Mtn. Grove Homeschool Group

Hi everyone! We had a good planning meeting, but many people were not able to attend so we are sorely lacking in volunteers so far. Without volunteers, we are also sorely lacking in classes that we can offer. So far, we have 4 volunteers for Gym, but could use 2 more. Matt Boatright has volunteered to teach animated drawing to the older students, but we do not have any art teacher prospects for the younger classes. Elaine has offered to share ideas if any moms would like to volunteer to teach art to the younger or middle students. Amanel has volunteered to head up drama. There were many great ideas for classes shared at the mom's meeting, but we'll need volunteers in order to offer them as classes. Here is what we have so far:

Unless we get many more volunteers, we don't have enough classes offerred to necessitate meeting twice a month. So far, we have settled on meeting once a month, every 4th Friday. Classes will begin September 22nd. Skating resumes this Friday, August 25th and will continue every 4th Friday from 1:00 to 3:00.

The idea of clubs was introduced and we already have one started: Emily Klug and Theresa Green have started a writing club. If you are interested in joining this club, please contact Emily at homeschooler4jesus@yahoo.com. A volleyball club already has competition asking for some games. If you would be interested in playing volleyball, please contact Luke Smith @ 926-4047. Clubs are organized by students, but need adult sponsors to provide a place to meet and supervision. Writing and Volleyball already have sponsors, but if you are interested in starting or supervising a club, please contact Jennifer @ 926-6908 or by email chrisjenn@ilovejesus.net. Some other ideas mentioned were Keepers of the Faith/Home clubs, Debate, and domestic art clubs. Do you know how to quilt or knit? Would you be willing to teach others in a club setting? Not just students - many of us moms want to learn these skills too!

Also for moms, we are going to have park days while the weather is still nice to give kids an opportunity to play and moms and chance to visit. Our first park day will be September 8th, the 2nd Friday in September. We'll meet at the Cedar Center Park at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Square dancing is a great family activity and it meets every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. If you are interested in joining, contact Laura Smith @ 926-4047 or Ruth Carter at 926-5507.

If you have any other ideas or suggestions, please share! I'm looking forward to seeing you all again!