Spring Formal 2010 - The Best is Yet to Come

Spring Formal 2010

Here are a few photos of the formal. The cd with all the photos should be coming your way soon!

The evening was fantastic. Rhonda and I would like to thank to ALL the mom's that helped make the evening a success: Wanda Tefft, Marsha Knight, Pam Landon, Peggy Blumhagen, and Cathy Barfield. Lots and lots of hours went into this event and it would have been impossible without the support we received from the moms.

A special thank you to Megan Barfield for photography and Matt Pool for being a wonderful DJ.

A couple of our guys,

not to mention any names (Blaine and Joe)
were not present for these photos.
they were a bit late - but the arrived finally :o)

Chemistry

We will be having a chemistry class using the Apologia Chemistry, 2nd
edition. The class will meet once a week,on Thurs. mornings from 10-12.
Location will depend on the size of the class.
A knowledge of basic Algebra is needed to do the math for this course
(setting up and manipulating equations, unit conversions and scientific
notation).

Classes will run Sept. 9 - Dec. 16, and Jan. 6 - May 12, with no classes on
Thanksgiving and spring break. Cost for the class is $120 per semester.
There will be a one-time lab and copying fee, yet to be determined.
Below is a list of the families that I have signed up so far. If I missed
your name, or you are interested in this class please contact me. You can
email or call me at 785-865-8044.

Thank you,

Robin Brooks

Sewing Classes 2010-2011

Dear TEACH Families,

I will be offering sewing classes again this coming fall and will be getting a schedule determined soon. Classes will be formed from the information I receive back from students and their families.

In addition to a beginning class, I can also add an advanced beginning and intermediate level if there is enough interest. Last year I taught an intermediate class that centered around making American Girl Doll clothes - I could offer that again if this interests enough students.

Classes will be held in the afternoon at Community Bible Church, in Lawrence. The day(s) classes meet will be announced after I see the needs of the students and my own availability. I have a sewing lab/classroom set up in my home and could offer a class there as well.

Each class will meet once a week for 75 - 90 minutes. The class fee is $95.00 a semester. Classes will start in early September and run through November. Given that we don't have to take days off for illness or weather - we should complete the course work by the end of November. It would be my desire to not go into December. Second semester would begin mid January and go through April.



Beginning Sewing:


The classes will cover hand and basic machine sewing. We will do one or two simple projects that will involve straight machine stitching. To get the most from the class, the students will need to practice newly learned techniques at home. There will be worksheets, general sewing practice, and project work to be completed outside of class. Assigned work is due the following week. A notebook, with all the weekly assignments, notes, vocabulary, worksheets, etc. will be turned in at the end of the semester.


Each student will need sewing supplies, a one-inch binder, a portable sewing machine that can be brought to class each week, and fabric/notions/etc. for an assigned project.



Intermediate Sewing:


These classes will continue where the beginning level left off. There will be more seam finishes and hand sewing techniques covered, as well as basic garment construction. One or two projects will be completed in this class. The format of this level will be much like the beginning level – worksheets, practicing new and old techniques, and project work to be done outside of class. We will continue to add to the notebook that was started in the beginning level.

For now I will take names, contact information, and area of interest from those who wish to enroll. You can visit my class sewing "blog" for basic information from past classes and projects assigned - http://sewingwithmrsbachert.blogspot.com <http://sewingwithmrsbachert.blogspot.com/> - right now all the information posted is from last year - I will update the site as classes are formed.

Contact me with questions by phone or email. If you want to enroll now, please email me the following information:

Student's name
Student's age/grade
Parent's name
Home and cell phone number
Email address
What level of sewing class you wish to enroll in
Include any information you feel I should be aware of

There will be a minimum and maximum number of students per class offered.

If you are looking for a used portable sewing machine, Debbie Denton is selling her Kenmore. The machine does eleven stitches and has several "feet" for different applications. Debbie is asking $20.00. Contact her by email at: irishmom1986@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Martha Bachert
hsmom@sbcglobal.net
785-841-6308

Spring Formal 2010

Announcing: The Best is Yet to Come - a formal event for TEACH students in
10th - 12th grade - to be held at Community Bible Church in Lawrence.
The formal is planned for Friday evening, April 23rd from 6:00 - 11:00. All
attendees must be homeschooled, in grades 10th, 11th, or 12th, and members
of TEACH.

TEACH Alumni are welcome to attend if TEACH membership is current.

Each student will need an advanced reservation/ticket for the formal. The
ticket price is $28.00 per person. 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.

Menu: Garden Salad, Chicken Tenderloin, Smashed Cheddar Potatoes, Vegetable,
Roll, and Triple Chocolate Cake.

Entertainment will be provided by DJ, Matt Pool.

A photographer will be taking posed and random photos throughout the
evening. Each student will receive a CD with these photos.


Contact info: Mrs. Bachert - hsmom@sbcglobal.net or Mrs. Gaskin -
rhondagaskin@hotmail.com

Reservation/money deadline is April 9th. Checks can be made out and mailed
to either Rhonda or Martha.

Rhonda Gaskin
2904 Atchison Circle
Lawrence, KS 66047

Martha Bachert
3119 W. 29th Terr
Lawrence, KS 66047

December's Social Night

Joy, Sarah, Rachel, Janell, and Emily

A game of Catch Phrase

The wrapped "white elephant" gifts

December's Teen Social Night

Announcing our second annual TEACH "Christmas" Social Night.

We had such a great time with the white elephant gift exchange last year -
so we are doing it again. If you missed the fun last year, be sure to
attend the December social night.

Please note a few changes from our typical social night events.

Date: Saturday, December 5th - Note that we are having this on a Saturday
evening.

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Note time change - kids must be picked up no later
than 9:45 so the building can be set up for Sunday services. We are starting
the evening 30 minutes earlier than usual.

All participants must be TEACH members - 7th - 12th grade - with a signed
code of conduct on file. If you have not turned your form in, please
contact Mrs. Bachert - 841-6308 or Mrs. Gaskin - 830-0377.

What to bring: 2 liter bottle of pop, a snack to share, and a white elephant
gift - wrapped nicely :o) You do not want the item to be identifiable, so
wrap it well.

We will play a game with the gifts, do not share what you have brought with
the others when you arrive. We had a nice variety of items brought last
year. You do not need to go out and purchase a gift for this party. Many
kids brought items that they had at home and didn't want anymore. "Gifts"
can be purchased from the dollar or thrift stores.

White elephant gift items can be useful or just fun - be creative.

A prize will be awarded for the best wrapped gift and one will be awarded
for the most creative or "best" gift given.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bachert or Mrs. Gaskin.

We are looking forward to a fun evening - hope to see you all there!

Mrs. B and Mrs. G

It's a Wonderful Life!

Christmas is almost upon us!

Please join us to kick off your Christmas celebrations with a radio drama of

It's A Wonderful Life!

to be performed by the TEACH Drama Group

Friday, December 4, 2009
at 7 P.M.
at Community Bible Church,
906 N 1464 Rd, Lawrence, Kansas

Admission is $1 per person 5 years and older.
A small reception will follow the show.

For more information, please call 785-594-0280.