Events
Here are yearly ongoing local events. For more info, click on the title or the name of the contact person. If you have any questions on times or locations of these events, please feel free to contact the host of the event or Katherine Martin.
Please check each month for current events and look at the calendar.
"If you are considering homeschooling and
would like to meet with other moms to ask questions, we have 2 events
that you may attend, a Monthly Mom's Night Out and our yearly homeschool
conference."
“The
Board of SWLA CHEF is
convinced that God has
ordained parents with the responsibility and authority to make decisions
for their families. We feel it is our responsibility to make certain
opportunities known to our membership without necessarily endorsing
them.
We encourage each family to determine what is appropriate for their
family.”
Lending Library
– For CHEF members only!
–
SWLA Homeschool
Co-op – Barbara Dixon
Calcasieu Homeschool 4-H: Charlene Smith
North Calcasieu Homeschool 4-H: Sherri Davis
Lake Area Home School
Chess Club
Registration is closed for the 2011 - 2012 school year.
Homeschool yearbook - SWLA Homeschool yearbook information
Science Fair - Local, State, and International Fairs
Keepers at Home
Club for Girls
We are a mother/daughter club that meets one time
a month, usually on the 3rd Friday afternoon. We use the program from
www.keepersofthefaith.com
which includes skills in homemaking, creative work, Bible memory, Bible
reading and more.
If interested contact Lorraine LeBleu at allebleu@suddenlink.net .
If you would like to participate in SWLA CHEF Homeschool Graduation Contact swlachef@yahoo.com as soon as possible.
Homeschool Bowling Day
Where: Petro Bowl at 630 Petro Point
Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607
When: the 2nd
Friday of each month
(except summer months)
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: $4.50 for bowling, slice of pizza and a soda (They reduced
the price this year!)
Note: This event is open to all area homeschoolers.
Homeschool Skate Day!
Where: Skate City at 4720 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
When:
the 4th Friday of the month
(except summer months & Nov. & Dec.)
Time: from 2-4 p.m..
Cost: $5 per person includes skating, skate rental, jump city,
popcorn, and a drink.
Note: This is open to ALL homeschoolers and closed to the public
SWLA CHEF Homeschool Family Game Night
When: February 27, 2012
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 (after supper)
Hosts: Don and Katherine Martin
Food: Katherine will make a large jug of lemonade. You
are welcome to bring snacks to share.
Activity: Board Games or outside play
R.S.V.P. katmartin87@bellsouth.net
Phone: 337-721-7095
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Fontenot
Description: Homeschoolers are invited to the library for a special program designed for homeschool participants.
Kinder Nursing Home Ministry
What:
Birthday Party for the Nursing Home Residents
Who:
All are Welcome
Where:
Kinder Retirement Center Address: 13938 Hwy. 165, Kinder, LA 70648
Directions:
North of the Kinder Overpass on the West side of the Hwy.
When:
Monday, (Second Monday of every month.)
Time:
1 to 2 p.m.
Activity:
Sing Hymns, Scripture Reading, Hand out Birthday Gift Bags for Residents
celebrating their birthday this month. (You may bring small gifts to put
in the Birthday Gift Bags if you wish.)
Contact:
Carole Winstead at
knittingmama82@yahoo.com
Benefits for HSLDA members
HSLDA, in cooperation with a special program sponsored by NFL players, is excited to offer SAT/ACT Prep DVD ROM Programs that retail for $199.95, but are available to HSLSA members for only a small processing fee of just $13.84. The materials,
Shipping and customer support fee allows the sponsorship to continue helping thousands of students every year. Without it the sponsorship would end.
If you have a high school student who could benefit from these prep courses, please don’t delay. This sponsorship is now in its fourth year and has donated over 125,000 programs valued over $25 million and has received more than 35,000 positive
Email responses. Some parents have used the program as a semester-long course… Not bad for under $15.00!
Important Note: The software is PC and MAC compatible and has a
1-year subscription. It will not work after one year, unless you renew
the license.
Get more information about this offer from HSLSA at
www.hslda.org/tour/satprep.asp
Your Teen Can Make a Difference
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:
Do you want your teenager to make a difference in our nation? If so, HSLDA's Generation Joshua program is just what you need. Sir Edmund Burke is reported to have said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
This fall, Generation Joshua is attempting to make sure good men and women - or in this case, good teens - will do something. Generation Joshua is partnering with the HSLDA PAC to deploy 2000 homeschooled volunteers in their Future of America Campaign. With all expenses paid, these teams will campaign for pro-homeschooling candidates who have been endorsed by the HSLDA PAC.
Generation Joshua's goal is to equip a generation of godly stewards for the nation God has entrusted to us. They strive to achieve their goal through many different programs, including 11 quality civics courses and the invaluable Generation Joshua Clubs program.
A 2-year individual membership in Generation Joshua - which includes access to the civics courses, the clubs program, the Future of America program, and many other member benefits - is only $35 ($25 for HLSDA members).
A 2-year family membership is only $90 ($70 for HSLDA members). Other low-cost membership options are also available.
For Liberty,
Mike Smith (President, HSLDA)
Parental Rights Update What can you do to protect your rights?
*Urge your Senator to co-sponsor SJ Resolution 16 to block ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Senator Mary Landrieu –Not SupportingSenator David Vitter- Co-sponsor
*Urge your Representative to co-sponsor HJ Res 42 Co-sponsors:
Rep Steve Scalise - Co-sponsor
Rep John Fleming - Co-sponsor
Rep Rodney Alexander - Co-sponsor
Rep Bill Cassidy - Co-sponsor
Rep Charles Boustany - Co-sponsor
Rep Joe Cao –Not Supporting
Rep Charlie Melancon –Not Supporting
*Watch the trailer of The Child about the current condition of parental rights in America.
*Sign the petition at www.parentalrights.org
"All who have ever written on government are unanimous, that among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist." Edmund Burk.
Covenant Keepers
Covenant Keepers is a group of Godly young people from LA Family Vision.
They are offering to present a 3 hour workshop for any group of young
people about vibrant Christian living. The speakers will encourage young
people to spend time in worthy pursuits and love the Lord with all their
heart, mind, soul and strength. The attached file gives some of the
details. The two main speakers are Seth Matherne and Amy Clark who have
a vision to inspire young people to have a personal relationship with
Jesus Christ.
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity,
peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy
2:22 This workshop will concentrate on the second part of this verse,
and encourage our young people to follow righteousness.
There is no charge for the seminar, but they will accept a donation. It
is aimed at young people aged 12 and older and their parents. There are
some sessions together and some breakout sessions where the young men
will be in one room and the young women in another room.
For more information on Covenant Keepers, you can contact Angela Decoteau, Co Director La. Family Vision, "Strengthening La. One Family at a Time", www.lafamilyvision.org .
National Christian Forensics & Communications Association (NCFCA)
NCFCA is a program for homeschooled students age 12 to 18 that believes that formal speech and debate can provide a means for students to learn and exercise analytical and oratorical skills, addressing life issues from a Biblical worldview in a manner that glorifies God. NCFCA is a non-profit organization that is governed by a board and has state reps in 33 states. “Truth Revealed Speech & Debate Club” is an affiliate of NCFCA and has classes every Friday at Louisiana College from 12:30-4:00pm. For more information contact Paige Grimes @ paigeypoo63@yahoo.com.
Box Tops for Education
SWLA CHEF has registered with Box Tops for Education as a homeschool
association. Upon approval of our registration, we will receive ten cents for
each box top we send in. With every club member’s help, this could really
add up. Please begin cutting out and collecting these box tops from your
grocery and household packages. Ask grandparents and other friends
and relatives to collect them, too. You can turn them in to Katherine
Martin or Rachel Broussard at any homeschool event. Contact
swlachef@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
BJU Press has an
Inscriptions, Aspiring Writers Club. Below is
information about the writing submission rules and contests.
Inscriptions Writing Contest
This year we are making a few changes at Inscriptions. Rather than
having a contest every couple of months, we are going to allow you to
submit work anytime you like. If you have a story, poem, essay, or other
piece of writing that you would like us to see, please email it to me
[Paige] at
inscriptions@bjupress.com. I will read through your submissions and
pick one to publish on the Showcase every month or two. I'll also
include some comments about the selected piece.. Best of all, there will
be no entry fee for your submission! All you have to do is email it to
me.
With this new format, I hope to be able to give each of you more
feedback about your writing and help you develop your talent. We will
still have the occasional contest, but it will be a surprise rather than
a regular occurrence.
How it works:
1. Write something.
2. Read what you wrote aloud; then edit it.
3. Email your writing to me.
4. The Inscriptions staff and I will read each piece and select one to
feature.
5. I will review the piece of writing, point out its strengths, and make
a few helpful suggestions.
6. The selected work and my review will be published on the Showcase.
Do you like the new format? Send me an email with your comments. And as
always, be sure to check with your parents before contacting me or
submitting any work.
—Paige
NATIONAL PRAYER CHALLENGE!!!!
www.nationalprayerchallenge.com
Our Mission:
Americans are losing their jobs, their homes, and their security. In some way, we have all been affected by the current financial crisis. Our mission is to offer hope to people in need during these uncertain times. We can show our love and support for them through prayer. Will you offer your support by signing up for the National Prayer Challenge?
The
National Endowment for the Humanities has launched a new
project aimed at inspiring Americans about our history through art
masterpieces. Entitled “Picturing America,” the program offers free art
prints and educational materials to homeschool families.
The NEH has sent SWLA CHEF, Inc. 40 huge, high-quality color
reproductions (24 by 36 inches) of famous paintings. There is also a
teacher’s resource book with a wide range of ideas and background
information to help you use the works of art in core subject areas.
If you would like to use these pictures in your curriculum contact Katherine Martin at katmartin87@bellsouth.net to borrow them. We hope that you take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn more about our nation’s history and to encourage learning about fine art.
Book-It Reading Incentive Program
Pizza Hut's reading incentive program is now enrolling
for the 2011/2012 school year. When a child meets a monthly reading
goal, the teacher gives him a Pizza Award Certificate. The child brings
the certificate to a Pizza Hut restaurant where he is given a free
one-topping Personal Pan Pizza. Homeschoolers may enroll as individuals.
http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp
SCHOOL
AT SEA - HOMESCHOOL CRUISES
The World is Our Classroom
Where homeschooling families and friends make memories to last a
lifetime
Our program now includes Science Labs and Art Stations!!
If your family would enjoy a vacation at sea, participating in our
School at Sea program ... I look forward to hearing from you! Our
special group pricing for School at Sea families will help you enjoy
more, but spend less.
All family and friends who would like to join us onboard are welcome to
book with our group and take advantage of our special group rate
pricing.
For more details, please visit:
www.worldwidefamilyvacations.com/SchoolAtSea or contact:
Karen Hall - School at Sea
part of Worldwide Family Vacations
(949) 466-3571 or (866) 746-5712
14 Via Arribo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Karen@WorldwideFamilyVacations.com
Masterworks Chorale 2011-2012 Schedule
http://www.lachoral.org/schedule/schedule.html
PARK DAYS
This is a non-organized group.
Feel free to organize a group to meet regularly.
The contact person for each park day is listed below.
|
Park |
Day |
Time |
Park Name |
Contact |
Notes: |
|
Westlake |
3rd
Thursday |
10am - 12pm |
Pinederosa Park |
Check the website calendar to see if we are meeting a particular month. |
LET’S MAKE THIS A
GREAT YEAR!
