Classical Conversations Open House

Classical Conversations of Panama City invites you to attend an Open House to see our campus in action. Our campus will be open for visitors for our last 5 weeks of the school year. Choose which day will work best for you- March 4, 11, 18, 25 or April 1!

Please join us to observe our classes and classically trained tutors. We begin at 9:00 am with a general greeting and break for classes at 9:15 through 12:00. During our morning class time we learn & review information from English Grammar, Geography, History, Latin, Science and Math and an entire history timeline from a Biblical perspective. Enjoy watching the class presentations, hands-on science experiments, and Fine Arts sessions of our Foundations programs.

Hear/observe our Essentials class in the afternoon 1:00-3:00; this is where 3rd through 6th graders participate in a grammar and writing programs.

Pack a lunch and stay to hear veteran and new homeschooling moms share of how CC has been a blessing to them and their children, in their family's homeschool journey.

Challenge classes run from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with an hour break for lunch.

The Open House opportunity is for observation and to witness CC in action. Your children are welcome.
Join us to see how CC can help you provide quality, classical, Christian education for your family!

Reservations are required, so contact Shonda Bush to let her know which day you would like to attend!

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Presented by Bay High Drama Club

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is an award-winning Broadway musical comedy based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz.
Join the lovable and colorful Peanuts gang as they explore friendship, baseball, kite flying, book reports, choir singing, and so much more in this fast paced, lighthearted musical. It's guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!

Helen Blackburn Auditorium
Arnold High School
550 Alf Coleman Road (off Back Beach Road)
Panama City Beach

Thursday -- March 18 -- 9:30 a.m. -- School Performance
Friday -- March 19 -- 6:30 p.m.
Saturday -- March 20 -- 6:30 p.m.
Sunday -- March 21 -- 2:30 p.m. matinee

Admission is FREE!

No tickets needed although any donation at the door would be appreciated :)

Teen Masquerade Ball

The homeschooling answer to prom!

The Homeschooler's Friend is sponsoring a Teen Masquerade Ball May 1, 2010 from 6:00 -10:00pm. The ball is open to all homeschool teens and will be held at Joe Moody Harris Clubhouse, 2300 E 8th St, Panama City, FL 32401.

Tickets are $10 each and will go on sale in late March. There will be food, fun, music, and friends. The dress for this event is "Prom Semi-formal to Formal." If you would like to receive more information or be added to the prom email list, please contact Kari Kremin at keds02@yahoo.com.

Practical Homeschooling Workshop

As homeschooling moms, we all struggle with knowing how to best educate our children. We ask questions like, what is the best math curriculum for my child, when should my child be able to read, how much time should we spend on writing, and is it possible for middle and high school students to still love reading?

Please join us as we spend a relaxed evening covering topics such as,

• What curriculum and books fit best with my Charlotte Mason, Classical or Unit Studies education?

• What subjects should I be teaching to my K-3rd graders and my 4th-6th graders?

• Why should my child and I memorize and what should we commit to memory?

• What are living books, and how will they give my child a love for learning?

• How can I give my child a strong Biblical education?

• Should we spend time with other homeschoolers?

• What are the concepts of literature that are important?

• How can I incorporate these concepts into my language arts program?

• How can I save money by using the books and materials already in my home and public library?

We are homeschooling moms with a desire for homeschooling students to really love to learn and be able to tackle and excel at any subject or trade in which God calls them to serve, whether it be doctor, lawyer, politician, painter, singer, carpenter, etc. We are also the directors of the Panama City Classical Conversations Foundations, Essentials and Challenge programs. Our purpose in this workshop is to help you form a plan for how to successfully educate your children at home and to see if Classical Conversations can help you accomplish your goals. You will leave with a new vision of what your homeschool can accomplish. Come join us!

Tuesday February 23
Heritage Bible Church
6:00-8:00pm
Contact Shonda Bush at ccpcmom@gmail.com or Helen Holmes at Hholmes40@aol.com with any questions.

March 2010 Camp Victory Home School Days

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 or
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
(The program is identical so choose only one day.)

Theme: Creation Classroom
Speaker: Luke Milam, Time on the Mountain Ministries

Learning about God's creation, while being in God's creation is what it is all about. We will be exploring survival skills and wild edible & medicinal plants. God made this world. Come and let's learn about Him while being in His creation!

Cost: $10 per family, pay at Camp

Schedule:
9:00-9:45 Registration
10:00-12:30 Program
12:30 Lunch
1:15 Camp Activities
3:30 Depart for Home
(This schedule is subject to minor changes.)

To Register:
Call or email your registration by Friday, February 26, 2010 to the Camp Victory office. (334) 898-7948 or campvictory@alaweb.com If you are unable to attend, please call to cancel. We try to confirm all email registrations so if you do not hear back from us, you may wish to call and confirm.

Please give the following information:
1. Your name & phone number
2. Number attending -- adults and children
3. Ages of children
4. Which day you are attending

What to Bring:
A sack lunch (Camp will have drinks available)
Comfortable clothes and shoes for outdoor activities
Notebook / pen or pencil
Spending money for Snack Shop / Gift Shop

Directions:
Please see our website -- http://www.campvictoryal.org -- for directions. Some computer search engines and GPS programs do not give accurate directions so please call if you need more details.

Camp Victory
363 Victory Circle
Samson, AL 36477
334-898-7948
http://www.campvictoryal.org
"Where Memories Are Made...Where Lives Are Changed!"

Go Play Weekday/Florida Parks

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service has launched a new promotion, Go Play Weekday, which allows visitors pay 75¢ admission Monday through Thursday at featured state parks during promotional months. Throughout the year, Go Play Weekday specials will highlight parks in each region of the state.

The Panhandle is the first area to be highlighted in the Go Play Weekday promotion. The six featured state parks offer bluffs, beaches, trails, rivers and lakes that provide ideal locations to hike, camp, fish, ride bicycles and enjoy the cool weather.
Parks offering entrance for 75 cents through February 25, 2010, include:
Blackwater River State Park, Holt
Camp Helen State Park, Panama City Beach
Grayton Beach State Park, Santa Rosa Beach
Falling Waters State Park, Chipley
Three Rivers State Park, Sneads
Torreya State Park, Bristol
How it works: Mention ‘Go Play Weekday’ at the ranger station to get the special price. If the park has an honor box, just write ‘Go Play Weekday’ on the envelope and put in 75¢ instead of the full fee.
Promotions will change throughout the year, so check for updates on the Florida State Parks Web site at www.FloridaStateParks.org

Classical Coversations Open House

Classical Conversations of Panama City invites you to attend an Open House, February 11, 2010 to see the campus in action. Learn how a Classical Conversations community can help equip, encourage, and support parents in their homeschooling endeavors.

Please join us to observe our classes and classically trained tutors. We begin at 9:00 am with a general greeting and break for classes at 9:15 through 12:00. During our morning class time we learn & review information from English Grammar, Geography, History, Latin, Science and Math and an entire history timeline from a Biblical perspective. Enjoy watching the class presentations, hands-on science experiments, and Fine Arts sessions of our Foundations programs.

Hear/observe our Essentials class in the afternoon 1:00-3:00; this is where 3rd through 6th graders participate in a grammar and writing program.

Pack a lunch and stay to hear veteran and new homeschooling moms share of how CC has been a blessing to them and their children, in their family's homeschool journey.

Challenge classes run from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with an hour break for lunch.

Reservations are required! Questions will be gladly answered at Information Meetings or via email or phone. The Open House opportunity is for observation and to witness CC in action. Your children are welcome.
Join us to see how CC can help you provide quality, classical, Christian education for your family!

Foundations and Essentials Director : Shonda Bush, ccpcmom@gmail.com
Challenge Directors: Helen Holmes, Hholmes40@aol.com and Johnny Gonzales, jgonzales96@gmail.com

Homeschooling 101

FCTH (Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes) and THF (The Homeschooler's Friend) are teaming up to offer the first session, in a series of homeschooling orientations.

Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm (childcare will not be provided for this session)
Location: Heritage Bible Church, 3380 State Ave, Panama City, FL

Speaker Details: Homeschooling 101-

• Helen Holmes is a certified Florida teacher, evaluator, and a veteran homeschooler. Helen will be discussing topics such as: how to begin homeschooling, Florida state homeschooling laws, curriculum styles, organization, and finding support.

• Brenda Dickinson is the lobbyist for the Home Education Foundation (HEF) and a vigilant defender of Florida home education rights. Brenda will speak on Florida Virtual School options and umbrella schools. Brenda will also be available following the orientation for any other questions regarding homeschoolers rights.

Separate Session: Politics of Homeschooling- Brenda Dickinson will also hold a separate session from 2:00pm-3:30pm (at Heritage Bible Church on Feb.18th) to discuss the political threats that are eroding our parental rights to homeschool and how we can ensure that we do not lose these rights. Childcare will be provided for this session only.

RSVPs: Not necessary, both sessions are open to the public and would be beneficial to all homeschoolers or those considering homeschooling. This is not a mom's only event, fathers and families are welcome to come. Childcare will not be provided for the evening session, please make your own arrangements if your child is too young to sit with you quietly.

Contact: Orientation@fcthpc.com with any questions.

We hope to see you there!