time to be at the family friendly, laid back resort town on Dauphin Island. Come and learn about this historic island and make unforgettable new memories with your family. 
For a complete itinerary go to
Many of you have attended camps and classes we have taught.
This one is super exciting for me (Angela Broyles) and all of us at Historical Truth101.com because not only is it jammed packed with history, but we get Civil War historian, Tim Kent, as our tour guide. It is not everyday we can take our children on a historical tour with a historian and speaker that has the notoriety of Tim Kent. Do you remember when I started telling you about Ronald Pettus, Butch Walker and what about the Gowan Pamphlet of Williamsburg VA? Tim Kent is to Civil War history what these other historians are to their area of expertise. I promise just hearing Tim Kent share his wealth of knowledge will be worth the trip. If that's not enough to get you excited, remember this incredible history retreat is at the BEACH in November. Can life get any better?
As a Special Bonus
to anyone that registers within the next
7 days
we are giving
Little Missy and Silver Foot ebooks
FREE.
These are both Civil War era children's books written by Maud Lindsay, daughter of Alabama Governor Robert Burns Lindsay. Once we receive your registration we will email you with download directions for these wonderful books.
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Oct. 25 - 28, Montgomery: Change the Story: The Compassion Experience
Change the Story is an innovative and interactive exhibit that allows visitors to enter in to the lives of three children living in extreme poverty in various parts of the developing world. It is an educational and transformative experience for students and adults alike. Admission is free, and visiting takes about 20 minutes.
9045 Vaughn Road
(Corner of Vaughn & Ryan Rd)
Montgomery , AL 36117
Thu Oct 25, 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Fri Oct 26, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Sat Oct 27, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun Oct 28, 10:20 am - 8:00 pm
The Experience
What if you could see poverty firsthand? What if, despite age, health or finances, others could experience God's heart for the poor?
Now you can.
Change the Story will bring you as close to another country and culture as you can get without a passport. This interactive, immersive display allows you to step into the life of a child who has suffered under the crippling weight of poverty.
But the journey does not end there.
In the span of less than 30 minutes, you will travel with that child from hardship to hope. And in the midst of hope, you will see that child's story transformed through the support of Compassion and the child's life-giving relationship with a sponsor.
Change the Story is an eye-opening experience that challenges your views of poverty, transforms your understanding of the world, and moves you to be the change for a child who lives in extreme poverty!
Yummy Math
Yummy Math is an absolutely fabulous blog/site dedicated to helping students and teachers understand how math is relevant to the world. What a great mission! The blog was started 2 years ago…bummed that I am only JUST discovering it. Brian Marks and Leslie Lewis are the creators of Yummy Math. They have worked together to make an easy way for teachers to bring real-world math into the classroom. Math (like everything else) should be taught within a context. I believe this is key! When understood in context, students can make connections to their learning and, as a result, really learn it. The goal here is to engage students in math so that they yearn to reason, think critically, problem solve, question and communicate…in short: DO math! Each week, multiple activities and ideas are added to the Yummy Math site. This means that you are in constant supply of real-world math problems for your students to engage in.
Categories include:
Algebra
Data and Probability
Geometry
Number Sense
Sports
Holidays/annual events
Math and Science
Math and Food
Math and Social Studies
Math and Art
Movies and Entertainment
How to integrate Yummy Math into the classroom: You know that dry math curriculum that you feel TRAPPED by? Yummy Math exists to free you (and your students) from the endless memorization and unconnected practice. This is the perfect supplement to any math program. Use these activities a few times a week to really get your students thinking outside of the (math) box. These will stretch your students, and help them grow exponentially in their understanding of math and all of the cool things it makes possible.
These are not your typical “real” world word problems. None of that, if train a is traveling north at x, and train b is traveling south at y what time will they meet? Garbage. This is…what is the real cost of owning an iPhone 5? or The House of Representatives passed a law in 2007 to increase the efficiency of light bulbs, what is the real energy savings that can be realized with CFL and LED. Not only relevant, but really interesting!
Review originated at www.ilearntechnology.com .
Oct 27, Theodore: Balloon Glow in the Gardens meet-up
Balloon Glow
in the Gardens
Date: Saturday, October 27
Time: 5:00*-7:30pm
*Meet at the benches outside the entryway building after you purchase tickets by 5:15p
*Meet at the benches outside the entryway building after you purchase tickets by 5:15p
Event Details: Dress up your little goblins and come out to enjoy beautiful hot air balloons glowing on the Great Lawn. Multiple hot air balloons are scheduled to “glow” for us this year….weather permitting. This year’s event will also include a selection of scary and fun inflatables glowing throughout the Gardens. There will be plenty of treats and trinkets from area organizations and businesses for our trick or treaters to enjoy.
The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint will be in the Gardens selling their one-of-a-kind and national award winning barbeque and live music will be on the Great Lawn.
Cost: Special reduced rates start at 5p. Ages 13 and over $6; children 5 -12 $3; and children 4 and under are free. Since the prices are already half off no group discount is available. Per the event coordinator, Shanna, at Bellingrath Gardens, it’s easier for each family to pay their fee separately and then meet at a specific location for this event.
Contact: Jen Rogers ~ Hippiemamajen@yahoo.com Or call 205-983-4028
Oct 26, Hayden: The Great Pumpkin Patch
Come visit
The Great Pumpkin Patch!
We will enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch, where you can choose a pumpkin if
you wish, then we will ride back to the pavillion where we will eat lunch &
hang out. All ages & all homeschoolers welcome!
Date: Friday, October 26
Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Location: The Great Pumpkin Patch
288 County Hwy 45, Hayden, AL 35079
Details: After the hayride, each family can choose the other activities "a la carte" from pony rides,
to train rides, to petting zoo, to inflatables, or you can just enjoy visiting
with other homeschool families. There is food available on-site; hot dogs,
burgers, fries, pies, funnel cakes & drinks, or you can bring a sack lunch
or snacks.
Cost: $7.00/person hayride with pumpkin; $3.00/person hayride without pumpkin
Other prices include: Inflatable Park-$3.00; Pony rides, train rides, & petting zoo--$1.00each
Other prices include: Inflatable Park-$3.00; Pony rides, train rides, & petting zoo--$1.00each
Sign-up Deadline: Thursday, Oct 25
Payment Deadline: Each family will pay individually (at group rate) when they arrive.
Payment Deadline: Each family will pay individually (at group rate) when they arrive.
Contact: Sherry Morrow ~ themorrowclan@yahoo.com or 205-300-0608
Oct 25, Vestavia: 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Party!
Calling all homeschoolers for a
Pumpkin Carving Party!
Date: Thursday, October 25
Time: 4:00pm until dark
(the park closes at dark)
(the park closes at dark)
Location: McCallum Park
at the end of Rosemary Ln, Vestavia, AL
at the end of Rosemary Ln, Vestavia, AL
What to bring:
- Your carving pumpkin, any tools needed and something to light your new creation for a pumpkin show before we leave.
- Drinks for your family and a Halloween goody to share.
- Chairs or blankets to use on the lawn
- Flashlight in case we run late (there are no lights at the park)
Details: Parking is extremely limited, and you can NOT park on Rosemary Lane, per the Vestavia Hills Park Board. Please consider carpooling, if possible, to limit the number of cars. We will begin carving pumpkins at 4:00pm, and we will start lighting up all the pumpkins for a Pumpkin Show about 5:30pm. We will supply buckets to collect pumpkin remnants and "guts". All kiddos will receive a participation prize, and the parents will vote for a Pumpkin King & Queen for ages 12yo & up and a Pumpkin Prince & Princess for under 12yo.
This event is weather-dependent. If in doubt, please check this post or the Alabama Homeschooling page on Facebook for an update! If necessary, we will post a cancellation notice by noon.
Please RSVP: Briana Moore ~ self-educated@earthlink.net so we will know how many people to expect. If we have a lot of interest, we may need to consider a different location due to the limited parking at McCallum.
Oct 25, Dothan: Wiregrass Homeschool Nature Study Club
Wiregrass Homeschool Nature Study Club
You are invited to a
scavenger hunt! We will be exploring the nature trails at Landmark Park making
observations and learning about native species of plants and animals. We are
planning on scavenger hunt activities for both younger and older students. We
will collect specimens and have time after the hunt to sketch and record our
findings in our nature journals. You will want to bring nature journals, sketch
supplies, camera, and field guides. After the nature study class we will meet
on the playground for lunch and play, so be sure to bring a lunch.
Date: Thursday, October 25
Time: 10:00-11:30 for the Nature Study Club
Arrive 9:45am at gazebo & leave promptly at 10am / optional lunch and playground time follows
Location: Landmark Park
Hwy 431, Dothan, AL
Grades: K-12 for the Nature Study Club, supervised younger siblings welcome
Cost: You will have to pay for entry to Landmark Park if you are
not members.
$4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 3-12.
$4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 3-12.
Sign-up & Cancellation Deadline: Thursday, Oct 25
Contact: Pam Barnhill ~ pkbarnhill@gmail.com
If you are interested in attending, please contact Pam. We will be doing a scavenger hunt activity. In order for all participants to have scavenger hunt materials you MUST preregister.
Contact: Pam Barnhill ~ pkbarnhill@gmail.com
If you are interested in attending, please contact Pam. We will be doing a scavenger hunt activity. In order for all participants to have scavenger hunt materials you MUST preregister.
Nov. 10, Hytop: Walls of Jericho Hike
Saturday, November 10 --- Walls of Jericho Hike
Led by Charles Rose.
Sponsored by Fresh Air Family.
Free to the public, but you should register.
This trip to the Walls of Jericho, near Hytop, AL, will provide an opportunity for families to experience breath-taking views and a diverse natural world. This nature hike will concentrate on connecting families with the diverse plant and animal life found in mountainous regions of North Alabama. Participants will experience a rigorous six-mile round trip to the Walls of Jericho with a 1,600 ft. elevation uphill return. Wear hiking boots or other sturdy footwear. Hiking sticks, much water, snacks and lunch are advised.
For more info about the Walls of Jericho: http://www.outdooralabama.com/news/release.cfm?ID=322
Walls of Jericho photo gallery: http://huntsville.about.com/od/photogallery/ig/Walls-of-Jericho/Walls-of-Jericho-1.htm
June 26 - July 2, 2013, Rome: Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute
Dear colleague,
The below announcement may be of interest to homeschooling parents and instructors. It concerns a summer workshop in Rome, Italy about the Latin language, ancient Roman history, culture, and mythology.
Many thanks!
Matthew D. Webb
Executive Director, Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute
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Introducing “Roman Explorations”
A workshop about Latin and the ancient Romans for elementary and middle school teachers and homeschool instructors, on-site in Rome, Italy! The target audience is those who do *not* already teach Latin. Daily Schedule: Participants will enjoy learning simple Latin, using a colorful, engaging, kid-friendly text. In addition, participants will spend the bulk of theit time journeying through the city of Rome, witnessing the monumental sites and museums firsthand. Accomplished instructors will provide commentary, lead discussion, and suggest relevant lessons and activities.
Curriculum: Participants will learn about the basics of the Latin language, key Latin word roots, as well as the culture, myth, and history of the ancient Romans. Participants will also learn techniques for incorporating these topics in their classrooms, and receive numerous teaching materials! No previous experience with Latin is necessary!
Itinerary: Each day’s explorations will be based around a theme important to the ancient Romans: Entertainment, City Life, Religion, Mythology, History, and Art. This structure will take us to sites like the Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, a variety of museums, and many more! Plus there will be excursions to several classic yet non-ancient highlights of Rome, and of course the opportunity to dine on Italian cuisine and simply experience the vibrancy of Rome!
Key Details & More Information: The workshop runs from June 26 - July 2, 2013 and is open to any teacher of elementary or middle school, as well as to homeschool instructors. The workshop fee is $575; a deposit of $275 is necessary by December 15, 2012 to hold your place. For more information, such as a full-color brochure, a detailed itinerary, and information on how this workshop differs from an all-inclusive study tour, visit www.ascaniusyci.org/rome. The number of participants is strictly limited, so register early!
Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization promoting the study of the ancient Greco-Roman world on the elementary and middle school levels.
P.O. Box 320536, Boston, MA 02132 U.S.A.
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