It was so great to be back together on Monday! We really missed our CC friends over Christmas break. Here are some announcements in case you missed them during opening assembly and some resources to help you in your studies this week.
Announcements
1. Make sure your child brings an extra shirt or art smock to use this quarter as we are working with paints and it could get pretty messy.
2. Registration is open for 2017-2018 school year. Please print out the application for your student and fill it out and make checks out to "Classical Conversations". The application fee (formerly called registration fee) is $85 for your first child, and $55 for each additional child in the Foundations program. The fees are the same for Essentials. There are no application fees for Scribblers. Once I receive your application and fee, you will have a guaranteed spot in the program for next year.
3. Our January Mom's Night Out will be Tuesday, January 31 at 7 PM at Highways and Hedges. We'll be having a "Coffee and Canvas" night. My sweet friend, Pam, will be teaching us how to paint a winter scene. The cost is $20 and you'll need to bring an 11x14 canvas. Pam is providing paints, brushes, and everything else you will need. Please email Amber to sign up as space is limited for this one!
4. Pam will also offer bi-weekly art classes on Thursdays for students at a cost of $10 per class. This is a DROP OFF class - you do not have to stay with your child, although you can if you want. I will be there as Pam's helper the whole time so your students will be safe and cared for - I promise. :) If you have more than one child, discounted cost may be available. Let me know if the cost is a problem and we'll work something out. Classes will be held at Highways and Hedges. Children ages 4-8 will have art on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Children ages 9-13 will have art on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please email Amber to sign up so we can make sure we have the right amount of supplies.
5. There will be a one-day ladies conference called "Adorn" at West Hickory Baptist Church on January 21 from 9 AM to 4 PM. The guest speaker is Emily Wickham, a long time homeschool mom with a gift for encouragement and teaching God's words. The cost is $20 which includes lunch. Contact Cindy Frady for more information.
6. We will have a Window Into Challenge on January 26 at West Hickory at 7 PM. This is a night where you can come hear more about the Challenge program and get a great preview of where your students are headed in the coming years. I would strongly encourage ALL parents to attend, even if your children are little as it will help you see the full scope of CC. Contact Cindy Frady or Debbie Fredell for more information.
Fun Activities and Resources to Explore
Science - States of Matter
Solid, Liquid, Gas experiment using balloons
Root Beer floats experiment
Life Cycle of a Snowman activity
Math - Liquid Equivalents
Make a Gallon Robot
Liquid Measurements song
Liquid Equivalents activity
History - Industrial Revolution
Video about life during the Industrial Revolution
Info about Eli Whitney and his cotton gin
Explore inventors and inventions of this era
Another fun idea - challenge your kids to dream up their own invention and sketch out a model or build it with supplies they can find around the house. This could turn into a fun presentation for next week.
Hands on Science - Sound Waves
Video about how sound waves travel
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