Homeschool Mom's Fall Encouragement Gathering

4816 Dover Center Road,North Olmsted OH 44070

18 October, 2021

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An evening of encouragement, learning, and fellowship for homeschooling moms Christian Homeschool Community Connection Fall Homeschool Mom's Encouragement GatheringPlease join us for an evening of encouragement, learning, and fellowship on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 6:00-9:30 pm at Grace Church of North Olmsted 4816 Dover Center Rd. North Olmsted, OH 44070. The event will include insightful speakers, a devotional, fellowship time, & a delicious community meal. Our event is designed for homeschool moms or moms who are considering home education. Child care will not be provided. Nursing infants are welcome. Attendance at this event is free of charge. Donations will be accepted at the door to cover expenses and to give a love gift to the host church. If possible please register by Sunday, October 17 but last minute walk-ins are welcome! If you have questions please text Heather Underhill 440-897-7435 How to Participate1. Read over the workshop choices and decide which one you will attend for each time slot. 2. Click on the Eventbrite link and choose ONE workshop that you will attend for each of the two time slots. This will help us prepare for you. 3. Click on the Perfect Potluck link https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/MGAA8398 and if you are able to sign up to help or bring one or more items from the list. When you sign up, take note of the quantity or size of container being requested. Be sure to make a note to yourself of what you have signed up for so you are reminded to add it to your shopping list before the event. 4. Invite other homeschool friends to join us by sharing the Eventbrite link. You may also invite a friend who is considering homeschooling. Session One Encouraging Independence in our Children by Heather Underhill Teaching our kids how to work independently helps them build confidence and life skills. Let’s talk about how to build more independence in each stage of development. I'm a Little Crazy; My Kids Are Too Discussion Group Session by Angel Lambert Homeschool is hard on a good day, and these last 18 months have added to that exponentially. Kids are cooped up. You're at your wit's end. It feels like the world is on fire and your family is just watching it burn. Let's talk about that- not about masks or vaccines or shutdowns or polarizing politics- just the health of our families' emotions. This will be a safe place to receive understanding and encouragement. You are not alone and were never meant to be. Applying the 10 Commandments in Your Homeschool by Robin Helzer This workshop will give an overview of how to apply the 10 commandments in our homeschools. We know these laws well, but do we know how to apply them? How can we honor God through his law in our home setting? This discussion is not about how to teach the commandments to your children, but how to live them in the everyday. Let’s have a refreshing look at God’s Law with new eyes. Course Corrections by Rebecca Fairbairn Have you ever felt like you were drowning as a homeschool mom? Have you ever gone on the Internet late at night searching for a job for yourself and a school for you kids? I have, more than once. When things get tough, and it feels as though we have lost our way, how do we Correct our Course to steer our homeschools in the direction toward success? Come to this seminar to find Encouragement, Hope, and Specific Ideas for making your own Course Corrections as we delve into the Behavioral, Habitual, and Academic depths of the homeschool sea. This session is appropriate for all home educators. Session TwoCreating Transcripts by Rebecca Fairbairn After a student finishes high school, it is often desirable to have a summary of what was accomplished. Although it is not required by Ohio law, many homeschool parents create Transcripts for their graduating seniors as a way to formally show others what they have achieved in their high school years. There is no right or wrong way to design a Transcript. However, since Transcripts are the “Love Language” of colleges and other organizations such as the military, it behooves homeschooled students to have Transcripts that look similar to those given out by the public and private schools, so that their course of study is understood quickly and well. It is possible to write a Transcript your child's senior year, but it is much less stressful to create it early and add to it as you go along through the four years. In addition to Transcripts, some colleges may request Course Descriptions, so we will also go over how to write them. This session will be most relevant to those with kids aged 12+, but all are welcome. Open Forum: Q & A by Veteran Homeschool Moms Bring your questions and concerns and we can help one another. With community, we can all be better! Speakers:Angel Lambert has been homeschooling over a decade and is full of conviction, passion, and diplomacy. She's a little rebellious, weird, and outspoken. Strike up a conversation today! Rebecca Fairbairn My husband and I have been homeschooling since our first child entered the world in 1995. We have 4 children: 3 are homeschool graduates, and 1 is finishing high schooling at home. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I am licensed to teach elementary and gifted students in the state of Ohio. I have been performing homeschool assessments and curriculum consultations for almost 30 years. I enjoy using my background and experience to assist others on their homeschooling journeys. Robin Helzer has been a part of the homeschooling community since 1998 and has graduated her two children. As a licensed educator, she has been helping homeschool families with portfolio reviews for more than 20 years and teaching on the relaxed homeschooling lifestyle. She believes that there is freedom in this choice and wants to help others discover that for themselves. She can be reached at [email protected] Heather Underhill Heather & Jonathan recently celebrated 22 years of marriage. By God's grace, home education has been a part of our lives for the past 19 years. Heather launched Christian Homeschool Community Connection ten years ago because early on in her journey she saw the value and necessity of connecting with other home educating families for advice, encouragement, and most of all love. Team Underhill resides in Elyria with their 3 not so small children: Noah 19, Zoe 17, and Selah 15. Heather has two joy jobs. Heather is a stylist with Ruby Ribbon and a Playologist with SimplyFun. If you would like any information about Ruby Ribbon (wirefree, healthy bra replacements) or SimplyFun (family and educational board and card games) send Heather a text to ask for more information to 440-975-7478.