Thursday, April 30, 2015

Recycling Field Trip Thursday May 7 RSVP Today!

Free Online AP Test Preparation Class!

Please visit: www.APacademy.net for more information

Please note that South Cobb Homeschoolers does not check for the validity or quality of the information we share. We advise you to use your best judgment.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Spanish and French Lessons

For just $25 a year, the ULAT (Universal Language Acquisition Tool) provides 160 days of Spanish and French lessons, hours of video instruction, tests, grading keys and lesson plans. Check out its homepage at www.theulat.com and learn why thousands of students have found its revolutionary approach to be highly effective, enjoyable and instrumental in obtaining outstanding world language placement and results at the college level.

Please note that South Cobb Homeschoolers does not check for the validity or quality of the information we share. We advise you to use your best judgment.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

2015 GHEA GRADUATION CEREMONY


2015 GHEA GRADUATION CEREMONY

Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Cannon United Methodist Church
2424 Webb Gin House Road
Snellville, GA 30078


There's still time to be among the 2015 Graduates & Families honored at the 
GHEA Graduation Ceremony (with reception following)!


If you have a graduate interested in participating, please contact us at: graduation@ghea.org

If you have already received a graduation packet, please finalize your registration ASAP! 
Space is limited. 

You must be a GHEA member to participate -- Join or Renew Today at www.GHEA.org

Georgia Tech Summer Program



The remaining session will take place from 9am-3pm for rising 6th through rising 12th graders. Middle School and High School students are separated during the program. 
 

APPLY ONLINE TODAY at www.ceoofmylife.org

Monday, April 27, 2015

National Geographic Geo Bee for 4th- 8th Graders - Deadline May 15



Are you looking to engage your students in a fun way of learning Geography? The National Geographic Geo Bee is a national competition that over 10,000 educators across the country have enrolled their students in annually. We are now offering the chance to test it out in your own classroom.


For the first time ever, National Geographic is releasing the official contest materials from the most recent Geo Bee to give schools with grades 4th-8th a one-time opportunity to experience the National Geographic Geo Bee for free! The Free-Bee materials include the complete set of questions from all the rounds, so that you can have your own school champion. (Please note, school champions of the Free-Bee are not eligible to advance on to the state and national competitions.)


If you’d like to take advantage of this one time opportunity, complete this brief form (to verify that you are a qualifying school), and we will send you a PDF of the 2015 contest materials. Then, consider enrolling your school in the official 2016 contest in August. Materials will be available until May 15th, 2015.

Complete the Free-Bee School Application Form and let the quizzing begin!

Summer and Fall Online Courses for High School Seniors and Juniors

Dear Homeschooling Families,

My name is Dr. David Byers—a homeschooling father, homeschool author, and college professor with years of experience developing and teaching courses in numerous subject areas. I’ve been serving the educational needs of homeschooling families for several years now with my numerous courses in English, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences for grades 7-12.

I am available to help you fulfill your child’s educational needs this summer in the following ways:

1. Need last-minute high school credits for college?

a. The end of spring seems just around the corner, which means some homeschooled high school students will be graduating and perhaps preparing for college. As you prepare your child’s high school transcript, if you find that your child is short on credits in one or more subject areas, I am happy to help with a wide variety of single-semester courses built around your family’s summer schedule!


2. Need summer courses to help your child get caught up or ahead on credits?

a. For students looking to graduate a bit further down the road,summer is a great time to get caught up or even to get ahead on credits for junior high and high school. I offer a wide variety of single-semester and full-year courses to meet your family’s educational needs. The courses can be built around your family’s summer schedule so you don’t have to worry about missing any learning or points while on vacation!


3. For those of you looking ahead to fall, it’s a good time to find out what courses I offer that will help your children through grades 7-12. One-semester (1/2 credit) and two-semester courses (1 full credit) are available in English, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. There are numerous varieties of courses in each subject area to meet your child’s educational interests and needs.

I invite you to take a look at my website: http://www.leadershipforyou.net/Courses.html to see the courses I design and teach for homeschooled students for grades 7-12 in English, Social Sciences, and the Natural Sciences.

Please feel free to email me with any questions at all: dbyers3@centurylink.net

I look forward to serving your family’s educational needs.


David Byers, Ph.D.
Please note that South Cobb Homeschoolers does not check for the validity or quality of the information we share. We advise you to use your best judgment.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Second Quarter Information



Here are the meeting dates for the second quarter in 2015 (April, May, June).  Most of the  meetings will be held at the South Cobb Library located at 805 Clay Road, Mableton 30126 with the exception of our field trips.

Earth Science  
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Cobb Library
  • Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Joe Jenkins Park located at 2721 Joe Jerkins Boulevard, Austell, Georgia 30106
  • Field Trip - Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division http://athensclarkecounty.com/209/Recycling-Waste-Reduction

Economics (Andrea)
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Cobb Library -  Consumer Math Economics Lesson for Kids
  • Field Trip - Friday May 29, 2015 from 1:00p.m. - 3:30 p.m. West Georgia Used Book Sale at the Carroll County Agriculture Center, 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30117 -This is a great opportunity for our kids to get hands-on sales experience and learn consumer math.  
 Awards Ceremony & Yearbooks (Andrea ) 
  • Field Trip & Picnic- Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wolfe Gardens (please see email for address)
  • Annual Awards Ceremony- Monday, June 22, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to  7:30 p.m. in the George Woody Thompson, Jr., Community Room at the South Cobb Library 

West GA Home Educators 8th Annual Used Book Sale

Join the South Cobb Homeschoolers 
at the 
West GA Home Educators 8th Annual Used Book Sale

Who?   Please invite your friends, teachers, parents, grandparents, etc.
  • Anyone can shop. Please invite your friends, teachers, parents, grandparents, etc.
  • Bring plenty of small bills and change to make purchases. Sellers may or may not accept checks. 
What?  Used Book Sale ~ Educational and Family resources will be sold. Material for all ages including: board books, picture books, chapter books, literature, curricula, foreign language, science equipment, teaching aids, maps, flash cards, manipulatives, art & music supplies, instruments, educational games & puzzles, software, videos, parent resources, cookbooks, home/life skill books, Bible study, Christian living, desks, easels, small tables & chairs, etc.

When?  Friday May 29, 2015
  • Sellers will check-in and set up their items on assigned tables from 9:30-10:30.
  • A private shopping time for registered sellers will be held from 11:00-1:00.
  • The sale will be open to the public from 1:00-3:30. 
Where?   Carroll County Agriculture Center,  900 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30117


SELLER INFORMATION

  • Any homeschooler may sell. 
  • NEW FORMAT THIS YEAR: Sellers will reserve tables and sell their own items. No items will be dropped off.
  • Registration (which reserves your table) is required by emailing thehutchinsfarm@yahoo.com.
  • Space is limited so register early. 
  • The Seller fee is $5 and will be paid with exact cash at check-in on the day of the sale.
  • Sellers will have the benefit of negotiating prices and accepting their preferred payment type. 
  • No items will have to be labeled, although we do recommend pricing your items before you arrive. 
  •  As always, only educational and family resources may be sold. Material for all ages is welcome. Acceptable items include: board books, picture books, chapter books, literature, curricula, foreign language, science equipment, teaching aids, maps, flash cards, manipulatives, art & music supplies, instruments, educational games & puzzles, software, videos, parent resources, cookbooks, home/life skill books, Bible study, Christian living, desks, easels, small tables & chairs, etc. If you aren’t sure, contact us in advance.
  • Children are welcome to attend the sale. This is a great opportunity for them to get hands-on sales experience and learn consumer math. And if they manage your table, you can shop more! 
  • Children may not play/run/climb inside the Ag Center. Safety and respect of all property is required.

OPEN HOUSE / HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES 

  • The “vendor” section is provided to connect homeschool families with local resources. 
  • Homeschool groups, tutors, and community groups are invited to set up a table/display.
  • Registration is required by emailing thehutchinsfarm@yahoo.com. Space is limited.


Husbands & teens are needed to help unload/carry boxes from 9:30-10:30. Hand-trucks also needed.

Lainya Hutchins thehutchinsfarm@yahoo.com, 404-403-1076

Carol Skinner jcjdskinner@bellsouth.net, 678-488-5641