Sunday, August 13, 2017

Roseville, Youth for animals club, registration open, ages 9-13,$70 membership

Parents, don't forget - our Fall Kids Club for children aged 9-13 is open for registration TODAY! http://placerspca.org/youth-club/


The Youth for Animals Club is designed for kids 9-13 years of age who want to learn how they can make a difference in the lives of animals.
The Fall meetings are held monthly on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm (except November) at the Placer SPCA Companion Animal Care Center in Roseville. Fall Club meetings (total of seven) are held on a monthly basis and run from September through December. Once registered, the club member is enrolled for all seven club meetings.
Club Meeting Dates:
  • September 5th & 19th
  • October 3rd & 17th
  • November 7th & 28th
  • December 5th
Students in the Youth for Animals Club will learn about:
  • Animal Welfare Organizations: Learn how and why animals enter shelter environments, caring for animals in shelter environments, and what they can do now to help support shelter animals;
  • Proper Care and Treatment of Animals: Learn how to safely handle animals, proper nutrition and exercise, basic grooming and health, and the costs of owning a pet;
  • Career Explorations in Animal Welfare;
  • And more!
Please note: The Youth for Animals Club is NOT a club for children who want to pet and play with animals. This club is designed for young people who are serious about learning how to help animals and willing to work towards that goal. Each member will do at least one service project during club meetings.
Club membership is $70.00 and is limited to 16 students, and includes seven club meetings. Parents or guardians of club members will be required to sign a liability release.
For more information, call (916) 782-7722, ext. 253 or (530) 885-7387, ext. 253 or email humaneedu@placerspca.org.

Sac, HomeLearners Academy,class options, k-12,fall schedule up

HomeLearners Academy
HomeLearners Academy, part of Academy Learning Centers, is proud to offer an array of options for students of charter schools serving the Sacramento region including South Sutter Charter School, Inspire Charter School, Visions, Horizons, Pacific Charter, and El Dorado Hills Homeschool Learning.  Our 3000 sq. ft. center is centrally located and provides a welcoming atmosphere for homeschoolers and their families. We invite you to browse the course offerings and welcome your feedback and questions.

South Sutter Charter School: click here.
El Dorado Hills Homeschool Learning: click here.
Delta/New Jerusalem: click here.
Pacific Charter: click here.
Horizon Charter School: click here.
Visions in Education: click here.
Inspire Charter School:click here.
Recruit and Save!
Pick a day/time for one or more classes convenient to YOUR schedule, recruit 4 other students, we'll schedule it and you will receive a $100 credit at HomeLearners Academy. 



New Homeschool Enrichment Classes in Roseville

Two homeschool enrichment classes available in Roseville for ages K-3rd grade. 

The classes are as follows:

Kingdom Kids Kindergarten - (4.5-5.5 Years) 
Instructor: Amy Sachs amy@myfitkids4life.com
Mondays 9am-3pm for 12 weeks  9/11-12/4 (no class Thanksgiving week) 
Semester Cost: $475 + $25 registration fee

This is an all day, all-inclusive, crazy fun class for Kinders! This is a faith-based class, so no
charter funds are accepted. Our class includes: daily prayer & devotional time, character
education & social skills development, and a basic introduction to language, reading, math,
science, history, geography, the arts, and physical education through interactive games and
hands-on activities.

Learning Adventures 1st-3rd grades
Instructor: Laura Ashmun lauraashmun@ thecottageproject.org
Mondays 9am-3pm for 12 weeks  9/11-12/4 (no class Thanksgiving week) 
Semester Cost: $500 (supplies fee included)

This all day class will be an adventure in hands-on learning. As a class we will explore: english
language arts, math concepts, geography, cultural studies, Science, STEM, classroom
citizenship, and a lot of challenging fun. It is always my goal to teach the "whole child",
Providing multiple modalities of learning using researched based methods. We will be
addressing many state standards for the first through third grades while igniting curiosity
for learning in a safe and nurturing environment. ~Charter funds accepted~

Online registration begins, Monday, July 31st at 8:00 am.

We are hosting a Teacher Meet & Greet on Monday, August 7th from 10:00-12:00 p.m.,
at our new location: Life Church Roseville 1052 Melody Ln #290,  Roseville, CA 95678,  
where we will be serving up sweet treats, providing fun activities for the kids, answering 
questions, and offering another opportunity to register for classes!

Classes will begin Monday, September 11th!

Please feel free to direct any questions you have to amy@myfitkids4life.com or 
l auraashmun@thecottageproject. org and we look forward to seeing you at our Teacher Meet
& Greet on August 7th!

Warmly,
Amy Sachs
(916) 622-6600
and
Laura Ashmun
(916) 410-1555

Sac, 1st-6th grade, Outdoor and indoor based programs

Sierra Nevada Journeys' Classrooms Unleashed program is designed by credentialed teachers to be inquiry-driven, hands-on, student centered, and highly engaging. Want a fantastic way to leverage the powerful impact of outdoor science education into student achievement at your school? Look no further.
Classrooms Unleashed programs include three in-class lessons taught by Sierra Nevada Journeys instructors, a science exploration field trip outdoors or indoors based on the program led by Sierra Nevada Journeys instructors, and extensions for before and after our program. We work with you to meet your classroom’s individual needs, and provide the resources you need to plan our time together.


Classrooms Unleashed

BLENDED IN-CLASSROOM AND FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCE

Sierra Nevada Journeys' Classrooms Unleashed program is designed by credentialed teachers to be inquiry-driven, hands-on, student centered, and highly engaging. Want a fantastic way to leverage the powerful impact of outdoor science education into student achievement at your school? Look no further.
Classrooms Unleashed programs include three in-class lessons taught by Sierra Nevada Journeys instructors, a science exploration field trip outdoors or indoors based on the program led by Sierra Nevada Journeys instructors, and extensions for before and after our program. We work with you to meet your classroom’s individual needs, and provide the resources you need to plan our time together.



Apologia Science Courses Returning this Fall




Apologia Science Labs Returning this Fall!


We are pleased to announce that Sharon Ubis will be returning in September to offer her excellent selection of Apologia Science Labs here in our classrooms.
Apologia Science is specifically designed for homeschoolers and is one of the leading science curriculas available to the home educator.  
Mrs. Ubis returns with her engaging style of teaching these quality labs with enthusiasm and dedication and offers a unique selection of science subjects for all grade levels using this highly acclaimed series. 


Classes Begin September 7th

Note:  ALL class registrations are handled by Sharon Ubis.  Contact her at Sharon@mrsubis.com to register or for more information.

A Brighter Child 
Homeschool & Educational Supplies
8137 Greenback Lane
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00-6:00
Closed Sunday
916-722-2228


A Brighter Child, 916-722-2228, 8137 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628


Sept 2-4, Sacramento Gold Rush Days



The streets of Old Sacramento “turn back the clock” to the Gold Rush era, transforming Sacramento’s historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. Hundreds of costumed performers took on the roles of celebrities, personalities and just plain folks, bringing history to life while bluegrass pickers and old-timey Musicians performed on several stages, evoking the vivid tunes of the times.

Free, Creating a professional transcript

Course description

Before you purchase expensive transcript writing programs, let Jennifer demonstrate click-by-click how to create a professional free transcript using Microsoft Word.

http://hs4cc-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Build

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: WHAT IS THE CLASS SCHEDULE?
A: There is no set schedule for the class. As soon as you enroll, you’ll have immediate access to all of the lessons. You can access and rewatch the videos anytime, as many times as you need to.

Q: WHAT SUPPLIES SHOULD I HAVE BEFORE I ENROLL?
A: You should have access to a computer with word processing software and a printer.
In this course, we'll use Microsoft Word, but you don't have Word, you can download a free product called Open Office.

Q: DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?

A: Not to take the course, but the Building Project Modules requires you to use a computer. To build a transcript, you should already know how to create, save, and open a file. You should also know how to print a document.

Jennifer Cook-DeRosa,MS
Homeschool Specialist / Former College Administrator

Jennifer Cook-DeRosa specializes in homeschooling for college credit, homeschool exit strategies, and creative transitions into college. Drawing on her fascinating background in higher education administration, testing out of a degree (just to see if it could be done) and homeschooling her own 4 sons, Jennifer offers powerful and practical insights on how to make the most of your teen’s high school career.

Jennifer's book, Homeschooling for College Credit, is praised by The Home School Legal Defense Association as a RECOMMENDED RESOURCE for parents!

Jennifer founded the Homeschooling for College Credit community on Facebook in 2012, and oversees a team of 40+ volunteers who carry out the enormous duties and mission of the network that now spans all 50 states. The community's mission is to assist families with resourceful high school planning.