Northwestern Wisconsin/Northeastern Minnesota

Calendar of Events

February and March, 2002

Our calendars are updated as we find out what is happening out there.  If you know of something that is going on in the home schooling world and is not on the calendars, please let us know.  If you have questions, send them to us any time.

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You are invited to Expert Night!
A family event sponsored by Norhtland C.O.R.E.
March 1, 2002, 7-8pm
Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave., Duluth

Experts' Night is an opportunity for students to put together a display on any chosen topic, including a written report and a hands-on activity for visitors to try.
Display:
*make a colorful display board using a cardboard box or buy one.
* Use big letters to announce your topic and then organize papers in easy to read fashion.
* What to display? Maps, graphs, results of experiments, pictures or artwork, rules of the sport, a timeline, etc.
* Bring something interactive to put on your table such as an experiment, tools, artifacts, food samples, models, etc.
Report:
* Write a paper about your topic (younger children can dictate to parents).
* Older students might want to include a bibliograpy, title page and cover.
* Exact requirements are up to each family.
Activity:
* Provide something at your table for the people to actively be involved in the project as they visit your display.
* Examples: Put together a puzzle about your topic, play a game, do all or part of an experiment, build something, short test about the topic, sample differences in food, etc.
     
Set up will begin at 6 pm, allowing time for participants to see the other displays. Everyone must be at their table and ready at 7:00. Please register by Feb. 27.

For questions or to register call Stacy White, 218-628-1673

Other Event Details

4-H Eagles:  A club created by homeschoolers!  Children may enroll at any time during the year.  Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month.  Call Sheila at 715-374-2572 for meeting locations, times and more information.
Home School Roller Skating:  Tuesdays: Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 30, May 28 from 1:00-3:30 at World of Wheels in Superior.  Cost is $3.50 each.  Questions? Call Pam: 715-399-0235.
Spirit Mountain Skiing (Duluth, MN):  Every Monday that school is normally in session and during the ski season (usually until late March), Spirit Mountain Ski School has a special Home School package.  The package is good for any 4 hour period during any Monday.  Contact Spirit Mountain Ski School (this department is the only one that can help you) to find out specific detail on ski instruction sign-up (if desired) and on current prices and other questions. 1-218-628-2891 or 1-800-642-6377  www.spiritmt.com
C.O.R.E. Quarterly Meeting:  Tuesday, March 19, 7 pm, Lake Superior College.  The topic is Social Studies.  Everyone is welcome!  Call Anne for more information: 218-729-8250.

On the Horizon…

*ANNUAL USED CURRICULUM SALE
WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2002, 4-8 pm
WHERE: Fond du Lac Community Church 13104 W. 6th St. Duluth

How it works: Homeschoolers wishing to sell used curriculum need to follow a few guidelines:

1. Bring items to FDLCC on Wed., April 10, between 4-8 pm. Workers will be there to receive your books.
2. Inside each book or item you will need to put an index card (Please, no post-its) with the following info. Name, phone #, price.
3. Please, no vendors
4., No FREE books or encyclopedia sets or large items
5. Our request is that we keep the focus on homeschooling. No cookbooks, weight-loss, or items inappropriate for this type of sale.
6. After a week or so (when checks are cleared), the seller will receive a check for items sold. Be sure to leave a self addressed stamped envelope with Juanita at the time you drop off your books.

All are encouraged to participate whether selling or buying. You can get some real bargains and also a good time to clear some space for next year..

Call Juanita O'Connor at 624-7378 if you want to sign up and so we can prepare space.


*Saturday, April 6th, The Northlan C.O.R.E. Home Educators' Conference (call Anne for more information @ 218-729-8250)

To contact us:

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7681 Najt Rd.
South Range, WI 54874

Phone: 715-399-2207
Email: jose-celeste@milwpc.com
jnmusch@pressenter.com

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