Due to a busy Spring, the organizing of the used curriculum sale did not get organized. Since then, we have had many people asking about it. This year since the time got away with us, we will do things a little differently. Instead of finding times to drop your books off ahead of time, you will man your own table. Sellers will not need to label a certain way and the buyer can also negotiate with the seller directly.
Used Curriculum Sale--Monday, June 25th from 6:30-8:00 pm
Mustard Seed Church
700 Wakarusa Drive
Sellers: If you set up promptly at 6 pm then you may have a few minutes to shop before anyone else. Robin Brooks and Wanda Tefft will be there before 6 to let you in. Make sure you bring change! If you do not get everything sold, you can post curriculum on the TEACH blog. We will send out a separate email with instructions.
Buyers: There will be table to renew your TEACH membership and various sign-ups will be available too. (TLC, science classes, TEACH graduation...)
For any questions, you can call Cathy at 843-9207.
Formal 2012
Announcing: One Enchanted Evening - a formal event for TEACH students in
10th - 12th grade - to be held at Community Bible Church in Lawrence.
The formal will be held on Friday evening, April 20th from 6:00pm - midnight.
All attendees must be homeschooled, in grades 10th, 11th, or 12th, and members
of TEACH. Expired TEACH memberships can be renewed in time for the formal.
TEACH alumni are welcome to attend if membership is current.
Each student will need an advanced/paid reservation for the formal.
The ticket price is $30.00 per person and the deadline for the reservation is March 30th.
There will be a late fee of $10.00 added to reservations made from March 31st through April 10th.
No reservations will be accepted after April 10th.
The evening will begin with a social hour from 6:00 - 7:00. Dinner will be served at 7:00.
This formal evening is planned for the enjoyment of everyone and we ask that
each attendee plan to use modesty as a guideline for choosing formal attire.
Ladies: No cleavage, no backless dresses, no plunging necklines or short
hemlines. (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee)
Gentlemen: Long-sleeved dress shirts with ties, dark dress pants, or suit,
and dress shoes.
NO casual wear. ALL attendees MUST stay in formal attire throughout the
entire evening.
The evening will begin with a social hour from 6:00 - 7:00. Dinner will be served at 7:00.
Menu: Garden Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Cheddar Potatoes, Fruit Kabobs, Croissant Roll,
and a Dessert.
A group activity and an evening of dancing will follow the meal.
A photographer will be taking posed and random photos throughout the
evening. Each student will receive a CD with these photos.
Questions? Please email Rhonda Gaskin or Martha Bachert
Checks can be made out and mailed to either Rhonda or Martha.
Rhonda Gaskin
2904 Atchison Circle
Lawrence, KS 66047
rhondagaskin@hotmail.com
Martha Bachert
3119 W. 29th Terr
Lawrence, KS 66047
hsmom@sbcglobal.net
10th - 12th grade - to be held at Community Bible Church in Lawrence.
The formal will be held on Friday evening, April 20th from 6:00pm - midnight.
All attendees must be homeschooled, in grades 10th, 11th, or 12th, and members
of TEACH. Expired TEACH memberships can be renewed in time for the formal.
TEACH alumni are welcome to attend if membership is current.
Each student will need an advanced/paid reservation for the formal.
The ticket price is $30.00 per person and the deadline for the reservation is March 30th.
There will be a late fee of $10.00 added to reservations made from March 31st through April 10th.
No reservations will be accepted after April 10th.
The evening will begin with a social hour from 6:00 - 7:00. Dinner will be served at 7:00.
This formal evening is planned for the enjoyment of everyone and we ask that
each attendee plan to use modesty as a guideline for choosing formal attire.
Ladies: No cleavage, no backless dresses, no plunging necklines or short
hemlines. (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee)
Gentlemen: Long-sleeved dress shirts with ties, dark dress pants, or suit,
and dress shoes.
NO casual wear. ALL attendees MUST stay in formal attire throughout the
entire evening.
The evening will begin with a social hour from 6:00 - 7:00. Dinner will be served at 7:00.
Menu: Garden Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Cheddar Potatoes, Fruit Kabobs, Croissant Roll,
and a Dessert.
A group activity and an evening of dancing will follow the meal.
A photographer will be taking posed and random photos throughout the
evening. Each student will receive a CD with these photos.
Questions? Please email Rhonda Gaskin or Martha Bachert
Checks can be made out and mailed to either Rhonda or Martha.
Rhonda Gaskin
2904 Atchison Circle
Lawrence, KS 66047
rhondagaskin@hotmail.com
Martha Bachert
3119 W. 29th Terr
Lawrence, KS 66047
hsmom@sbcglobal.net
October's Social Night
October's social night has been added to the calendar. It is a "back to the books bash" and we are encouraging all the students to come dressed as a character from a favorite book you have read, or decorate a mask in a theme or character of a favorite book.
There will be a prize awarded for the most creative costume and/or mask. Masks can be as simple as something made with construction paper or made from a paper bag. Or you could head to the craft store and purchase a "blank" mask to decorate.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask.
So here are the details:
When: Friday, October 7th - from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. Please have students picked up no later than 9:45.
Where: The Morris Center - 146 Indian Ave. - Lawrence
Who: TEACH members in grades 7th - 12th.
What to bring: Please bring a snack AND a 2-liter bottle of pop, juice, tea, etc. In the past, we have had a few events where there wasn't enough food or drinks to last through the evening.
Also, it is time to stock up on items that are used for our events, like paper products - so we are asking everyone to bring $3.00 to help cover the cost of these items and door prizes for future social nights.
If you have any questions, please contact Martha Bachert - 841-6308 - hsmom@sbcglobal.net OR Rhonda Gaskin - 830-0377 - rhondagaskin@hotmail.com.
Thanks to the Morris Center and the Gaskin's for the use of the building.
There will be a prize awarded for the most creative costume and/or mask. Masks can be as simple as something made with construction paper or made from a paper bag. Or you could head to the craft store and purchase a "blank" mask to decorate.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask.
So here are the details:
When: Friday, October 7th - from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. Please have students picked up no later than 9:45.
Where: The Morris Center - 146 Indian Ave. - Lawrence
Who: TEACH members in grades 7th - 12th.
What to bring: Please bring a snack AND a 2-liter bottle of pop, juice, tea, etc. In the past, we have had a few events where there wasn't enough food or drinks to last through the evening.
Also, it is time to stock up on items that are used for our events, like paper products - so we are asking everyone to bring $3.00 to help cover the cost of these items and door prizes for future social nights.
If you have any questions, please contact Martha Bachert - 841-6308 - hsmom@sbcglobal.net OR Rhonda Gaskin - 830-0377 - rhondagaskin@hotmail.com.
Thanks to the Morris Center and the Gaskin's for the use of the building.
Encore begins rehearsing this Friday - Sept. 9th
There is still time to sign up for the Encore Fine Arts groups. We begin rehearsing this Friday - September 9th, but there is time to get an instrument and join a group - or sing in choir.
Click on the link to our group on the left side of this site.
There are a few openings in the sewing classes on Fridays - in both the morning and afternoon class. The link to that information can also be found on the left side of this site.
The percussion ensemble has room for a few more students. Information can be found on the Encore site.
Hope everyone had a great summer - looking forward to seeing everyone this Friday
Click on the link to our group on the left side of this site.
There are a few openings in the sewing classes on Fridays - in both the morning and afternoon class. The link to that information can also be found on the left side of this site.
The percussion ensemble has room for a few more students. Information can be found on the Encore site.
Hope everyone had a great summer - looking forward to seeing everyone this Friday
Speech and Debate - class forming
To help prepare and encourage students in competitive speech and debate competition, I am forming a new speech and debate club on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00, starting September 13th at the Morris Baptist Center.
Emphasis will be on developing speaking, reading, writing, and research skills. Due to my current reading difficulties, parents will need to assist their student in writing and proofreading speeches. Class size is limited. There will be an instructional class for parents to explain debate leagues, submission requirements, etc. The tutoring fee is $25 per month, except December (no classes). You may contact me with questions or to enroll at john_gaskin@hotmail.com.
Emphasis will be on developing speaking, reading, writing, and research skills. Due to my current reading difficulties, parents will need to assist their student in writing and proofreading speeches. Class size is limited. There will be an instructional class for parents to explain debate leagues, submission requirements, etc. The tutoring fee is $25 per month, except December (no classes). You may contact me with questions or to enroll at john_gaskin@hotmail.com.
Date set for opportunity to learn about homeschool band, orchestra, and choir
Encore Homeschool Fine Arts, in Lawrence, KS, will be offering an opportunity to try out various band and orchestra instruments for those wishing to join our group We offered this last year and it was a success - many students had a chance to try any instrument that was available that day. The goal was to find a good match between the student and instrument, and that was accomplished.
Mark your calendar for Friday, August 12th - from 10:00am to noon. We will meet at the Morris Baptist Center - 146 Indian Ave. - in Lawrence. Students and their families can come and meet the directors, try instruments, learn about our groups, and ask questions.
An instrument repair person will be available that day for those who already have an instrument and want it evaluated or repaired. Information regarding places to rent or purchase new or used instruments will be available as well.
The levels of band and orchestra for this year are based on enrollment but we are planning on the following:
Beginning Band - no musical experience required
Beginning Orchestra - no musical experience required
Intermediate Band - audition required
Intermediate Orchestra - audition required
Jazz Band - audition AND enrollment in an intermediate/advanced group is required.
Advanced Band - audition required
And new this year - Percussion Ensemble - no previous musical experience is required - space is limited. More information about this new group will be posted on our website in the coming weeks.
Audition info: For those students that wish to be in intermediate/advanced groups or jazz, an audition with the director will be required.(no audition is required for beginning groups) The student prepares a piece of music that demonstrates their ability and plays it for the director. Auditions will be held the same day as the instrument "try-out" day - starting at 12:30 pm - first come, first heard basis.
Basic information about our groups can be found on our website at: http://encorehomeschoolfinearts.blogspot.com/
Email contact:encorehomeschool@sbcglobal.net or hsmom@sbcglobal.net
Martha Bachert - Founder and Executive Director
Lawrence, Kansas
Tony Swisher - Band/Orchestra/Jazz director
John Gaskin - Choir Director
Emily Bachert - KU music major/student director of Advanced Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble
Mark your calendar for Friday, August 12th - from 10:00am to noon. We will meet at the Morris Baptist Center - 146 Indian Ave. - in Lawrence. Students and their families can come and meet the directors, try instruments, learn about our groups, and ask questions.
An instrument repair person will be available that day for those who already have an instrument and want it evaluated or repaired. Information regarding places to rent or purchase new or used instruments will be available as well.
The levels of band and orchestra for this year are based on enrollment but we are planning on the following:
Beginning Band - no musical experience required
Beginning Orchestra - no musical experience required
Intermediate Band - audition required
Intermediate Orchestra - audition required
Jazz Band - audition AND enrollment in an intermediate/advanced group is required.
Advanced Band - audition required
And new this year - Percussion Ensemble - no previous musical experience is required - space is limited. More information about this new group will be posted on our website in the coming weeks.
Audition info: For those students that wish to be in intermediate/advanced groups or jazz, an audition with the director will be required.(no audition is required for beginning groups) The student prepares a piece of music that demonstrates their ability and plays it for the director. Auditions will be held the same day as the instrument "try-out" day - starting at 12:30 pm - first come, first heard basis.
Basic information about our groups can be found on our website at: http://encorehomeschoolfinearts.blogspot.com/
Email contact:
Martha Bachert - Founder and Executive Director
Lawrence, Kansas
Tony Swisher - Band/Orchestra/Jazz director
John Gaskin - Choir Director
Emily Bachert - KU music major/student director of Advanced Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble
TEACH used curricululm sale
Each year, TEACH sponsors a used curriculum sale. This sale is for those who wish to sell curriculum or just want to purchase. We do need helpers for the sale - contact Wanda Tefft if you wish to help.
Wanda Tefft - 749-4534 or tefftera@hotmail.com
This year’s sale will be Tuesday, June 7th from 6-8 pm at Community Bible Church.
Wanda Tefft - 749-4534 or tefftera@hotmail.com
This year’s sale will be Tuesday, June 7th from 6-8 pm at Community Bible Church.