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Dec 11 2013
Anyone else thinking about Fall 2014?
We took a Thanksgiving Break following our 12th week of school. Except for the ridiculous amount of money spent getting our Suburban traveling to and fro, it was amazing; as in, I treasured EVERY SINGLE MOMENT with my family, and extended family–especially those that involved sitting and staring at the fireplace.
And then, BAM, back to school with three weeks before Christmas Break.
This is where I tell you that the biggest downfall of our family's involvement in the local homeschool co-op is that it locks up our family schedule. Since flexibility has always been on my top 10 list of favorite things about homeschooling, I am definitely re-thinking how/if I want to do Co-op next year. For those of you who have read me a while, you will remember I had these same thoughts this time last year.
I know, I know, I'm only halfway through THIS year and yet, already thinking about next year; that's crazy talk, right?
Wrong. It is when we are in the thick of it that we need to realize we'll be there year after year if we don't make change. I'm making change–mark my words. Also? I'm a slow study; what can I say?
Our 2014-2015 school year will go down in infamy as the year we pulled waaaaaaaay back and did not die of seclusion. All three kids are game; in fact, they are downright celebratory.
The Plan of Attack
The first thing I plan to implement is taking December off, which means we will begin school in August, not September. In all honesty, you will need to remind me of this again in August. Starting school before Labor Day, and before the pool closes, goes against the grain of everything I believe in; that said I promise not to bite, and even better, I will thank you when December comes calling again!
Next, I'm turning my younger two kids' schedules over to them. Both Meredith and Kenny are rocking the responsibility flag this year–getting their work done in a timely manner with hardly a peep from me. Okay wait, let me clarify–there are most definitely "peeps" from me–even outright, "YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!" moments, but those are typically about how they treat each other when their inner demons take over rather than a lack of attention to their academics. When it comes to school load, they are consistently on target.
Finally, I am NOT BUYING ANY NEW CURRICULUM. Emelie is graduating either at the end of this year or in December 2014 (it all depends on when we get the Math done). This means I officially have homeschooling curriculum and texts to carry the kids all the way through to graduation. This lightens our expenditure load, so we have the funds to pursue the kids' individual areas of interest more thoroughly (Despite the kids' vote, this does NOT mean we'll go to Starbucks every other day.) and plan more extensive field trips. I AM ALL ABOUT FIELD TRIPS!
As a sidenote, has anyone been to the Frogmore Cotton Plantation in Frogmore, Louisiana? The kids and I passed this 1800-acre working cotton plantation on our way to see our friends in Alabama 3 years ago, and I've been itching to go ever since. This year Kenny has studied Slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and America's Industrial Revolution (cotton gin), so this is the perfect field trip to plan.
The plantation offers a few different historical tour options that look both interactive and informative, but the hitch is that it's 5 hours away. This obviously makes it a "pricier" field trip than some–figuring in the cost of gas, meals out, and a hotel so I'm not falling asleep on the drive back home.
If our schedule is more free, and we aren't pouring money into co-op fees and additional curriculum, this is doable. This is also what "homeschooling" looks like in my mind's eye. The kids and I want to "go" and "do" while learning. Sometimes that can be nearby, but other times, it calls for a 1,2, or 21 day adventure!
With Christmas Break approaching, I am certain I am not the only Momma processing what will remain and/or change next year. What has been successful this year? What do you know beyond a shadow of a doubt you'll pick up or put down? What tips and tricks are you using to finish the first half of this year strong?
About the Author: Tired of feeling overwhelmed, Heather Sanders and her husband Jeff faithsized their family into a 960 square foot lake cabin in need of renovation. She writes about faith and simplifying your desires so you can be content right here and right now.
43 Comments and 15 Replies
Annie D On Wednesday, December 11 at 6:07 pm
In the spring:
1. My husband is retiring from his hazardous-duty third-shift job.
2. We're moving from Connecticut to Alabama
3. We're buying a much bigger house
I'm not even TRYING to plan. It's gonna be an unschooling kind of year.
Tina On Wednesday, December 11 at 6:11 pm
Wow, I can't believe Emelie is near graduation! I've enjoyed her posts over the (gulp) years. Congratulations to you all.
You are very smart to think of the future while in the throes of the present- if you know what I mean. Love the liberation of field trips and learning by doing! Maybe you can extend the year into June and spend more of August at the pool? Let your own knowledge and the Texas weather be your guide… and maybe make lots of popsicles or snow cones
Thanks for sharing your thought process about your particular homeschool situation- I find it enlightening and encouraging. Happy Holidays!
carol On Wednesday, December 11 at 6:24 pm
You are SO speaking my language!! YES, I am dreaming of next year. This year has been eye-opening and sobering and JUST SO EMOTIONAL. My kids are in a co-op and we really need to scale back and remind oursleves WHY we homeschool. Thanks so much for your post. Now I need to fervently pray for a job I have applied for that would work out with my plan…;)
LD On Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 pm
"The first thing I plan to implement is taking December off, which means we will begin school in August, not September. … "
For the past 7 years, I have started school on the first Monday in August. Since our children are athletes, I need the extra time to take 3-day weekends when needed and I really, really like being done with school the first week in May.
This also gives us the opportunity to travel in May when most students are still in school, but the weather is usually more favorable to traveling, etc.
Julianna On Wednesday, December 11 at 7:15 pm
I'm right there with ya, sister. Next year I'll be at a point where I only have to buy curriculum for my oldest–YES! My littlest is still so little (2.5 years old) that I'll probably stick with what I have now, which consists of starting early and taking off a lot while the weather's splendid (we're in Texas, too) whenever that may be; we're ready at the drop of a hat. Starting early allows us lots of three or four day weeks when the weather is beautiful.
Mittnay On Wednesday, December 11 at 8:16 pm
Frogmore Plantation!!! They use to be my clients (I was in the cotton gin/warehouse software business) – and they are GREAT people. I highly recommend going. Buddy and Lynette are the nicest people – EVER. They took me to a Mardi Gras parade in Natchez once … so nice to look after me.
You'll get a great history of cotton – and agriculture and culture. And while you're in that part of the world you could add in some lessons on Antebellum architecture … Just north of Natchez is Port Gibson – a perfect place to study. Many of the town's historic buildings survived the Civil War because Grant proclaimed the city to be "too beautiful to burn."
Of course, you should "do" Natchez … and so really from south to north it would be Frogmore, Natchez, Port Gibson … and then top it off with Vicksburg. For me (a girl who grew up in California) the Civil War came to life when I drove through the Vicksburg Battle ground. The audio tour is a must … I never understood how close the opposing forces were until I drove through the Historical Military Park.
If you want to add a literary bent to all of this … in the mystery genre there's Greg Iles (ok, not "high brow" literature … but some of the stories are placed in Natchez) … Rising Tide by John M. Barry which is about the great flood of 1927, Life on the Mississippi/Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain, Lanterns on the Levee: Recollections of a Planter's Son… by William Alexander Percy (which means you could stop by Greenville – north and west of Vicksburg), Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner, Delta Wedding by Eudora Welty, All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren, Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide To Hosting the Perfect Funeral by Gayden Metcalfe (because you need to laugh) and finally The Tilted World: by Tom Franklin .. it covers the flood, moonshine and a woman bootlegger! …
Okay – shutting up now … but as you can tell, my vote would be YES! Take them.
ps: no kids, and single … so maybe my recommendations should be slanted through that gyroscope
AngAK On Thursday, December 12 at 5:29 pm
what a great reply. thanks for all this good information
BethJoy On Wednesday, December 11 at 9:56 pm
We are already looking at next year as well. We have learned so much in this first year of homeschooling. We jumped in at 6th and 9th grade. We love our curriculum, but I know now to take an in depth look at it earlier and taylor the lesson plan to our specific needs and schedule. This year I have changed a few things around to better meet our needs. Next year my daughter will take a math class in a homeschool classroom step toting as it better fits her learning style. Now the question is which part of history to choose for my son. The curriculum is thematic, so everything hinges on the time period we choose to have home study. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Orb On Thursday, December 12 at 9:58 pm
What is homeschool classroom step toting? I am learning a lot about homeschooling, but have not read about this.
BethJoy On Thursday, December 12 at 11:09 pm
That was supposed to be – a homeschool classroom setting. We have a few churches in our area that have classes.
Sarah B. On Wednesday, December 11 at 10:22 pm
*sigh* Yes… yes, I've been thinking about it… a LOT. My daughter has elected to return to public school. She's been happy at home but not supremely so. She was more content to be around people more often, and she loves leading groups and helping others. She's just one of those kids who fits perfectly into the school mold, and she'll thrive.
My son is also debating about going back to school. I'm less sold on this, for various reasons. I've told him I need him to tell me his final decision by February so I can make any curriculum purchases and plan (normally I start doing this NOW, but as it is, I'm waiting). There are pros and cons to each side of his decision.
In either case, we've had to reorganize our year a bit. We'd originally planned to take a large trip in November, but if my daughter isn't learning at home, that won't work. So we're going in the spring!
Amanda W. On Thursday, December 12 at 12:42 am
I agree, it's not too early to plan for next year NOW. Something I've found that helps me is to make notes on my calendar each month of things that didn't work out well at certain times of year, mistakes made, overbooking, cyclical to-do's, things I must remember that need done by a certain date and busy times of the year, etc. Then in January each year when I go back over my old calendar to carry over birthdays, anniversaries and such, I write reminders for these things onto my new calendar as well. This has helped me avoid repeating past mistakes and plan better for the new year.
I like to plan our school breaks to align with my own busy seasons so that I am more focused on school when we are at it. I like to start in summer because I have more down time then, especial the dog days of August. I am less likely to cheat and take extra days off this way.
Karen M On Thursday, December 12 at 12:22 pm
Terrific idea! Thank you!
mommabakes On Thursday, December 12 at 10:12 pm
great idea!
PenPen On Thursday, December 12 at 9:03 am
I can't believe Emelie is graduating already. Has she picked a college to go to? I have been hearing a lot about the "Common Core" in schools. Does this affect your homeschooling in any way?
Yvette Toohey On Thursday, December 12 at 12:09 pm
I have completed a little reading about Common Core and have concluded that the big "to-do" about most states adopting its objectives is "much ado about nothing."
The genesis of Common Core began in the 1990s, with all states participating, and was only recently released So far, only learning objectives for language arts and mathematics have been written and adopted so it is acknowledged to be incomplete. Common Core provides SUGGESTIONS as opposed to REQUIREMENTS for reading etc. Many communities and home school parents have met or exceeded these learning objectives long before Common Core was even a thought. The last I read, my state requires that home schooled children also adhere to the objectives for each grade level.
Below is a quick read from Wiki – also there is a Common Core site with the boring details.
Ami On Thursday, December 12 at 9:36 am
It seems like "next" year is always in the back of my head, especially when I notice the kids particularly enjoying something, like a certain field trip or book.
One big change on the docket for next year is moving from a unit study style into a more eclectic style that focuses on multiple subjects at a time. My oldest is beginning junior high and this style switch feels a little more comfortable to me for that setting.
I just keep telling myself that changes are good.
Margot On Thursday, December 12 at 9:57 am
Next school year I will have two in college, a new baby, and six others homeschooling so Christmas is an ideal planning time for me. We do not utilize a coop for many of the reasons you mentioned. I know off hand that I will definitely be utilizing materials from the Critical Thinking Company — I really love some of their books and have seen the results with the two eldest ones. I also can't say enough about dual credit. We have had great experiences at Blinn
Barbara On Thursday, December 12 at 10:12 am
You could try staying at state parks a lot of them have cabins or campgrounds. How about pitching a tent or renting or borrowing and RV.
Kris On Thursday, December 12 at 10:16 am
Next year is always in the back of my mind. I always leave things open to make changes during the year if needed. I've already made changes to our unit study for this year and move a different unit to the fall instead. We are more then halfway done with our days and hours as required by my state, so the flexibility is so nice!
Sarah On Thursday, December 12 at 11:11 am
I'm very seriously considering year-round schooling. We often find ourselves half-way through next year's curriculum at the end of the year. It seems like I could build in tons of time off with a year round schedule.
Alison On Monday, December 16 at 7:53 pm
This is us too. I take days when we need them, so I feel like we really should school year round for less guilt for me. BUT, I will have an infant next summer, so we'll see how much actually gets done. My general plan for summers is core stuff – for us that means lots of math, reading, some writing and anything that we feel passionate about at the time. I also tend to do a lot of home ec during the summer (i.e., teaching new chores, more cooking learning, and messy art projects that we can do outside) I save the other subjects for the main school year.
tcmullinax On Thursday, December 12 at 11:33 am
We have to take December one day at a time-it seems we get "Christmas Brain" every year around this time!
Playing games way past bedtime, indulging in food, hot chocolate, and special hot chocolate for the hubs and me…seeing movies, shopping-this just sort of "happens" every December. Resistance is futile. Not a strong finish…more of a weak, fun, family finish! Hubs is in law school-so he has to keep plugging until Dec. 20th…my dd and I are not making it any easier on him as we ask him to join in our fun (reindeer games?) every day!
Sonlight, Teaching Textbooks, Gombrich's Art History, and science are staying for 2014-15…Latin might be out in favor of another language.
I like to plan way in advance, even though it bites me in the keister every time! So now, I don't plan in writing with pen and paper-I use a mighty flexible spreadsheet!
IrishMum On Thursday, December 12 at 3:45 pm
tcmullinax, you described us perfectly, "Christmas Brain'!!! Haha!!
Kelly On Thursday, December 12 at 11:40 am
This year we scaled back and it feels great…
We started in Mid July, took one week off when hubby was home in Sept and Tomorrow is our last day before we take a three week vacation (hubbys is off one of the those weeks), We head back to school on Jan 6th and will work until the end of May…( We take 6wks off and heading into a New yr)
Our oldest is starting college locally here in NYC in Jan, so thats a New added dimension to our family…Its an odd feeling to have one in college and still be teaching 3rd grade..
We cut down on our commitments this yr through our homeschool group..
I would suggest every family, try it, isnt this one the reason why you decided to homeschool, the family spends more time together and not to always feel pressured and rushed..
Staci On Thursday, December 12 at 12:17 pm
I have started next year's plan this year. One big thing for us is to scale back too! My son is in public high school now and I try to be involved with him as much as possible but then I feel like I am slacking on the tweens at home. So we are shifting to making more family memories when we can while also setting boundaries about learning time so that we can get the most of our time apart and together with our son. It won't be long before the tweens will be teens and I don't want to regret losing time with them.
Karen M On Thursday, December 12 at 12:21 pm
I'm SO glad you brought up Fall 2014. It's easy to get into the "let's just get through the day/week/month" thing during the holidays.
One thing that happened last January with my nephew (whom I'm raising) is that he didn't study AT ALL during Christmas break, and when he started school again in January he promptly ran out and flunked his first Algebra test. Then the rest of the year we were so stressed out trying to overcame the effects of that one test on his average. So this year in "Auntie School" he is going to work ahead and study as hard for those first tests/quizzes in January as he is studying now for his finals.
Thank you, Heather, for helping us to remember to be long-term planners!!
Joe On Thursday, December 12 at 1:14 pm
We start in August too. Summer swim team is over, It's hot and humid outside, and everyone else is on vacation. We make up for it by taking a nice long family trip in September or October, once the weather is perfect and everyone else is back in school.
Katie On Thursday, December 12 at 2:06 pm
Good for you guys for tackling math. I never thought I would need math ever again but ended up taking all my grade 12 sciences and first year university level sciences at university. It's cheaper and easier to do them while in high school. Life is strange and awesome – you never know what will come in handy no matter which road you choose.
Marie On Thursday, December 12 at 3:42 pm
I, too, have been re-thinking my commitments for 2014. Long story short, I have a new saying posted on the inside of my bathroom medicine cabinet where I see it more than once a day: When you are thinking of quitting, remember why you started.
To me, this means: Have I achieved what I meant to achieve when I started? Are my goals still the same? What does my involvement bring to me and my family – Joy? Frustration?Stress? Life-enhancement?
Using this as a guide, I have decided that I have new Goals and that certain volunteer activities and my involvement on a few of boards no longer fit into our life. So, I've finished up projects and found people to replace me, where appropriate, and have released myself from tying up my life with activities that no longer serve my, and my family's, goals.
I wouldn't be telling the truth if I didn't say the above was done with a bit of hyperventilation and feeling that I couldn't possibly stop my involvement because I was…irreplaceable! Who would? How would they? What if? I've always! and the really BIG one…Who would I be if not (whatever)?!
I'm actually looking forward to finding out all of the above in 2014. It is Good to Re-Invent oneself when our old selves no longer serve our family's needs, or our own.
Blessings on a Wonderful New Year of Re-Invention!
Melanie On Thursday, December 12 at 3:54 pm
DO IT! We started taking all of December off last year and it is FANTASTIC! It is usually hot and crummy to be outside by us in August and it has been no bother to sit in the air conditioned inside and get started on our work. There were no grumbles or groans this year since she experienced the miracle of December off last year.
I was worried that it would be hard to start up again in January, but it seemed as though she needed the time off because she had her best year ever in terms of testing (really the only thing I have to go off of for comparisons).
You'll love it!!!
IrishMum On Thursday, December 12 at 3:58 pm
What Heather?? You are over Co-op??? Who'd a thought
We have cut way back on school, Christmas Brain and Summer make for very little school work, but I am ok with that. We school year round for this very reason. When we want to play, we play. When I am old and looking back on my life with my kids, I want to remember the fun we had, the trips we took, the beaches we played on, and the love we shared. Homeschool allows me so much more time with my boys, it has been a huge blessing in my life. I am not changing a thing
Wenche Sterling On Thursday, December 12 at 5:05 pm
I am definitely thinking about next school year! I have three kids, have home schooled for 5 years, but the last two years (2012/2013 and this school year they have all been in public school. Next year my daughter will be in 7th grade, and we will home school her. Not sure about the other two yet. so, this is the time to start thinking. Would love advice on 7th grade curriculum.
Beth F On Thursday, December 12 at 5:15 pm
Heather, I would love for a blog post detailing your "Homeschooling High School" experience. (And I mean DETAILing, lol). If I remember correctly, Emelie is graduating early, is that correct? My oldest is due to start 9th grade next fall and I am trying to learn as much as I can before we start! Thanks so much for your beautiful posts! I realize that no two homeschools are the same, but I so enjoy getting to peek into snippets of your days!
StacyJ On Thursday, December 12 at 5:56 pm
Completely agree with Mittnay about the whole Frogmore to Natchez to Port Gibson to Vicksburg thing. I live in Louisiana but I'm from southwest Mississippi. I've not been to Frogmore but I have passed by it several times on trips to Jonesville recently and I hope to spend a weekend in Natchez soon and put Frogmore on my to-do list. If you had the time, I would suggest also St Francisville and Port Hudson both in Louisiana (short drive down Hwy 61 from Natchez) for more Civil War history and outings and I would also suggest driving the Natchez Trace. I've taken it from Natchez to Vicksburg and it's a very beautiful drive. If you do ride the trace, make sure to stop at the Indian Mounds near Natchez. I find them quite eery but an educational experience nonetheless. My boys and I enjoyed the Military Park at Vicksburg a few years ago. I wish we would have had more time that day as we toured…well we had the time but Mom (me) fell down the hill after taking pics of a memorial and broke my camera and badly sprained my ankle. SO that kinda ruined it for me If I get to Frogmore any time soon, I will post back here and let you know.
joan On Thursday, December 12 at 6:18 pm
Now that Emilee is a senior, is she still doing ASL? I watched her sign "The Best Part of Me Is You," and thought she did an awesome job. Just wondered if she wanted to continue on
Lara On Thursday, December 12 at 8:44 pm
I changed our years every.single.year, I think! We always start in June, take July off, dig in until Thanksgiving week, rest until the first full week of January, and go, go, go until we hit our 180 days (usually the end of April). This year, we added a break every 6 weeks, which will mess up our usual timing this year, but will make life with a high schooler run more smoothly. And I'm already looking at next year's books!
Diane On Thursday, December 12 at 10:04 pm
This is my first full year of homeschooling and I have already made modifications to my schedule. Instead of trying to squeeze in every subject in during the regular school months, I have decided to save Art and Music for the summer months. The kids are always finding themselves bored in the summer, so now they can spend as much time as they want perfecting their artistic talents.
Elizabeth H On Thursday, December 12 at 10:46 pm
I've been stewing about what to do next year already, yes. It's not a very productive process yet – my mental broth keeps boiling up "what if" bubbles that basically pop into a splatty mess with nothing much constructive resulting.
I've liked several things about a new curriculum we've started this year, but it has some definite downsides. None of our options are showing up with a much stronger pro side than con side, so it's not an easy decision. Some of the best things about homeschooling are its bountiful options and customization possibilities, but those are also a rather nasty side of it when one hasn't found the right mix or method yet.
I need to do some serious praying and comparing of options, but I'm not sure when. Maybe I should think about taking the rest of December off too!
Jessica Turner On Friday, December 13 at 7:57 am
We are doing a mid year shuffle as far as our schedule goes (we are way too busy) and I too am looking to next year and trying to decide what I want our school to look like. This is our first year and next year we add my second son to the mix. It is so exciting and we LOVE HOMESCHOOLING and the freedom it affords… but I am worried about our curriculum choices. Honestly, I have been looking at different curriculum since September (hehehe!).
I am so glad I am not the only one looking ahead and simplifying. I love the idea of taking December off.
Lauren On Friday, December 13 at 9:26 am
Our co-op takes December off, and we end the beginning of May. For all the reasons listed. We are also looking at going to a schedule that makes it easier for parents to do all day, or half day morning or half day afternoon. (I am on the board!) We have about a half hour drive to get there, but we will be doing afternoon only. I know it is only one day a week, but we need more time at home and with other things. You probably aren't the only one feeling this way – seems like it is time for your co-op to split. They can't grow infinitely!
Brynn On Friday, December 13 at 5:02 pm
Heather, you have just made me feel infinitely less crazy. New Years always has me thinking of the next fall.
Rachel On Saturday, December 14 at 10:52 am
I wholeheartedly endorse the "take December off" idea. My oldest two still work through the first week of December bc that is their group schedule, but my younger two and I stop December 1, no matter what day of the week it is. I also have my thoughts in next year already because my oldest is a junior and we are also exploring graduating early. He does want to begin college in Fall 2015 and since he has completed all of his grad requirements except for math, one more science lab, and 1 sem of state history I am considering dropping all four boys out of group commitments next fall and spending his last semester (or two, depending on how long it takes us to complete those last requirements) to do more "family learning" experiences. Once he goes off to school we will never be able to reclaim that time. I am right with you in contemplating what is the best investment in the fall. Thanks for sharing; it has helped me solidify our own direction to hear another mom realizing the importance of seizing the moment.
Carolyn On Saturday, December 14 at 11:01 am
I'm with ya here! After 13 years of homeschooling my oldest who graduated last year, I decided to scale back on outside activities for the two youngest. They love it and I love it.
We have one outside weekly activity, choir. They attend the same day at the same time. They may do one short term sport, 8 weeks, and they have to be on a team that allows both of them on the same team. This is fun for them since it is short term and easy for me since I don't have to double driving time for separate activities.
Thursday afternoons are for inviting friends over to play for 3-4 hours.
Since we are home most of the week, we are able to accomplish our school work quickly which leaves Friday mostly free; with the exception of math and bible study. If any work wasn't completed during the week they finish it on Friday but they work hard to avoid doing school all day on Friday.
This is the most stress free year I have had since my first child was in kindergarten.
I'm a slow study too and have been a pro at forgetting lessons learned so this year I began writing my lessons learned on the last week of my 2013 yearly family organizer/calendar. I will remember those lessons for next year by transferring them to the 2014 calendar in the month where the issue arises. I'm hopeful this will help instead of having to remember the hard way.
Carolyn On Saturday, December 14 at 11:07 am
Oh, one more thing. I agree with you about not buying more curriculum. It is so easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest curriculum and approaches. I decided since what I have worked well with child 1, I will continue to use it for 2 and 3; unless a subject clearly does not meet their learning style. Then I research the issue, look at different curriculum and talk to moms who have gone before me. These sweet ladies have saved me hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over the years. Newer is not necessarily better.
Christa On Saturday, December 14 at 11:19 am
This post and all the comments have been so encouraging. This is our first year homeschooling. My oldest is in kindergarten and I have a 3mo old with two more in between. I'm still getting the hang of it and sometimes struggle with feelings of inadequacy. This has really helped me to remember that flexibility is good and stressing out is not. So thanks everyone.
jp On Saturday, December 14 at 1:23 pm
Lol: "I am NOT BUYING ANY NEW CURRICULUM." Did you mean to post this one in April?
Mary Alletto On Saturday, December 14 at 1:47 pm
I am thinking about my garden and fruit trees. I got a new presure cooker this year for christmas. Its an early gift from my husband and I can't wait for fall to start canning. I will be able to do so much more this year. I have done tomatoes and beans for years in a hot water bath. You got me all excited mentioning fall. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!
abrianna On Saturday, December 14 at 11:53 pm
This is the first time I have started thinking about Fall 2014. Part of that is because our co op will be studying the Middle Ages which is also the same time period my blessing and I are studying for history. Our co op has elementary as a supplement which works well for us. I want to teach again next year -this year was my first one teaching Ancient Civ and I enjoyed it. Plus since blessing and I are also studying Ancient civ this year teaching was easy as it was a natural extension of what we were already doing at home.
We do take co op year by year but as long as my blessing and I both enjoy it, we will continue to do it. Plus our last day of co op was Fri. and we did the Olympic games -javelin, hurdles, etc… The hurdles were two chairs with a pool noodle across them and the kids had to jump over the central noodle part.
I have suggested that at the end of Fall next year we do a Renaissance Faire as that will fit with the time period. Plus I am in the /d/e/e/p /s/o//u/t/h and it is so much easier to do outside things at this time of year. We did a Game day for spring semester last year and it was fun but *hot*. And we end around May 10th or so.
linsay On Sunday, December 15 at 9:24 am
I so needed to see this. It's my first year teaching homeschooling. I have five kids and a suprise 6th on the way. three of my five are school aged. I have no degree in anything. Started young having children and just threw myself into them. Never regretted it until now. Not having them, just not having a better education to really "help" them. These first few months have made me feel more like the student than them. We're getting through it and they are learning very well but there are times, well more so than less, that I think they need others to help teach them.
Our town offers a three day "school" and I've been struggling with enrolling them in it after christmas break. But for my husband and I, it kind of defeats the purpose of "homeschooling". Currently we have only taken one field trip which is disapointing to me. After christmas break I plan on taking as many as possible. Hands on learning is so much more fun for them than books.
Im glad to see posts from people who have been doing this longer than I have who are rethinking the Co-op part of homeschooling. It makes it easier to be ok with our decisions.
Heather S. On Tuesday, January 14 at 10:59 pm
I ditched my co-op roughly four years ago. Leaving was more or less God's decision than mine. I had been pushing the idea around in my head, but it was the lack of age appropriate field trips and classes my kids wanted/needed to take that let me know it was time to move on.
Learning field trips (the big ones!) are scheduled once a year during the summer. It's also a great excuse to get out of the Midwestern heat too (well, depending on where in the U.S. we are heading). Last year my husband and I took our boys to South Dakota for camping, cave exploring, a trip to a mammoth dig sight, a trip around Devil's Tower (Wyoming) and a slew of other places. One of their favorite memories was driving through the South Dakota national park with about a gazillion buffalo surrounding us.
Another thing I've started doing is listening to the interests of my kids and what lessons they would like to pursue. My 9 year old has been begging me to learn how to write in cursive. I probably should have started them on this earlier, but just getting them to write seemed daunting enough. It still does!! Nevertheless, I purchased a third grade level course on learning cursive we will start as soon as it arrives in the mail.
My five year old's curriculum is whatever his brothers used when they were his age. This has a few drawbacks. Since the arrival of Common Core, some of the companies we used to love changed their formatting. I am hard-core AGAINST CCS's Borg like fingers interfering with my kids' education, so I've had to start looking at other companies to supplement the little guy's future subjects. This year we've been experimenting with a Charlotte Mason styled English program the kids (and I) are not so hot on. Back to next year's drawing board.
I think you will find next year's schedule a lot easier. Congratulations on your daughter's up-and-coming graduation. I imagine she will do just fine with whatever she decides to pursue.


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THE GAME: The Lobos (9-19, 5-11 MWC) kick off the Mountain West Conference Championship with ninth-seeded Air Force (3-24, 0-16 MWC) on Wed., Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. PT at Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus. With a win, the eighth-seeded Lobos would play top-seeded and ninth-ranked Utah (25-2, 16-0 MWC) on Thursday in the quarterfinals approx. 40 minutes after the No. 4 UNLV (19-9, 10-6 MWC) - No. 5 Wyoming (13-14, 7-9 MWC) match at 4 p.m. PT.
Thursday's quarterfinal round starts with No. 3 seed Colorado State (17-9, 11-5 MWC) vs. No. 6 seed TCU (17-14, 5-11 MWC) at 11 a.m. (PT), followed by second-seeded and 20th-ranked BYU (24-4, 13-3 MWC) and seventh-seeded San Diego State (11-17, 5-11 MWC), 40 minutes after the conclusion of the CSU/TCU match. The quarterfinal winners will advance to the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. (PT). The championship match will take place Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. (PT).
For the seventh straight year, the Mountain West Volleyball Championship will be televised. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be televised by the mtn. - MountainWest Sports Network. All four of Thursday's quarterfinal matches and Friday's first semifinal contest will be shown live, with the second semifinal to be shown via same day tape delay at 9:30 p.m. (PT). For the third straight season, the MWC Tournament championship match will be shown live nationally on College Sports Television (CSTV). The championship contest will also be streamed live as part of CSTV's All-Access package, available on the CSTV (www.cstv.com) and MWC (www.themwc.com) Web sites.
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Match #1 - #3 Colorado State vs. #6 TCU, 11 a.m. - the mtn.
Match #2 - #2 BYU vs. #7 San Diego State, 40 minutes after end of Match #1 - the mtn.
Match #3 - #4 UNLV vs. #5 Wyoming, 4 p.m. - the mtn.
Match #4 - #1 Utah vs. Winner of #8 UNM/#9 AFA, 40 minutes after end of Match #3 - the mtn.
Friday, Nov. 25
Match #5 - Winners of Match No. 1 and Match No. 2, 1:30 p.m. - the mtn.
Match #6 - Winners of Match No. 3 and Match No. 4, 4 p.m. - *the mtn.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Match #7 - Championship Match, 8 p.m. - CSTV
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HISTORY LESSON: The Mountain West Conference Championshipa have not been very friendly to the Lobos. Since its inception in 1999, the Lobos have gone 1-7, getting their sole win over Air Force, 3-2, in 1999. Last year, New Mexico fell 30-18, 31-29, 30-13 to No. 2 seeded Colorado State in Las Vegas. Chelsea Sondrup led UNM with a match-high 14 kills, hitting .550 (14K-3E-20TA). Sondrup and Kelly Therkelsen both recorded three blocks. Kim Cox set a personal best with three kills, hitting .286 (3K-1E-7TA). Nicole Ryan added five kills and five digs while Therkelsen posted four kills. Tanna Taylor dished out a team-high 26 assists while Samie Weber topped the team in digs with six. Below is a breakdown of the Lobos records at the conference tournament:
Record: 1-7
Record in Las Vegas: 0-1
Record in Fort Collins, Colo.: 0-2
Record in San Diego: 0-1
Record in Salt Lake City: 0-1
Record in Provo, Utah: 0-2
Record in 3 games: 0-5
Record in 4 games: 0-1
Record in 5 games: 1-1
Last 5 matches: 0-5
Last UNM win: 11/25/99 (3-2 vs. AFA)
Last UNM loss: 11/24/05 (3-0 vs. CSU)
Record vs. Air Force at MWC Tourney: 1-0
Record vs. BYU at MWC Tourney: 0-1
Record vs. Colorado State at MWC Tourney: 0-3
Record vs. San Diego State at MWC Tourney: 0-2
IN THE PAST: New Mexico holds a six-match win streak over Air Force, including a season sweep of the series thanks to two shutouts. Three Lobos average over 3.00 kills per game against the Falcons in sophomore Jeanne Fairchild (3.50) and freshman Rose Morris (3.33) and Allison Suiter (3.00). Sophomore Sarah Kwasigroch has a team-high .462 attack percentage against AFA, hitting .462 (6K-0E-13TA), and has an 11.50 assists per game average. Sophomore Gayle Tripp leads the team in digs vs. Air Force this season, averaging 5.83 per game while classmate Joelle Ingram has a 1.83 blocks per game average to lead the Lobos. Below is the series breakdown:
Series Record: 16-3, New Mexico
Record in Albuquerque: 8-1, UNM
Record in Colorado Springs: 7-2, UNM
Record at neutral site: 1-0, UNM
Record in 3 games: 9-3, UNM
Record in 4 games: 4-0, UNM
Record in 5 games: 3-0, UNM
Last 5 matches: 5-0, UNM
Last 10 matches: 8-2, UNM
Last UNM win: 10/20/06 (3-0)
Last UNM loss: 10/24/03 (3-0)
Last UNM home win: 10/20/06 (3-0)
Last UNM home loss: 10/24/03 (3-0)
Last UNM road win: 9/23/06 (3-0)
Last UNM road loss: 9/26/03 (3-0)
Last UNM neutral win: 11/24/99 (3-2)
Last UNM neutral loss: n/a
Last UNM season sweep: 2006
Last UNM season swept: 2003
Last UNM shutout win: 10/20/06 (3-0)
Last UNM shutout loss: 10/24/03 (3-0)
Longest UNM win streak: 8, 11/12/99-10/25/02
Longest UNM losing streak: 2, 9/26/03-10/24/03
SCOUTING THE FALCONS: Air Force is 3-24 overall and 0-16 in the Mountain West Conference heading into the conference tournament. The Falcons have lost nine straight, all 3-0. However, two of their three wins have come on neutral courts this season. They are 0-10 at home, 1-10 on the road and 2-4 on neutral floors.
As a team, the Falcons are last in the MWC in every category except aces with a 1.54 per game average. They hit .063 while their opponents hit .272 and average 8.84 assists, 9.78 kills, 1.62 blocks and 12.06 digs per game. Their opponents have posted averages of 14.88 kills, 13.26 assists, 2.27 aces, 15.65 digs and 2.19 blocks per game. In the two games so far this season, UNM has hit .231 while AFA has hit .063. The Lobos average 15.17 kills, 13.00 assists, 2.00 aces, 18.17 digs and 2.83 blocks against Air Force while the Falcons average 11.50 kills, 10.33 assists, 1.67 aces, 15.33 digs and 1.00 blocks vs. New Mexico.
Individually, two Falcons place in the conference top-10. Rebecca Gerton is second in the MWC in aces at 0.39 per game while Kim Kallabis is ninth is assists at 6.71 per game. AFA's top hitters are Katie Batchelder and Jocelyn Booker. Batchelder has a team-high 2.62 kills per game average while Booker is hitting a team-high .177. Jaclyn Fleming leads the team in digs (3.68 per game) while Booker has a team-high 56 blocks (0.71 per game).


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Raul Garcia's second-half goal was sandwiched by a brace from Diego Costa to keep Atletico tied at the top of the table with reigning champions Barcelona.
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Australian Shiraz guide
In this month's issue
If there is one red variety Australia could raise its flag by, shiraz takes the mantle. Tony Love reports.
In terms of sales figures, international reputation and spread of vineyard resources across many states and regions, the Aussie shiraz can stand proud. But the idea that Australian shiraz is a one size fits all kind of wine is too simple by far.
The reason we love it so much comes down broadly to its vibrant berry and plum fruit aromas and flavours, its generally sweet fruit palate and a popular set of characters that translates across all price points from bargain basement cask to the iconic and luxurious.
The variety performs well in warm inland regions like the Riverland, Sunraysia and the Riverina, which provide vast quantities of everyday drinking, but has hit its straps and risen to great fame in South Australian regions like the Barossa and McLaren Vale.
But it also inspires delightful wines from many other regions where the climates vary extraordinarily and hence the styles do as well – think NSW's Hunter Valley, Victoria's northerly and central districts such as the Pyrenees, Great Western/ Grampians, Heathcote, and Yarra Valley, as well as other cooler areas like NSW's Orange and SA's Adelaide Hills.
As a broad-brushstroke guide to the what you can expect:
- Barossa is renowned for its full-bodied and robust approach.
- McLaren Vale can be medium to muscly bodied, earthy, almost chunky.
- Clare and Coonawarra can have slight minty notes and again medium to heavy weight.
- Hunter Valley is classically medium-bodied, less robust than the warmer SA areas, and can develop earthy and almost leathery characters as they mature.
- The central Victorian mob show fragrance with peppery spice lifts and again tend towards a more moderate body strength.
But these are so general to be ridiculous, as artisan producers in all regions look to craft more individual expressions from such a widely grown and mass marketed grape. Each new vintage also makes an impact, depending on how warm, wet and wild the growing season has been.
Think a little about the detail, read the label just like you do when buying new food products at the supermarket, check into the region, the vintage and the maker, and you might just find that one variety you thought makes one generic drop, is in fact so much more.
Top drops
- Serafino 2009 Sharktooth Shiraz
- Willow Bridge 2011 Gravel Pit Shiraz
- Sidewood 2010 Shiraz
- Heartland 2010 Shiraz
- Margan 2011 Shiraz
Information in this article is correct as of 30 April, 2013.
Taste.com.au - April 2013
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February 17, 2006 - The World Health Organization estimates that 4,500 children die each day from lack of access to clean drinking water. Further, 1.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. The United Nations has declared 2005 to 2015 as the "Water for Life Decade."The crisis and the challenge ahead will bring together representatives from around the world in Grand Rapids February 27 for an international meeting -- Water Conference: Thirsting to Serve 2006. The conference will focus on solutions currently being used to address the potable water crisis worldwide and to discuss developing sustainable solutions. The conference will be held in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Aquinas College. The day-long conference on Monday, February 27, 2006 begins with registration at 8 a.m. and a welcome at 9 a.m. Cost is $50 for each participant. A limited amount of space is being made to students, free of charge. Reservations can be made through "http://www.thirstingtoserve.com" Bruce Gordon, an expert in Household Water Treatment Systems with the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, will address participants in a pre-conference session Sunday evening, February 26.The conference was the idea of Rockford (Michigan) residents Jim and Susan Bodenner, members of the Rockford Rotary and Rotary International District 6290, which is leading the effort to bring potable water to residents of the Dominican Republic. "Addressing the world community's lack of clean water requires a world response," Jim Bodenner says. "Collaboration is the solution to helping solve the world water crisis." Bodenner spoke twice to a Water Panel of the United Nations, once in November 2005 and again in February 2006, about the water crisis and the proposed solutions, including the BioSand Water Filter Project launched by Rotary District 6290 in the Dominican Republic. The BioSand Water Filter ("BSF"), designed and patented by Dr. David Manz of Calgary, Canada, is a fairly simple water purification system that can filter polluted water, making it safe to drink. It removes at least 85 percent of bacteria and 100 percent of active parasites. While the original design of the filter utilizes cement, which is too heavy and cumbersome, an alternate design uses a plastic shell which will be produced by Cascade Engineering of Grand Rapids. The plastic shells, once manufactured here, can be easily shipped to the underdeveloped countries where they will be used. Each filter will cost approximately $50.At the conference, Bodenner is expected to announce details about the formation of a non-profit company - the Safe Water Institute (SWI) – to which Manz has granted the exclusive worldwide license to manufacture and distribute the BSF for humanitarian purposes. The collaboration between Cascade Engineering, Aquinas College and International Aid will ensure the manufacture and distribution of the filters as well as to provide training to implement the technology in a sustainable manner. The SWI and its collaborators are developing a business model to assemble and distribute the BSF through the micro-business entrepreneurs in the countries where the systems will be used. Aquinas College will take a leadership role in training and educating people in the use of the technology and in establishing micro-businesses in those developing countries and International Aid (Spring Lake, Michigan) will handle the worldwide distribution of the filters. Clean water worldwide has been identified as one of the top projects for Rotary International as well as the United Nations.


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I understand the sentiment of not wanting social promotion, but consider this. What would happen if you had a 16 year old stuck in middle school with 11 and 12 year olds??? See a possibility of problems? A big problem is the classes offered. Need more electives to get non-academic kids interested in coming to school. Hook them with something they see as practical (shop, mechanics, cooking, etc) and they'll stick around for math, science, and English. When all the electives they can choose are more academic classes, there's a problem with the non-academic kids. Thanks, Measure 5!
Really Tea-bagger???
1st - Tenure is something reserved for college professors
2nd - Exactly how would getting rid of veteran teachers improve student attendance?
Time for the parents to stop blaming the school system and look in the mirror. This is a family responsibility, not a school responsibility.
jhutch, that may be true of DTs, but for DEs you definitely want taller guys with long arms.
Watching him in the hoops video really shows how agile he is. Big man's got some nifty moves. This guy could be something special.
The problem with 20% down is that home prices are still north of 200k (not under 100k) and incomes have not increased for the working class since 81. So yes, 20% down is absolutely unacceptable. Unless prices get cut in half, or wages get doubled, 20% is unrealistic.
Wow, you're a really classy individual. Do you realize that not only is the victim's little brother a student there, but he went to school with the, now, senior class at Aloha? Why don't you now go on a rant about the psychs that are there are nothing but government teat sucking PERS people? BTW, where did you get your psych degree?
Your incoherent post doesn't make any sense. Try interjecting some facts, next time.
Shaq, this is a dream situation for you. With Oregon usually up on teams, they're forced to air it out. You'll get plenty of chances to put up big stats if you come to Oregon.
Good luck, kid. Hope you stick somewhere.
Really, not a very good one. Take a look at his track record.
"It's just a job and one that grants 3 months of paid vacation."
This quote represents exactly how ignorant you really are. This is flat out misinformation. There is not one public school district in the in the nation that does this. Not one. Teachers are paid for the days they work. They DO NOT get paid for summer. They have an annual salary that is divided into 12 equal paychecks. They draw a salary over the summer, but only from the work they did the previous year. Go back to making a fool of yourself in the sports section, leave this stuff to the grownups.
Yeah!! And you can't spell it without "THREE TIME DEFENDING PAC 10/12 OUTRIGHT CHAMPION!!!"
People should try and class it up a bit. Regardless of your take on Joe's role in the Sandusky thing, think of his family. His wife, his kids, and especially his grandkids. Pray for strength for them.
No. I'm pretty sure it was the cancer that got him.
That 94 season should've been a split title. That Penn St team was STACKED!
I hate to say it, but it's time to blow the whole thing up. That includes moving Aldridge. If they can trade him for an elite PG, they have to do it. Thanks to David Stern, this leave has changed to a PG leave, no longer a big man's league. If they could trade LA for Derron Williams (with him signing an extension) they would have to do that.
Here's the problem with American Airlines:
It's the same problem with most huge corporations. Executives make outrageous salaries while the workers, those who actually keep the company working, get hosed. CEOs that make a salary hundreds of times of that of the average worker for that company, that's a problem. Unions aren't the problems when a company struggles, executives are.
The reason the Ducks will beat USC, twice, next year is because of what they learned this year, especially Chip and clock management at the end of the game. They learned a ton from USC and what NOT to do late in the game. That showed in the Rose Bowl. Oregon and USC are comparable, talent wise, the difference is the coaching. Chip's staff is the better, hands down. Oregon, undefeated, goes to the BCSNC in Florida (barring NCAA post-season ban).