ACTING CLASSES WITH SHARON CARROLL

Mondays

• 1:15-2:15 Creative Drama for 4-6 year olds
• 3:30-4:30 Middle School Acting
  

Tuesdays

• 4:00-5:00 Elementary Acting
• 5:15-6:15 High School Acting
  

*Please note – there is intentionally some overlap – 1st graders can take either the Monday @1:15 class or the Tuesday @4:00 class. 5th graders can take the elementary or middle school class.

$180 tuition per student
(Can be paid in 3 monthly installments of $60 – Sept., Oct., Nov.)
$20 Registration fee
Classes August 31/Sept. 1 – Dec. 14/15
Limited space available/Classes to be held @ Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
Call 960-5510 to reserve your slot!

Goal: To help children overcome fears of being in front of people, become confident and comfortable with themselves and become quick thinkers through activities such as theatre games and improvisation; channel creativity through in-depth character and scene study; learn the meaning and experience the feeling of “team work” through the process of preparing for a production; to instill a life-long appreciation for the arts.



Credentials
B.S. Drama & English
3 years Drama Director – Mosley High School
2 years adjunct professor GCCC – Voice for Musical Theatre
Member – Actors Equity Association
3 years Kaleidoscope Kidz Kamp Musical Theatre director
Directed plays @ Kaleidoscope Theatre & GCCC
Regional & Dinner Theatre performance experience

Homeschoolers in the news

WJHG News Channel 7 in Panama City, FL recently did an interview with two local homeschooling moms. If you would like to take a peek, you can visit the WJHG website here. It is encouraging when the media shows home schoolers in such a positive light!

The Homeschooler's Friend Support Meeting

The Homeschooler's Friend is a local homeschooling support group that has been helping home schoolers in the Panama City area for many years now. They are kicking off the school year with a support meeting for home schooling families. In their own words...

It’s that time of year again. Summer is coming to an end and a new school year is about to begin. For some of you, it is already underway. We have some exciting things planned for this school year and wanted to share some of them with you.

First we’d like to tell you of our upcoming support meeting. It will be this Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00. It will be held at Emerald Coast Fellowship. They are located at 4102 Hwy 390 in Lynn Haven. We are anxious to calm fears that The Homeschooler’s Friend is fading out and we are ready for you to meet the new board members!! We are excited for you all to hear and see all that is planned for this school year. We will have tables set up for you to see what your homeschool community is offering you and your family. We will also have some tables available for a Used Curriculum Sale. Please make sure your books are clearly marked with your name and price, so that those interested in purchasing can find you. Our website is under construction, so if you have not renewed your membership, you will be able to do so on Tuesday. You will also have the opportunity to give us your input on things you might like to see the group do this year, as well as, sign up to volunteer. Remember, we are all ‘volunteers’ and that is what will make our group a strong, successful group. JUMP IN where you can and make a difference!

We wanted to share some upcoming events with you and you will be able to receive more information on Tuesday. Some events/activities planned are:

• Science/History Fair
• Art Show
• Community Projects
• Field Trips: T.V. station, post office
• Teen Night
• Mom’s Night Out
  

We are now on Facebook! Add us as your friend!! We have many activities in the works and we are looking forward to meeting each one of you and working together to offer our children the best homeschool experience possible!!


The Homeschooler’s Friend,

Angi Wirrick
Chelinia Kirk
Kari Kremin
Marie Lago
Dawn Reyes
Alice Rienzo

….Supporting local homeschoolers through friendship…….

Contenders for the Faith

The Contenders for the Faith is a group for boys, ages 5 through 14. Contenders is similar to other scout programs. The boys work on projects to earn pins/badges that they get at the end of the year.

The boys will learn about different things each month, do various science experiments, and develop skills in leadership while making lasting friendships with other boys their age. Combined with hands on activities this group will aid them in developing good habits in their own walk with God. Contenders is a great way for boys to meet friends and have fun!
The first meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 1-2:30pm at Forest Park United Methodist Church on 23rd St. We will meet two Tuesdays of each month from 1-2:30pm. Registration is $20 and is due at sign-up.

Contenders is the brother group to GEMS for ALOF and runs during each of their meetings. Please contact Wanda to pre-register your son.

Gems for ALOF

GEMS and ALOF girls clubs
A New Approach...a New Age Group

GEMS and ALOF are Christian based girls’ clubs that focus on equipping girls for the future. This year, the two groups are combining to form "Gems for ALOF". This new group will be geared towards older girls, ages 8-17.
This new group will meet two Tuesdays a month beginning Sept 22.
Each year, we will study a new home skill...cooking, sewing, etc.

Our theme for this year will be
"Fruits of the Kitchen."
The girls will learn to cook (kitchen safety, basic food preparation and presentation, baking, etc). No prior cooking knowledge is required. This new group will be a fun way to learn to cook and make friends.

Each meeting we will prepare our snack as part of our lesson, so we will have an ingredient sign-up list rather than a snack list.
Gems for ALOF will also produce a cookbook of all the recipes we use and tips we learn.

At the end of the year, we will hold a "Fruits of the Kitchen" picnic in which the girls will prepare an entire buffet and show off their new-found culinary skills.

We will be meeting two Tuesdays of every month from 1-2:30
Sept. 2009 thru May 2010 at
Forest Park United Methodist Church on 23rd St. in Panama City.
$25 Registration fee due at registration

Mrs. Ruth will be taking a break this year from GEMS. We will all miss her so very much. She was the driving force behind our groups and an incredible leader. This means I will need some moms to help with different jobs (ingredient sign-up, pictures, etc) Please let me know if you can volunteer...every little bit helps..
Contact Kari Kremin for more info.

Art Class at the Kirksey’s

Beginning in September, Leanne will be offering small group art classes in her home in Lynn Haven for homeschool students in Bay County. She just completed a 2 month art camp over the summer that covered several mediums and was a lot of fun for the kids. The classes will be a bit more traditional than “art camp” but they will still be fun! She hopes to help the kids explore the different materials used in creating art and also expose them to some of the history and different styles of art.

Leanne is a former public relations and advertising professional who has always had a passion for creating art. She has been homeschooling her three children for 3, going on 4 years now. During the past 2 years, she has created and maintained the FCTH website and was a member of the FCTH board. She has been teaching the FCTH Coop art classes for 2 years and was also a contracted artist for How Great Your Art in 2008. She has over 16 years of experience working with children in summer camps, after-school programs, church programs and more.

Classes will be held in 6 week increments. The first two terms will cover drawing and painting. You may sign up for the entire 6 week term or you may choose which sessions you would like to attend. Please note, individual sessions are slightly higher in cost than the 6 week package. Winter/Spring terms will be announced later in the Fall.

In Leanne's words, "I am excited to continue to host classes in our home and explore art with our children. I feel it is God’s gift to me and I love to share it with others." Email Leanne Kirksey with your questions and to register.


Fall Schedule and Fees
*All supplies will be provided. A $10 supply fee has been built into the price of the drawing class and a $15 supply fee has been built into the price of the painting class.

Exploring Different Drawing Media
Students will explore different media used by artists to create sketches and renderings.
Fee: $15 per individual session OR $70 for all 6 weeks
Classes: Tuesdays 9/8-10/13
Ages 6-11 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ages 11+ 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Week 1 9/8
Drawing and Shading: Graphite Pencil

Week 2 9/15
Drawing and Shading: Ink Pen

Week 3 9/22
Drawing and Shading: Charcoal

Week 4 9/29
Drawing, Shading and Blending: Colored Pencil

Week 5 10/6
Drawing and Blending: Chalk Pastels

Week 6 10/13
Drawing and Blending: Oil Pastels


Exploring Different Painting Media
Students will explore different media used by artists to create paintings.
Fee: $18 per individual session OR $75 for all 6 weeks
Classes: Tuesdays 10/20-11/24
Ages 6-10 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ages 10+ 2:30-3:30 p.m.


Week 1 10/20
Watercolor pencils

Week 2 10/27
Watercolor

Week 3 11/3
Fresco

Week 4 11/10
Acrylic Paint

Week 5 11/17
Oil

Week 6 11/24
Egg Tempera

Perseid Meteor Shower

Be sure to look up at the night sky between Monday, August 10 and Friday August 14, 2009. The peak night for the famous Perseid Meteor Shower will be late at night on Wednesday, August 12 until dawn of August 13. This meteor shower received its name because the point in which it appears to come from lies in the constellation Perseus.

According to the Classical Astronomy website and Wikipedia,
meteor showers are formed of a dust trail left behind from the tail of a comet as it circles around the Sun. The showers are only formed when the orbit of the Earth passes through the meteor stream. The Perseid meteors are formed of the remains of Comet Swift-Tuttle, which circles the Sun every 135 years.

The earliest record of the Perseid's was by the Chinese in 36 AD. For more historical data on the Perseid meteor shower, visit Gary Kronk's meteor site.

As always, it is best to view the night sky away from streetlights in rural skies, however you should be able to catch a glimpse of a fair number of meteors in the city. The best time to observe is in the dark hours before sunrise, about 4:00 AM.

Teacher Appreciation

It is always nice to be appreciated and especially nice when it includes saving money! Office Depot and Office Max in Panama City are having Teacher Appreciation days this month.

Office Max will have Teacher Appreciation Day on August 9. They are giving away free reusable bags and 15% off all that you can fit inside! You must have a MaxPerks card for teachers to receive this discount, but it is easy to receive one. Just stop by the store and fill out the paperwork. It is well worth the time!

Office Depot's Teacher Appreciation Week is August 9-15. They are offering 10% off qualifying in-store purchases all week. They end the week up with a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on August 15 from 9 to 11 A.M. Stop by to receive a free breakfast, giveaways, and bonus Rewards. To be able to join in all the savings you must have a Star Teachers card. Ask to sign up for it in store!