August 9, 2010

Homeschool Information Night

                                                                                                                                                                                           13241 Griffin Drive,  Fort Myers 33913

 

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Christian Home Educators of Southwest Florida invite you to attend our annual

 USED CURRICULUM FAIR and WORKSHOPS

 

SATURDAY      JULY 17, 2010

     CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF FORT MYERS

 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 9:10   -   WORKSHOPS BEGIN AT 9:30 AM

USED CURRICULUM FAIR 1:00 – 3:00 PM

   LOCATION:       4050 Colonial Blvd.  Christ Community Church is located on south side of Colonial  1.8 miles west of I-75 and 2.8 miles east of Cleveland Ave. (U.S.41)

 

       

                          W O R K S H O P S                 Click to view workshop description  

              Workshops are free.  No advance registration required. Workshop descriptions below.

                  Doors to sanctuary open at 9:00     General Assembly 9:10  -  Drawing at 9:20 for Fair Bucks

Saturday

Sanctuary

Chapel

 

9:30

 

to

 

10:20

 

Navigating the

Middle School Years

 

 Speaker:

Cindy Prechtel

 

 

 Character-Based

Correction and Praise

 

Speaker:

Gerald Peterson

 

10:30

 

to

 

 11:20

 

 Homestretch:  Last Leg of the Homeschooling Journey

(High School)

 

Speaker:

Regina Hicks

 

 

Orientation to

 Homeschooling in Florida

 

 Speaker:

Cindy Prechtel

 

11:30

 

to

 

12:20

 

Organizing Life

 

Speaker:

Marcy Schaller

 

 

How to Avoid Burnout

 

Speaker:

Cynthia Peterson

 12:15

to

1:15

 

LUNCH BREAK    

Lunch and Bake Sale fundraiser provided by

CHESF High School Student Council

 

     

Family Life Center

 

1:00

 

to

 

 3:00

Sellers enter at 12:30.  Doors open to public at 1:00.

 

USED CURRICULUM FAIR

 

 

shopping:      1:00 - 3:00 PM   Shopping is free.  Come prepared to receive GREAT DEALS and fulfill all your curriculum needs in one day! Come to the first workshop for a chance to win $10 Fair Bucks.  Drawing will be held at 9:20 for coupons that can be used with any seller at the Used Curriculum Fair.   You must be present to win.

 

SELLERS:     Space will be available on a first come basis at $5 per six ft. space.  (Discount price of $3/ 6-ft space for CHESF members.)  There are a limited number of tables to those who RSVP first.  Everyone else will need to bring your own table(s), no longer than six feet each.

Open to any seller wishing to participate. Please help spread the word.

 

Set up will be 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.    Sellers will enter at 12:30 to finish setup and for early shopping

No entrance to FLC at other times.   Doors open to public at 1:00.

                            

SELLERS MUST RSVP:     CurriculumFair@CHESF.org

Please provide your name, number of spaces desired, if you are a CHESF member, and if you are requesting a table, if available, or will bring your own table(s).

                        fee will be collected AT THE DOOR.

  For more information, you may call Lisa Clark (cell) 239-848-6054.

workshops:   

 

Doors to the sanctuary open at 9:00 for our workshops.  Come early for a time of fellowship as well as a chance to win a drawing at 9:20 for $10 coupons to be used at the Fair.  Attendance is free, and no advance registration is required. 

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       9:30 Workshops:

"Navigating the Middle School Years"

The "tween" years can be some of the most challenging and rewarding stages in your homeschool.  Yes, the hormones are raging, but this is also a time of great growth for your child.  In this workshop, Cindy will provide a road map to help you navigate these exciting years.  Topics include academics, emotions, character issues, social needs and purposely training our young people in the area of worldviews.

Cindy Prechtel and her husband, PJ, have homeschooled their two teenage sons since they were born.  Owners of Homeschooling From the Heart, Cindy ministers to homeschooling families, speaks at conferences, and writes books including Using the Internet in Your Homeschool and Character Building Copywork.

 

"Character Based Correction and Praise"

Are you excited and pleased with the words, actions, and attitudes of your children?  Many Christian parents are frustrated and concerned about their child's behavior and spiritual growth. Well I know that our children need both correction and praise. But how are we supposed to do it? This workshop will discuss character-based principles that will honor the Lord, train our children, and help build Godly character in our home.


Gerry Peterson and his wife, Cynthia, have been home schooling since "day one" and have been involved with CHESF for almost 20 years.  They have eleven children ranging in age from 2 years to 23 years old.  Their three oldest children have graduated from high school and are enjoying lives of service and ministry.  One son is currently a senior at the University of Florida.  They are excited to share with you some of the things that they have discovered on their home school journey.

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     10:30 Workshops:

"Homestretch: Last Leg of the Homeschooling Journey

For many parents, homeschooling the highschooler can be a frightening time. Trying to weed through all the information necessary to prepare your student for not only his/her academic requirements, but also the testing and college search can be overwhelming. This session will cover a variety of topics to help parents entering the high school years and those getting ready to complete their homeschooling journey. Topics include Florida Sunshine Standards, course codes, transcripts, testing, scholarships, college search, etc. Attendees will have Q&A time and handouts with links for further research.

 

Regina Hicks and her husband, Kendal, have had the opportunity to home school for 26 years and in four different states: Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois and Florida.  They have four children who have been home schooled throughout their school aged years.  Two of the oldest have graduated from state universities with the third graduating this year. Their youngest is a senior in high school.  Regina is proactive within local, state and national coalitions to maintain the rights of home education. She is the director of Parent Educator Assistance & Resources, a homeschooling consulting business and author/publicist for AWBU Ministries.

 

   "Orientation to Homeschooling in Florida"

What are the six legal responsibilities of homeschooling in Florida? What are the different homeschooling methods?  This workshop will include lots of practical advice for beginning your journey and offer time for Q and A.

Cindy Prechtel and her husband, PJ, have homeschooled their two teenage sons since they were born.  Owners of Homeschooling From the Heart, Cindy ministers to homeschooling families, speaks at conferences, and writes books including Using the Internet in Your Homeschool and Character Building Copywork.

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    11:30

"Organizing Life"

A long-term student of organization, Marcy will share the things she's learned over the years that have improved her home and life.

Marcy Schaller and her husband, Mark, homeschooled their two children for over 13 years.  One graduated from UCF and is a computer systems analyst, and the other is in middle management at a local Publix.  Although her homeschooling years have come to an end, Marcy remains active with Heart and Home Homeschoolers.

"How to Avoid Burnout"

Through her personal testimony and experiences of home schooling for the past 20 years, Cynthia will share some practical ways to keep the candle burning (not at both ends)!  This workshop will cover the causes and the signs of burnout as well as some ideas to bring new life back into your school year by changing your priorities and attitudes. If you are in this home schooling journey for the long haul or you want to encourage others who are, this workshop is for you! Let's finish the race with the joy set before us!

Cynthia Peterson  and her husband, Gerry, have been home schooling since "day one" and have been involved with CHESF for almost 20 years.  They have eleven children ranging in age from 2 years to 23 years old.  Their three oldest children have graduated from high school and are enjoying lives of service and ministry.  One son is currently a senior at the University of Florida.  They are excited to share with you some of the things that they have discovered on their home school journey.

 

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For more information, you may call Lisa Clark (cell) 239-848-6054 or Carol Benson (cell) 239-209-1658.

 

   

"May He  grant your heart's desires and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God.  May the LORD answer all your prayers. (Psalm 20:4-5  NLT)

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