Announcements

These are the announcement that were made today at co-op, if you missed anything:

Leigh Anne Florence and her dog Woody will be here next week. We signed up for items to bring for the Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Please prep your kids on co-op and songs at the end of the day as usual, and using good manners while Mrs. Florence is talking to us in the Fellowship Hall. We will listen to what she has to tell us, then have ice cream. Mom's that have older kids - please stay toward the back of the fellowship hall and slip out into the kitchen to help get ice cream, toppings, bowls, spoons, etc. set up. Mrs. Florence will also be autographing books that are purchased. I will have a few extra order forms, if you need one. Checks are written to her company, not co-op. Each book is $13.00 (I think).

We are still having teachers sign up for classes. Still need some more K-1st options. I think Pre-K is pretty set. There are several offerings for the 4-5 grades. We could take some more 2-3 options. If you told me about a class you were wanting to teach, please e-mail me the name of the class and age range you are interested in. My brain is swimming at this point trying to remember what everyone mentioned. I will put it on the board for you.

Field Trip Survey - Deanna Wardrip is going to set up monthly (possibly) Field Trips for us. There was a survey that went out today for the Mom's to fill out about what days each week are best, field trip suggestions, how far you are willing to drive, how much are you willing to pay, etc. If you have any suggestions, and didn't get to fill out a form, please e-mail Deanna at www.jandd2wardrips@alltel.net.

Dinner and Display Sign-ups were also today. Most everyone signed up for food to bring for the Taco Bar. If you didn't sign-up let me know what you want to bring. I need someone to bring Taco Sauce and/or Salsa, another batch of mild taco meat, and some more cheese/rotel dip.

We also signed up for Dinner and Display Night presentations and displays. This sheet will be available again next week. Decide if any of your classes want to present something in front of the group, and/or if you are wanting to display some things from class. If you are displaying, you need to coordinate with the other teachers that have class in your same room.

Yearbook orders are still being taken. The yearbook will cover the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters. It will be $12.50 per book, and you can bring cash or check. Checks are written to HFHG. Yearbooks will be available mid-summer.

If you have any questions, please let me know. I pray you have a worshipful Easter week-end.

See you next week,Julie

Important Updates

Some of these dates will be mentioned during announcements at co-op, but since some of you are in other areas of the building, I wanted you to know about these:

March 26th - No Co-op

April 2nd - Deadline for Teacher Reimbursements (Cooking class might have some exceptions)

April 2nd and April 9th - Teachers sign up for classes they want to teach for Fall 2009 (the "sticky note" board). Start thinking now about what you might like to teach and what grade. Pretty quickly we will need a class description (a few sentences) to tell what will be covered in your class. Also think through if you will need any specific items for the student to provide: 3-ring binder, specific book, etc.

April 23rd - Class List available for Fall 2009 Classes

April 23rd - Dinner and Display Night - It will start at 6:00 with the presentations in the sanctuary, and at 6:30 we will eat dinner and look at the class displays. We decided on a "Taco Bar" for dinner, so we will ask the moms to bring the meat, soft shells, hard shells, toppings, dessert, etc. There will be a sign-up sheet at the front desk to sign up for food. Co-op will provide the paper goods, drinks, table covers, etc. The Art class and maybe the botany class will help with table decorations.

May 8th - Field Day at Fairdale - This is open to all homeschoolers. Look for e-mails on the HFHG loop.

May 14th - Registration for Fall 2009 will take place at Bullitt Lick from 9:00-11:00. This same day we will have an "End of the Year" Skating Party at Skate-o-Rama on Preston (Hillview area), from 1:00-3:00. We will be renting out the entire rink, so we get to bring our own music! The facility rental is taken care of, and there will be a $1.00 charge per skate rental. If you have your own skates it is entirely free, but if you or your child need skates it will be $1.00 cash at the door. There will be sign-ups for this event.

Sometime early September we will have the Orientation Picnic - watch e-mails for exact date and location.

We are going to have an 8-week Fall 2009 semester, with no "days off". The exact dates are as follows: Sept. 24th, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12.

We will still meet on Thursdays, at Bullitt Lick. The only other change is that the Leadership Committee decided to have 2 classes, then lunch and then the last 2 classes.

The times will be as follows:
9:15 - 9:25 - Open Assembly
9:30 - 10:25 - 1st Class
10:30 - 11:25 - 2nd Class
11:30 - 11:55 - Lunch
12:00 - 12:55 - 3rd Class
1:00 - 1:55 - 4th Class

Thanks so much,
Julie

Winter Skating Party

You are invited to a skating party on Tuesday, February 24th from 1:00-3:00 at Skate-a-rama on Preston Highway. The cost is $10 per family which includes skate rental if needed. A sign up sheet will be at the sign in table at co-op this week. You may also e-mail me to add your name to the sheet. If you plan to attend, I need your name and payment by Thursday, February 19th. (If we do not have enough interest, the party may have to be cancelled.) Any questions see Sharon Pyles (s.pyles@insightbb.com).

Prince Caspian Homework

Just a quick note that this week's homework to complete before Thursday's class is the following:

1) read Chapter 3
2) memorize scripture verses from Chapter 1, 2 and 3
3) review the vocabulary words for Chapter 3

I sent home with everyone present their workbooks and they will find the verses on the first page of each chapter's activities. Vocabulary is on the second page. Students are responsible for their notebooks and to bring to class each week. (This week we will exchange out the poly binders I gave them as I purchased some hard cover view binders - FYI.)

This week in class we will have "roasted apples" like the children did in Chapter 3. Let me know if you have any allergies: apples, brown sugar, butter and we will have Breyer's vanilla ice cream. Thanks and look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

World Tour Class

I just wanted to remind everyone that your student will need a Clearview Binder for the World Tour Class. Each week we will make new notebook pages to put in their binder. Your student will need to bring their binder to class each week. If they forget their binder, I will put the pages we made in your family folder that day for you to put in their binder.

Your student will also need:
Pencil
Scissors
Crayons
and a glue stick

Thanks for your help! I'm looking forward to working with your children!

Valentine Cards Exchange

There has been some discussion about exchanging Valentine Cards at Co-op. We have decided that if you choose to participate, your child can make Valentine Cards for their age group (see below) and bring them to class on February the 12th. Teachers, please allow the kids to exchange cards for the first few minutes of class. The kids need to know that they are not opening cards during class, but they can open them all when they get home. Again, this is an optional activity, and it will take place NEXT week. If you have any questions, please contact me. Julie Howlett

Toddlers
Joshua Miller
Madelyn Curtsinger
Ethan Clark
Lincoln Say
Molly Outland
Abel Walls
Noah Taylor

Pre-K
Caleb Brown
Connor Pack
Emily Hendricks
Grace Odell
Haleigh Clark
Nina Stearns
Wyatt Wardrip
Maddox Say
Julianne Winchenbach

Kindergarten
Abby Curtsinger
Chase Howlett
Corin Odell
Eli Clark
Eli Say
Libby Thornton
Matthew Hendricks
Samuel Gates
Tyler Thomas
Jackson Winchenbach
Cassidy Matherly
Annie Halverson
Josie Walls
Blake Warner
Charity Taylor

1st Grade
Aaron Gates
Aubrey Clark
Zoe Redmond (Napper)
Cody Matherly
Trinity Taylor

2nd Grade
Elizabeth Hendricks
Gavin Clark
Hannah Pyles
Joseph Miller
Kaylynn Wardrip
Lilly Mooney
Luke Walls
Tyshae Jepsen
Jalen Winchenbach
Joshua Halverson
Riley Warner

3rd Grade
Brianna Gates
Caryn Thomas
Christina Matherly
Danielle Baker
Ethan Pyles
Hannah Brown
Karly Walls
Tristan Say
Whitley Howlett
Jonluk Cancel

4th Grade
Andrea Stearns
Jonathan Engstrom
Lily Curtsinger
Noah Say
Samuel Miller
Andrew Halverson

5th Grade
Kelsey Pack

6th Grade
Hannah Mooney
Libby Comenzind
Seth Bake

First Day Reminders- This Thursday!

We have heard from everyone except one family and three other families said they could not come due to power outages. With that in mind, we have decided to go ahead and have classes this week. So...we will see you on Thursday!

Remember to bring any class supplies that are needed for your classes. Soccer students no longer need to bring balls as they have been donated to us! PreK and Art students should bring an old shirt or smock to protect their clothes every week in their backpacks.

Set up crew should arrive around 8:45am to get everything set up, 1st hour Toddler and Nursery workers need to be sure to be on time so teachers can drop off their kids by 9:10am. I have sent out emails to all the people this effects.

Open assembly starts at 9:15 in the sanctuary. Everyone will need to arrive in time to sign in, get their family's name badges, drop off any stuff they won't need throughout the day (coats, lunches, etc) in the Fellowship Hall and be in the Sanctuary ready to start on time.

Celebrate America Reminder

Students in the Celebrate America class will need a 3-ring binder with the clearview pocket on the front for class by the second week of co-op. I have extras at home that you can purchase for $2.00 if that is easier for you. They will also need a toilet paper or paper towel tube by the second week of class.

Thank You,
Tabitha Say
jtsay@insightbb.com

Stanford Achievement Test

We will be administering The Stanford Achievement Test in Mt. Washington again
this year. Our testing dates are May 18, 19 and 20.

The testing will be in the morning, at First Baptist Church in Mount Washington. The cost for each student includes $39.64 for each test (check made payable to Bob Jones University Press)and $5.00 for registration fees. Registration will be held at co-op on Thursday, February 19th at lunchtime.

FBC is located at 320 Bardstown Road, Mount Washington, Kentucky 40047. Please do not call the church with questions as they do not have any information concerning testing. You can contact Becky Rhodes drhodesy754@windstream.net with any questions, or see Julie Howlett.

Pictures From the Fall Session

Calendar

February 5th- First Day of Co-op!

February 12th- Co-op (Bring valentines to exchange with friends- optional)

February 19th- Co-op (Picture Day)/(Registional at lunchtime for Mt. Washinton testing)

February 26th- NO Co-op

March 5th- Co-op

March 12th- Co-op
HFHG Live Event @ SBTS 7pm

March 19th- Co-op

March 26th- NO Co-op

April 2nd- Co-op

April 9th- Co-op

April 16th- Co-op

April 23rd- Last Day of Co-op
Dessert and Display Night

Class Times and Procedures

Class Schedule

Opening Assembly: 9:15-9:25
First Hour: 9:30-10:25
Second Hour: 10:30 – 11:25
Third Hour: 11:30 – 12:25
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 1:00
Fourth Hour: 1:05 – 2:00

Closing Assembly

CHECK-IN

Sign-in at the front desk as you arrive. All families should be in the sanctuary center, and ready to begin by 9:15 am. Someone will be at the front desk if you need assistance, or directions.

PUNCTUALITY

Assembly begins at 9:15. This means that families should arrive in time to check-in, be in the sanctuary and ready to begin by 9:15. If you are unable to arrive at co-op on time, you will be asked to wait until the next block of time to join in. If you are late more than twice, with the exception of circumstances beyond your control, your 1st hour class will be dropped. You will not be scheduled until 2nd hour for the rest of the semester. No refunds will be given in the event that this is your only class. It is inconsiderate and unfair to the teachers and children in the class when students arrive late and the class has to be interrupted and started allover again. Please be responsible in this matter so we do not have to be the "bad guys".

Families are welcome to sign up for classes beginning later in the day. Please choose what works for you and your family and be considerate of the people who worked hard to be prepared for your children, and on time. Teaching children the importance of punctuality is something that will benefit them in the future. We cannot offer refunds in the case of absences simply because this gets too complicated. Once you sign up for a class, the teacher is prepared for you to be there.

Abences/Sick Policy

ABSENCES

In the event you will be absent, please call Julie Cancel at 969-0810 ASAP so we can place a sub in your place. If you are aware that you will be absent and would like to email in advance, contact information is listed at the end of this section up to 10 pm on Wednesday evening. After that please call Julie Cancel’s cell phone at 797-3364 or Karen Stearns’ cell phone at 379-7983. Please do not register for classes if you cannot commit to attending. When you are absent, it affects the entire co-op.

SICK POLICY

We understand that all families want to do everything they can to participate in co-op each week; however, if you or your children are ill, we would much prefer you stay home and get well. The following guidelines may help you make your decision whether or not to join us.

Your child may NOT participate in co-op if he or she:
Has had a fever in the past 24 hours.
Has ANY discharge from the eyes or nose.
Has experienced diarrhea or vomiting in the past 24 hours.
Has ANY type of rash or unidentified skin irritation that has not been diagnosed as non-contagious by a physician.
Has a severe cough.

We trust your discretion in deciding whether or not your child is well enough to participate on any given Thursday. However, for the sake of all families, if your child is noticed with any of these conditions, you will be asked to leave for the day. Please understand our decisions are made in the best interest of all the children who participate.

Inclement Weather Policy

INCLEMENT WEATHER

If there is a question as to whether or not co-op will be meeting on any given day due to the weather, we will be following the BCPS schedule of closing. If they are closed, we will close, if they have a delay, we will still meet.

Mission Statement/Statement of Faith

Core Values:

Love and Glorify God
Help Make Disciples
Affirm and Encourage Parents
Strengthen Family Relationships
Educate with Excellence
Reach Out to Serve Communities

Mission Statement:

HFHG-EC is a parent-run home school ministry through which parents pool their resources and talents to expose children to fun and educational classes and activities.

HFHG-EC is distinctly Christian in nature but has an open membership to any who will respect that distinction.

HFHG-EC is here to provide affordable, alternative learning opportunities and unique experiences that a larger group affords.

HFHG-EC does not exist to provide complete education for home-schooled children but to enrich established home school programs through tutoring.

HFHG-EC will limit class size to ensure a small group atmosphere and to keep the instruction academically challenging.

HFHG-EC provides for small group instruction in accordance with its established annual class schedule and does not sanction individual tutoring, instruction, or lessons for fee at the cooperative site.

HFHG-EC is here to encourage and empower homeschool families to have confidence to teach their own at home, and as an opportunity for homeschool parents to network with each other for support.

HomeForHisGlory-Educational Co-op
Statement of Faith

We believe that Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the verbally inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original writings, infallible, the final authority for faith and life. II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:21

We believe that there is one God who exists eternally as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30

We believe that Jesus Christ is God’s only Son. John 3:16

We believe that only Jesus Christ the Son lived a life without sin. All other people are sinners in need of salvation. Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:26: Romans 3:23-24

We believe that Christ came to earth as a baby, born of a virgin, taking on the form of man without ceasing to be God, to be crucified in order to pay the penalty for our sins. Matthew 1:23;Isaiah 53:5,6; Ephesians 1:7

We believe that Christ died, was buried and then rose on the third day and ascended to Heaven. I Corinthians 15:3, 4; John 11:25: Luke 24:7

We believe that salvation is the gift of God given to men by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. John 3:16–19; John 5:24; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:8,9; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5

We believe in the traditional family, which is constantly under attack from the world today. We believe in traditional morality — purity before marriage and mutual faithfulness in marriage. I Corinthians 7:2; Ephesians 5:3; I Thessalonians 4:3

We believe in the sanctity of life (each child is a gift from God whose life begins at conception) and the protection of our children both before and after birth. Matthew 18:5,6; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2 7/27/07

All parents involved with the co-op will be required to sign, acknowledging their agreement, with the Statement of Faith.