South Cobb Homeschoolers Has Moved!

Looking for updates on South Cobb Homeschoolers?

We've moved to our new website www.epichsn.com.  Check us out there! 

If you have questions, email us at epichsn@gmail.com

Meet and Greet and Swap

Homeschool Families

Powder Springs Library is hosting a

Meet and Greet and Swap

for Homeschool families in the area

Wednesday August 31, 1-3pm

Exchange curriculum ideas

Bring any materials no longer needed and swap with others

For more information contact Laura Warner 770-439-3600 or warnerl@cobbcat.org

Yearbook Staff

 Attention all Middle School and High School home school students!  EPIC Homeschool Network, Inc. is looking for you to join our yearbook staff.  EPIC will highlight activities from various home school groups around the area.  We are looking for students from different home school organizations who would like to improve their student portfolio while also creating a takeaway that highlights the 2016-2017 school year.  If you are interested please contact Andrea Hall at 678-744-3407 or email her at epichsn@gmail.com .  There is NO FEE to join the yearbook staff, just time and dedication.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 11 – Mom’s Night In http://goo.gl/forms/OUji87qJUkhUmZAD3

Wednesday, August 24 – Lego Land Discovery Center Homeschool Day Field Trip https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/news-events/events-legoland-discovery-centre.aspx

Thursday, September 1 at 11:00 a.m. – Not Back to School Party  https://goo.gl/forms/7v51MdkGQ8X6bhOZ2

Please note that RSVP is required to all events.  If you have questions, please contact us at epichsn@gmail.com

Marietta Master's Academy - Martial Arts July 14 and 18

These events are sponsored by Marietta Master's Academy but all local home schooling families are welcome to join us for fun and fellowship.

• Martial Arts Day - July 14.  Please find out more information attached and RSVP online! 
• EventBrite Link:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/abcs-of-success-home-school-martial-arts-workshop-tickets-26067208723 
• Facebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/rsmamarietta/photos/gm.618550068314514/1154391077914623/?type=3&theater

• Art in the Park - July 18 at 10AM at Laurel Park. We had such great fun in June painting with squirt guns!  We have another fun activity planned for this event too! RSVP online below so we know how many to plan on.  If you don't RSVP and want to come last minute, please do!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-art-in-the-park-sponsored-by-marietta-masters-academy-tickets-26045929075

South Cobb Homeschoolers is now a member of EPIC HOMESCHOOL NETWORK, INC.

 

Did you know that we send out newsletters?  Click here for the latest news: http://eepurl.com/b9iRGD.

The biggest news is that South Cobb Homeschoolers is now a member of EPIC Homeschool Network, Inc..  EPIC Homeschool Network, Inc. is a nonprofit organization designed to enrich, enhance and empower home education in a nurturing Christian environment.  They provide parents, students and educators with tools, resources, experiences and services to extend learning beyond the classroom.  As an organizational member, South Cobb Homeschoolers will be able to participate in the EPIC Homeschool Network's annual yearbook and other events.  More details are coming soon.

Announcements

• July 29- 30 Southeast Homeschool Expo - The last day to register online is July 15 so sign up today!  Go to http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/ .
• August 11 Mom's Night In: http://goo.gl/forms/OUji87qJUkhUmZAD3
• 2016-2017 Questionnaire: http://goo.gl/forms/OUji87qJUkhUmZAD3 (same as the Mom's Night In)
• Don't forget to do you Declaration of Intent to Home School Annually!  

Planning for a Year Without Burnout View this email in your browser Planning for a Year Without Burnout Wow, we just had our Annual Awards Ceremony and we are gearing up for another school year again! We are with our children 24/7. With high expectations on their learning and with so many choices it can be hard to decide what to do. Sometimes over-commitment seeps in and we are unable to meet all the demands. This is when self-care is so important. The Word of God says that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. How have you loved yourself today? Did you take a nap? Did you do a favorite activity? As we start planning for 2016 - 2017 don't forget to plan time for renewal. South Cobb Homeschoolers (a member of EPIC HOMESCHOOL NETWORK, INC.) will host a Mom's Night In on Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. for more details and to sign up please click here http://goo.gl/forms/tpkWiTEw9mcSTWOb2 . So how do you plan for a year without burnout? First, plan time for yourself (i.e. Mom's Night Out). Second, evaluate your activities and eliminate those activities that don't add long-term value to you and your family. Third, get comfortable with saying no to the good so you can say yes to the best. There's a book called "Yes to the Best" and I must admit that I struggle in this area. Satan will tempt you with good things to distract you from the best things. Keep your eyes fixed on the best! Fourth, don't compare yourself or your children to others. Finally, remember that you home school. What makes homeschooling special is the freedom students have to learn and thrive in a nurturing environment. When you see that environment shifting, take a step back and remember that you home school. Announcements South Cobb Homeschoolers is now a member of EPIC Homeschool Network, Inc.. EPIC Homeschool Network, Inc. is a nonprofit organization designed to enrich, enhance and empower home education in a nurturing Christian environment. We provide parents, students and educators with tools, resources, experiences and services to extend learning beyond the classroom. As an organizational member, South Cobb Homeschoolers will be able to participate in the EPIC Homeschool Network's annual yearbook and other events. More details coming soon. August 11 at 6:30 p.m. Mom's Night Out http://goo.gl/forms/tpkWiTEw9mcSTWOb2 July 29- 30 Southeast Homeschool Expo - The last day to register online is July 15 so sign up today! Go to http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/ . We will start our 2016-2017 Meetings in September. Stay tuned for more details. Please complete the Mom's Night Out Survey to voice your input on our plans for 2016-2017. See you soon! Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

Kids Baking Championship

Online Schools

This is an exciting year for education as parents have more options when it comes to choosing K-12 education avenues for their children. Knowing families are faced with identifying the best educational route to take, OnlineSchools.org has created a guide for K-12 online education options. Much has been written about online college education, but online elementary, middle and high school courses are growing in popularity and practicality, especially given the tech-based society we live in. The K-12 resources listed below walk families through the how, the why and where, and answer common questions.

You can see the entire guide along with some of its features here:

• http://www.onlineschools.org/elementary-school/
• http://www.onlineschools.org/middle-school/
• http://www.onlineschools.org/high-school/

MasterChef Junior Casting Call

Siblings Without Rivalry

Where: Children’s Programming Room at the South Cobb Regional Library located at 805 Clay Road, Mableton, GA 30126

What increases hostility between children?  What attitudes decrease the hostility?
This workshop is based on the book Siblings without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.  This six week workshop will help your children learn how to live together.  During each session, parents will learn and practice specific skills to reduce conflicts between their children. Participants will also have the opportunity to take a fresh look at their own adult sibling relationships. There will be group discussion, role play, and homework on session topics.

Julienne Mark, retired Youth Services Librarian, will facilitate this workshop.
The workshop is six weeks long and each session is 1 and ½ hour long. The workshop is for adult participants. No childcare is available in the library. The course is suitable for parents and caregivers with children of any age. Participants are encouraged to have a copy of Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Additional suggested reading - Between Parent and Child by Dr. H. Ginott. A limited number of copies are available at Cobb Co. libraries, or for purchase on Amazon.

Registration is required.  Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

JUNE 6        Session 1:     Helping Siblings Deal with their Feelings about Each Other
        Four specific methods for helping children express their negative feelings.

JUNE 13    Session 2:    Keeping Children Separate and Unequal
        Effective alternatives to comparing children.

JUNE 20    Session 3:    Siblings in Roles
        Skills that free each child to become his or her whole self.

JUNE 27    Session 4:    When the Kids Fight
    Strategies that reduce rage and motivate children to find solutions among   themselves.

JULY 11    Session 5:    Problem Solving
    Simple 10 step approach that enables adults to sit down with their children and move toward resolution.

JULY 18*    Session 6:    Final Review

Colonial Hills Christian School Homeschooled Athletics Program

Colonial Hills Christian School

Homeschooled Athletics Program

Colonial Hills Christian School has openings for homeschooled students in grades 6^th – 12^th who are interested in participating on sports teams at the

Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity level.

Sports

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Track & Field

Volleyball

Interested families may contact our Athletic Director, Sean Bruce, at 770-941-2604 or sbruce@chrams.org.  CHCS encourages Christian homeschool families who wish for their children to participate in a competitive Christian athletic program to apply.

Space is limited, and students must try out to make some teams.

www.chcsathletics.org

www.chcsathletics.org/home-schooled-athletes