October 19, 2012

Moms’ Time Notes – October 19, 2012


Announcements: Susan O.

Legoland has been rescheduled for November 8. If you purchased tickets and will not be able to make the new date, please let Susan know. There is a waiting list for those who would like to go, and another PSP family may be able to purchase your tickets.

There was a flyer (3 pages) available with information regarding the Sacramento field trip. This flyer was also e-mailed to you.

o   The trip will be two nights; this was a result of the survey. 

o   The dates are February 25-27. You have until November 16, to sign up.

o   Round trip train tickets are $32. This is the special price for the Kids and Trains program. Children under the age of three will need a ticket at the regular price.  If you have a child under three, you will need to purchase one adult ticket at the regular price since the child cannot travel alone.

o   Susan will reserve a block of rooms at the Vagabond. However, you will need to call the Vagabond and reserve a room on your credit card. The price for a room is $80 per night. This includes two queen beds. Children may stay for free with the existing bedding, so you can bring sleeping bags.

o   Please refer to the field trip flyer for the itinerary/schedule for the field trip.

o   This is a walking field trip so you will need comfortable shoes.

o   See page one of the flyer which outlines exactly what you need to do for the Sacramento trip.

o   Page two of the flyer includes additional information regarding lodging, Amtrak, and points of interest in Sacramento.

o   Page three has choices to consider for your free time and for your meals.

General Announcements-Christine R.

Next week is make-up picture day. It will start at 8:15, and the photographer will only be here for about an hour. Get here early and go to room 135.

If you have not completed a Heritage Page, please do so and return to Christine R's mailbox.

Prayer sheets were in your mailboxes. They should be filled out and brought back next week (October 26). Also, bring back your prayer partner’s sheet from last month and return it to them.  Let them know you were praying for them. 

Keep thinking about and planning for American Heritage Day. It will be here soon.

When you bring dishes for the hospitality table, remember to pick them up at the end of PSP.

Panel—Homeschooling with Toddlers

We all feel the pressure of getting everything done and not ignoring are little ones.

o   There is no perfect day (Proverbs 16:19) .Be thankful you have the privilege to homeschool. Take the time to enjoy it. It will go by quickly!  There is no ideal/perfect homeschool mom. We all struggle, but God put your children in your family for a reason.

o   Make quiet time a priority. Your days will go better, and you will be more patient.  Two important things children need to learn are to love learning and to be independent. One way to achieve this is with the work box system created by Sue Patrick. If you have questions, regarding this system, you could ask Char M. (see separate attachment for more tips)

We were reminded during the discussion that as part of PSP we are required to be members of Homeschool Legal Defense. If you are not a member, you can visit the website HSLDA.org. Our group code is 296203.

o   Please refer to the document on practical tips for homeschooling with toddlers. You may want to print it out and refer to it for ideas.

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