Dec. 6, Bham: FREE Lecture - Ways of Seeing The Art of Norman Rockwell

Birmingham Museum of Art cordially invites you to attend The 28th Annual Chenoweth Lecture Ways of Seeing: The Art of Norman Rockwell Thursday // December 6 // 7PM Birmingham Museum of Art // Steiner Auditorium This lecture will look at Norman Rockwell’s love of art history and the works of art he saw in museums. He often quoted from masterpieces in his illustrations and explored the different ways people look at and engage a work of art. Dr. Wanda M. Corn is the Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita at Stanford University and most recently developed the exhibition and book Seeing Gertrude Stein: Five Stories for the Contemporary Jewish Museum of San Francisco and the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. Retired from teaching since 2007, she continues to guest curate major museum exhibitions. Click here to learn more about Dr. Corn's work and accomplishments.  The Chenoweth Lecture will take place during December's First Thursday event! Come early for a fun evening including ​Open Galleries // 5-9PM Tapas and Cocktails in Oscar's Café // 5-9PM Gallery Talk on Norman Rockwell's The Bid (1948) // 5PM Wine Tasting // 5:30 - 7:30PM Live Holiday Music on Harp and Guitar // 6-8:30PM Drop-In and Draw Class // 6:30PM Chenoweth Lecture // 7PM  Click here for more details about the night's full schedule of events!

Feb. 11, Bham: McWane Home School Dissection Lab

HOME SCHOOL DISSECTION LABMonday, FEBRUARY 11th
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dissection Lab is designed to give students the opportunity to understand living systems in a unique and unforgettable way. 

The staff of McWane Science Center’s Education team believe that nothing can duplicate the fascination, the sense of discovery, wonder and awe that students feel when they find real structures in their own specimens. We support this experience and have agreed to adhere to the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) guidelines of proper care and use of animals, as developed by the scientific and educational community.

Cost: $12.00 per student (member); $15.00 per student (non member)

Reservations required: 205-714-8414

Deadline to register is Wednesday, February 6th

1st-5th GRADE

LAB INCLUDES

Introduction to dissection techniques and vocabulary 

Dissection of an owl pellet

Dissection of a flower

6th-8th GRADE

LAB INCLUDES

Introduction to dissection and vocabulary

Dissection of an earthworm

Dissection of a frog

9th—12th GRADE

LAB INCLUDES

Introduction to dissection and vocabulary

Dissection of an cow eye

Dissection of a shark

Dec. 1, Cullman: 'Decorate for the Holidays' During Farm Kids Club

You MUST pre-register

Date: Saturday, December 01

Time: 09:00 AM

Location: North Alabama Agriplex Center

Address: 

1714 Talley Ho Street SW, 

Cullman, Alabama - 35055

Those attending Farm Kids Club today will get a lesson on 'Decorating for the Holidays'.This program is open to all children ages kindergarten and up, and they should be accompanied by an adult. The cost of this seminar is $5.00 per person and the session starts at 9 am. Sponsored by the North Alabama Agriplex Board and Peinhardt Living History Farm, everyone is welcome to come and take part in these special monthly events!! To pre-register and for additional information, please call 256-297-1044 or emailCullmanag@gmail.com. 

Pelham: Homeschool Ice Skating & Special Deals

Have your kids wanted to learn to ice skate? Or play hockey? The Pelham Civic Complex (pelhamciviccomplex.com) is offering two for one skating! Bring them out! Admission is $7, and $2 for skate rental. We offer homeschool classes on Wednesdays at 10 for both children and parents. We also offer classes Monday and Tuesday nights at 5:30, and Saturday mornings at 8:45. Learn the basic skills of skating, including skating backwards, turns, and basic spins and jumps. This is good for both potential figure skaters and hockey players! Do something cool this holiday season, and go ice skating!

http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/64/deals/519286-ice-skating-admission-for-two-with-rentals

Dec. 3 - 15, Bham: Scholastic Book Fair Warehouse Sale

Scholastic Warehouse is open to the public 2 times a year.  All books are discounted.  And the sale is run by volunteers.  Volunteers are compensated $10.00 per hour to be used toward reduced warehouse merchandise. 

Scholastic Book Fair Warehouse Sale

Available Volunteer Hours

December 3^rd-15^th, 2012

Weekdays December 3^rd - December 14^th:  10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

  Saturday December 8^th & 15^th: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Sundays

We have also been invited to volunteer before and after the sale (weekdays only).

Pre-sale:    November 26^th--November 30^th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Post-sale:  December 17^th—December 21^st from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Let me know the dates and times that you would like to work.  Remember, schedule the days and times that work for you.  You may work as many hours as you would like, but there is a 4 hour minimum per shift.  For teachers coming after school the minimum is waived (please schedule and arrive as soon as possible).  The pre-sale and post-sale dates are limited so e-mail back quickly if you are interested.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.  I schedule in the order I receive your e-mails.

If you have any friends/neighbors who would like to volunteer please have them contact Stephanie at sw1122@bellsouth.net or you can e-mail me their names and e-mail addresses and I will pass along the information to them.  If you have contact with a home school group that would like this information, please let me know so I can invite them to participate.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks again for volunteering your time.  And thank you for building our reputation of Scholastic Volunteers as being one of accomplishment and dependability!

Thanks, Stephanie and Dana

Guidelines

Below are a few guidelines for your time at Scholastic:

You choose the days and hours you would like to work.  Each shift you volunteer is a minimumof 4 hours. E-mail Stephanie Willis (sw1122@bellsouth.net) your choices of the days/hours you would like to volunteer and you will be contacted to confirm your schedule or notify you if those days/hours are filled and unavailable.  Once you are scheduled please notify us as soon as possible if you need to make any changes or cancel.  There are others who would like to work those days/hours.

1.  Closed toe shoes are required in the warehouse area.

                               

2.  Dress for the current temperature the warehouse is minimally heated/cooled. Layer.

3.  There is a snack room.  You may use the refrigerator and/or microwave. Please remember to clean-up and take items home at the end of your shift.

4.  Only closed drink containers may be in the warehouse area.

5.  Remember to be courteous and helpful - you represent Scholastic to the shoppers.

6.  Please do not read, shop, or be on the phone while you are working.

7.  You may take a 15 minute break for every four (4) hours you work.

8.  It is your responsibility to fill out a waiver (once per sale), sign in and out, and obtain your voucher at the end of your shift.  All vouchers must be used during the current sale.  The voucher will be issued for $10.00 per hour to be used on Scholastic merchandise. 

Scholastic Warehouse

177 Business Center Drive

Birmingham, AL 35244

877-443-1165

Everest Academy Curriculum Swap

Have curriculum you want to sale, buy, trade, or give away?  Here is the place for it!  

Please note that this forum is provided as a service by Everest Academy for all enrolled families. All transactions are between the two parties involved and not the responsibility of Everest Academy or any Everest Academy personnel. Please resolve all issues privately.

Nov 30, Dora: Dora Park Day!

Dora Park Day!

Date:  Friday, November 30
Time:  1:00-3:00pm
Location:  Dora City Park
Dora, AL 35062

Details: Looks like the weather will be beautiful! Please join us for our 1st Jasper Area park day, we will be meeting at Dora park from 1-3p. Bring your Tennis gear, basketballs, footballs & frisbees for an afternoon of fun. We'll meet at the covered pavillion on the playground. Bring a snack to share & drinks for your family.

Contact:  Sherry Morrow ~ themorrowclan@yahoo.com  or 205-300-3262

Please review the Everest Academy Participation Policy before attending any of our events.

FREE Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Dear Home Educator,

You recently received an email from former homeschool student, Jessica Seaman. Jessie’s motto is "The Sky is Just the Beginning" and she encourages, inspires, and motivates students to accomplish their dreams.

Jessie is also Think Global Flight International Lead Student. She introduced Think Global Flight, an around the world flight of adventure promoting education and inspiring students. There are no costs to participate with no time requirements that will bring real-world application to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) to your child.

When you and your child participate, you will have the opportunity to experience other cultures as we transmit live and video tape our experiences traveling across the globe.

In addition, we have partnered with many organizations and companies to provide programs free of charge for our participants. One popular afterschool program, Fly To Learn Powered by X-Plane, would be yours at no cost simply by joining us on our adventures, having fun while learning. Also located on the member only section of our web site are scholarships that your child can apply.

We welcome you to join us by visiting www.thinkglobalflight.org and click on the educator tab for more information and registration.

This is your Captain speaking and we thank you for flying with us!

Captain Judy Rice

Think Global Flight

Dec. 2, Huntsville: Dr. Sherry Thaggard workshop on ADHD this Sunday

Greengate School

1300 Meridian Street N, Suite 2200

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

www.greengateschool.org

Hi everyone, Please join us for Dr. Sherry Thaggard's presentation on ADHD this Sunday, December 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Greengate School. Dr. Thaggard is a child psychiatrist with many years of experience in diagnosing and treating ADHD. She will answer questions about effective ways to manage ADHD, the pros and cons of medication, types of medication, child behavior issues, and family concerns. There is no fee or registration, and do please invite anyone you feel would benefit from this information. Email Sherri Fowler sherri@knology.net or Marcia Ramsey atmramsey@greengateschool.org for more information. Thanks, and we hope to see you there.-- 

Marcia Ramsey

Founder, Greengate School

Certified Orton Gillingham therapist, Fellow in training

256-337-1889 cell

Our mission is to educate and support bright children with specific learning differences in reading, spelling or writing so they may realize their full potential.

Nov 30, Trussville: iServe event ~ "Holiday Mail for Heroes" Card Making Party

"Holiday Mail for Heroes Card Making Party"

Friday, November 30

1:00-3:00pm

Each year the American Red Cross delivers holiday cards to veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around the world, and they need our help! We will supply custom drawn, pre-printed cards for everyone to color & sign for the troops. 

For more information on this service opportunity and more throughout the year, please go to this link for the

iServe Homeschool Service Club.

Sign-up Deadline Nov 27!! Nov 29, Dothan: Wiregrass Homeschool Nature Study Club

Wiregrass Homeschool Nature Study Club

We're going on a leaf hunt, and we want you to join us! We will be scouring the botanical gardens for leaves and learning about their function, colors, and structure. At the end of the day we will complete a fun leaf craft and share a picnic lunch. 
Please RSVP and pay by November 27 so we can ensure we have enough supplies for every one.

Date:  Thursday, November 29
Time:  10:00 am (arrive 9:45am) 
Location:  Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
                 5130 Headland Avenue, Dothan, AL 36303

Cost: $2.00 per child to cover the cost of craft supplies

Sign-up, Cancellation, & Payment Deadline:  Tuesday, Nov 27

Contact: Pam Barnhill ~ pkbarnhill@gmail.com 

Please review the Everest Academy Participation Policy before attending any of our events.

Nov 30, Trussville: November iServe event ~ Holiday Mail for Heroes

"Holiday Mail for Heroes Card Making Party"

Friday, November 30

1:00-3:00pm

Each year the American Red Cross delivers holiday cards to veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around the world, and they need our help! We will supply custom drawn, pre-printed cards for everyone to color & sign for the troops. 

For more information on this service opportunity and more throughout the year, please go to this link for the

iServe Homeschool Service Club.

Sign-up Deadline Nov 27!! Nov 29, Dothan: Wiregrass Nature Study Club

Wiregrass Homeschool Nature Study Club

We're going on a leaf hunt, and we want you to join us! We will be scouring the botanical gardens for leaves and learning about their function, colors, and structure. At the end of the day we will complete a fun leaf craft and share a picnic lunch. 
Please RSVP and pay by November 27 so we can ensure we have enough supplies for every one.

Date:  Thursday, November 29
Time:  10:00 am (arrive 9:45am) 
Location:  Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
                 5130 Headland Avenue, Dothan, AL 36303

Cost: $2.00 per child to cover the cost of craft supplies

Sign-up, Cancellation, & Payment Deadline:  Tuesday, Nov 27

Contact: Pam Barnhill ~ pkbarnhill@gmail.com 

Please review the Everest Academy Participation Policy before attending any of our events.

Dec 6, Fultondale: Homeschool Christmas Skate Party

Homeschool Christmas 

Skate Party!!

Date:  Thursday, December 6
Time:  1:00-3:00pm
Location:  Funtime Skate Center
3508 Decatur Hwy 31, Fultondale, AL 35068

Details: Please bring a snack & drink to share. Open to ALL homeschoolers!

Cost: $4.00 per skater ~ in-line skates cost more

Dec. 6 Deadline, Huntsville Area: Homeschool Volleyball Team

Lion’s Gate Volleyball - Open signup’s starting now! 

(Open to all home schooled children regardless of covering or co-op affiliation) Athens, Madison, Huntsville Area 

Lion’s Gate is excited about starting another volleyball season. 

We will have three teams this year! 

We are adding a new Co-ed team for children grades 5th -8th. This will give the children a chance to learn the basics of volleyball and have fun too!

Fee: $20 per player

Our high school girls will be placed on the Varsity or Jr. Varsity team after individual and group evaluations. Evaluations will be held the week of Dec 3rd. *If your daughter has a desire to play Varsity or Jr. Varsity and can make the cut she will be allowed to play regardless of grade. 

Fee: $55 per player – Fee for Varsity and Jr. Varsity girls will be collected after evaluation. 

Sign up November 1st through December 6th. 

Practice starts in December and games start in February.

Try outs are on December 3rd, 4th (Pick one day for individual tryouts you don’t have to come to both days) and the 6th (Team Tryouts) 2012

Practice times will be Monday and Thursday Evenings 

Information needed:

Child name & age

Years of experience

*Will your child want to try out for the Varsity and Jr. Varsity

T-shirt/short/sock size 

Parents name

Address

Phone number

E-mail all requested information to Jeannette Weeks @ ruthjweeks@yahoo.com

Cell: 256-503-0047

Jan. 24 & Feb. 28, Hoover: Dyslexia Education Group

Dyslexia Education Group 

of Central Alabama

Please mark your calendars:

January 24 and February 28, 2013

Thursday, January 24

Neil Segars

“Accelerated Learning 

For You and Your Child!”

12:00 - 1:30 Hoover Library

Neil will share POWERFUL and FUN memory strategies for us AND our students!!

Neil has engineering, law, and MBA degrees, is now retired and teaches reading and Accelerated Learning to inmates at Donaldson Prison as well as teaches reading through the Literacy Council and M-Power Ministries.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

11:00 - 1:00

Hoover Library 

Laura Parks 

Writing with Technology

 

Students with reading disabilities frequently struggle with writing skills.   Using assistive technology tools, including free computer software, websites, and tablet & smartphone apps, students can increase their writing skills and demonstrate their knowledge.   Strategies discussed will be appropriate for learners of all ages and support the writing process from organization, writing thoughts, and editing word for spelling and grammar.

 

Laura is coming from T.A.S.C. in Huntsville to demonstrate LOTS of wonderful (lots of free) tools to help your students.

 

Bring your student(s) if they would like to learn ways to use technology to be more successful in writing!

 

Technology Assistance for Special Consumers

A Program of United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley

 

Phone: (256) 859-8300 Fax: (256) 859-4332

E-Mail: tasc@ucphuntsville.org

 

Contact: Hettie Johnson hettiej@gmail.com or Krista Guy - Krista Guy

 You may watch 2 previous support group meetings: www.YouTube.com/hettiepjohnson 

This is a volunteer organization. Meetings are free and there is no cost for membership; our meetings are for anyone interested in dyslexia and learning strategies. 

PLEASE JOIN US!

Hettie P. Johnson, M.A., CCC/SLP

Speech-language pathologist

VP AL Branch International Dyslexia Association 

www.hettiejohnson.com

YouTube hettiepjohnson

Dec. 1, Guntersville: Guntersville Civil War Christmas Ball

Take a step back in time on December 1, 2012, at the Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge for a Civil War Christmas Ball. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will feature live 1860s-period music and renowned photographer Marty Clark. Period attire is encouraged but not required.

A limited amount of tickets will be sold. Couples, individuals and children are all welcome. Prices are $35 per couple, $20 for individuals and $8 for children 12 and under. Refreshments will be provided.

The ball is sponsored by John Rayburn SCV Camp #452 and The Cassie Fennel OCR Ladies of Marshall County. For tickets and more information, call 256-317-7579 or email cory@guntersvillestatepark.com.

For lodging reservations, call the park office at 800-548-4553.

Dec. 14, Oak Mountain Area: Christmas Ball

You are cordially invited to the 2012 Love2Dance

Christmas Ball

Please note this dance is sponsored by the Love2Dance Club which is a group of teens who attend the Friday Hoover Homeschool Ballroom Dance classes.  These dances are very well chaperoned and wonderfully orchestrated.

For more information email

Love2danceteens@gmail.com

Also, for the latest dance information join

Love2DanceTeens on Facebook!

Date and Time:

December 14th

6:30-10:30 P.M.

Venue:

Our Lady of the Valley Church

Social Hall

5514 Double Oak Lane

Birmingham, AL 35242

Dress Code:

Semi Formal

Ladies: Modest gowns

Gentlemen: Shirt and tie mandatory; coat suggested.

Music:

Traditional Ballroom

Song sheets with suggested dances will be available at sign-in*

$5.00 per student/$10.00 per family

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Please note that due to the formal nature and late hour of this

event the following guidelines apply:

Ages 11 and up only (babes in arms excepted)

Parents are welcome to attend but may drop off after

signing in and providing emergency contact number

Dance floor decorum to be observed at all times (see below)

Rules of the Dance Floor

Please Read!

Dance floor is for dancing! Eating and chatting should stay on the side of the room. Absolutely NO horseplay of any kind in the ballroom.

Line of Dance: Line dances and stationary dances like swing should stay in the middle, leaving room for traveling dances, like foxtrot and waltz, to proceed in a counter-clockwise direction around the outside of the floor.

After dancing with a lady return her to her place and say “Thank you” out loud!

Ladies who wish to dance, try standing near the edge of the floor, smile and look friendly!

Beginning dancers: everyone out there has experienced that same sweaty palm, stiff-as-a-board, jittery feeling. Dance anyway, and it will pass!

North Shelby, Guitar Lessons for Everest families by an Everest family!

Hi Deb,

I hope all is well with you and yours. I've something of interest for parents, and I'm hoping you might pass it along. I think the timing is perfect, since Christmas is not too far away....

My son, Brendan Young, 19, and homeschooled for the most part of his life, is a guitar teacher. He remembers how busy homeschool moms are, so has decided to offer in-home lessons. We live in the Meadowbrook area of North Shelby County, and would be convenient to Everest families in the the Oak Mountain or Spain Park school areas, as well as Inverness, Mt. Laurel, Chelsea, Pelham, Alabaster, Montevallo, and Calera.

He's a sophomore at The University of Montevallo and performs on campus a lot. He works as a historical interpreter at The American Village. He's an accomplished musician and composer, was a member of two show choirs at Oak Mountain HS, and has performed with the Red Mountain Theater Company. 

He can be reached at: medstar7@gmail.com and his phone number is 256-506-9191. There is a registration fee of $ 25.00 which will include materials for an 8 week session. He gives 45 minute weekly lessons at $ 25.00 per lesson, with the first four lessons due at the time of enrollment, and the last four due midterm.

That's the basics. References are available.

Thank you for your help,

Jackie Reames

Dec. 13, Online: Science Global Town Hall Live Internet Streaming Event

Dear APTPLUS User, Join Alabama native and world-renowned scientist, Dr. E. O. Wilson, on a journey at the cutting edge of science!  Inspire and engage high school students on December 13, 2012 at noon central time in a global town hall live Internet stream.  Click here for details including the live stream web address. Dr. Wilson is among the world’s leading voices in ecological biodiversity.  He will draw from a lifetime of research, exploration, advocacy, and writing to inspire and engage high school students regarding the importance of biodiversity and environmental conservation.  Dr. Wilson will answer questions from the audience and offer advice on how to restore the biodiversity of planet Earth. Students may e-mail questions to Dr. Wilson throughout the month of November and visit the Facebook event page, E.O. Wilson’s Global Town Hall.  Online addresses for both e-mail questions and Facebook are contained in the link above. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your students to learn from one of the world’s leading scientists and to explore the possibilities for meeting environmental challenges that affect us all. If you have questions, contact us at aptplus@aptv.org. Best regards, Alabama Public Television

Our mailing address is: Alabama Public Television 2112 11th Ave South, Suite 400 Birmingham, AL 35205 Copyright (C) 2012 Alabama Public Television All rights reserved.

DEC 17 & 18!! The Bham Zoo offers 1/2 price admission with Food Donation!

Enjoy 1/2 Price Admission to the Zoo with a Food Donation to United Way!

Saturday, November 17 & Sunday, November 18

The Zoo invites you to give back to those in need this time of year and take advantage of half-price admission. Simply bring a canned or non-perishable food item to the Zoo during the United Way Food Drive on Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th and receive half-off of admission. One item per person is needed for the discount.

Come make a difference in your community and enjoy a fun-filled day at the Zoo! 

December: Jr TeenScene of Bham Events

Hot Cocoa & Christmas Crafts Party 

Thursday, December 6

If you have a Jr Teen (ages 11-14) who is looking for some social opportunities, check out the Jr TeenScene for Birmingham group. Sponsored by Everest Academy, it is a volunteer family-led social group open to all homeschoolers.

Visit this link for more information: Jr TeenScene of Bham.

JTSB is an Everest Academy sponsored group and subject to the Everest Academy Participation Policy. 

Please note that drug and alcohol use is prohibited at any event.

Dec 8 & 9, Florence: Backpacking 101

Saturday-Sunday, December 8-9 --- "Backpacking 101" Trip 

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve near Florence

Have you wanted to try backpacking, but are a little leery about striking out on you own? Then Backpacking 101 is for you! Learn the basics (or get a refresher) from a veteran hiker on this fun, easy trek at one of North Alabama's premier hiking destinations.

We will meet at 11:30am, Saturday, December 8, at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve in Colbert County. Schedule: After approximately a 1-mile hike, we will reach our campsite, set up camp and have lunch. Then we will do some exploring, which will cover approximately 2 miles, and return to camp in time to gather firewood for the evening. 

Led by Bill Zuelke. Sponsored by Fresh Air Family and Shoals Environmental Alliance. 

Free to the public, but you must register. Group size is limited.
To register, contact Charles Rose at charles@freshairfamily.org or 256-366-1937.

Questions?  Email Bill Zuelke at  zuelkel@comcast.net.