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Art Classes

Below is a copy of an e-mail from Jamie Roman, Exec. Dir. of the Katie Stauffer Art Center in Quakertown:

Here is an idea of what we would like to do... We can offer the first home school course in Late September or early October. I will put together the details and get back to you, but it will not be until the 1^st week of September. For now, you can inform your group of our intent to offer this class and ask them to email me at jamie@katiestauffer.org for info.

I would like to have 1 class for 5-10 year olds and another class for 11 and up.

Get ready to explore the exciting worlds of Art, Music and Drama! This session we’ll explore Africa through its diverse art in painting pottery, mask-making, Drumming, folk songs and acting out folk tales. Experience the rhythm and broaden your view of the world by exploring other cultures and their customs. 1.5 hours, 8 weeks

$119 for the first child (supplies included)

$89 for each additional child (supplies included)

Random Quotes

The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards – Anatole France

Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction. – Annie Sullivan

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. – Douglas Adams

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows. – Epitectus

First, God created idiots. That was just for practice. Then He created school boards. – Mark Twain

Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time. – Rabbinical Saying

People whose concept of ancient history is the first series of Star Trek may be treated with patience, because it's usually not their fault they were reduced to getting their education from school. - Terry Pratchett

Local Classes

Homeschooling Under Grace (HUG) is a newly-formed homeschooling group that was established to provide homeschooling families with learning opportunities in the fine arts. Classes are now forming for the 2008-2009 calendar year. Classes are open to preschool through high school age students. Go to: www.huglv.com for more information and to register.

The Fireside Academy Community Co-op for Homeschoolers is an organization offering support and encouragement to parents who are teaching their children at home through traditional and cyber-education methods. Fireside Academy helps foster a sense of community for homeschooling families. Our academic and enrichment classes meet on Tuesdays from September through May in Bethlehem, PA , and offer a wide variety of opportunities for your students taught by others who understand a lifestyle focused on family and education. Our website, www.firesideacademy.org and free on-line newsletter, www.homeschoolspark.com keep families informed of upcoming events and opportunities for families of Lehigh, Bucks and Northampton Counties of Pennsylvania, as well as western New Jersey. Please visit the website for more information, or contact Angela Landis at all4reagan@rcn.com (FYI…it is only 20 minutes from Trainer’s Corner in Quakertown to our downtown Bethlehem location, according to MapQuest!!!)

SELAH Learning Center is a homeschooling group which provides educational opportunities to homeschooling families. Classes are held on Tuesdays from September to May for students in grades K through 12. We meet at Faith Community Assembly of God Church on Freemansburg Ave in Easton. We are approximately 35 minutes from Quakertown (according to Google Maps). Please visit our website at www.selahinc.com for more information about classes. Click on Learning Center for our Catalog and Schedule pages. Please contact Opal@selahinc.com for more information.

EXTRA! EXTRA! - SELAH Learning Center has recently been made aware that, due to the generosity of one of our teachers, it will be able to offer a free class this year. Due to an offer by one of our teachers to donate all time and material fees associated with this class, we will be offering a full credit High School General Chemistry Course with Lab, at no charge to the students. Yes, you did read that correctly!
Although membership and registration fees will still apply, there will be NO tuition cost or materials fee what so ever!
This course will be offered during 7 & 8th periods (2:55-5:00 PM) every Tuesday afternoon beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Faith Community Assembly of God, 3000 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA.

Please feel free to pass the word to anyone else who might be interested.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity, or want more information concerning the SELAH Learning Center, please contact Opal Williams at 610-759-7745 or 610-451-3935 or e-mail okw@aol.com.

Piano Lessons

From April Mercado:I have been teaching piano and loving it for twenty-one years. My students appreciate my enthusiasm and positive approach. I will come to your Quakertown or Pennsburg area home to teach note-reading, scales, theory, interpretation, ear-training, and improvising. I offer a Spring recital, a Christmas recital, and performance opportunities at local nursing homes. For each recital, students are encouraged to learn two pieces: a solo and a duet or ensemble, either with me or with another student or students. I encourage students to play with other instruments as well – I’ve had guitars, flutes, and violins at my piano recitals. Lessons are $21 for the first half-hour, and $15 for each additional half hour at the same address, plus books and supplies. I do require a metronome (they cost about $30) and a decently tuned piano or a good quality digital piano. I have worked with many different piano methods, and I use what I think will be the best method for each student. Although I strongly feel that students should wait until they are at least seven years old to begin piano lessons, I will consider taking younger students under certain circumstances. I am also willing to provide affidavit objectives and/or portfolio evaluations for my piano students. Please contact April Mercado at 215-538-9672 or aprilgaladriel@verizon.net for more information.