Leav97 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 For those of you in SE MN, does anyone live near Winona? We're in Rochester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We're in Rochester. I'm only ten miles from Rochester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I haven't had any problems finding homeschoolers in Roch but, non of them seem to take a classical approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I haven't had any problems finding homeschoolers in Roch but, non of them seem to take a classical approach. I know quite a few homeschoolers in Rochester too, but very few classical ones. I have one friend who recently started, so it's fun to talk with her. Someone who actually understands me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thought I'd checked in here, but guess not! We're in the NW metro. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durriyyah Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 SE Metro here :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thought I'd checked in here, but guess not! We're in the NW metro. :001_smile: We are in new brighton :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropymama Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I'm moving to Apple Vally in 3 weeks! Anyone able to clue me in on how hsing works up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm moving to Apple Vally in 3 weeks! Anyone able to clue me in on how hsing works up there? Welcome to MN! We moved here from California a couple of years ago. :) It's actually very simple to homeschool in MN. Check out the information on the MHA website. In the fall, you'll fill out the "Initial Report to Superintendent" form, and mail it to your school district office. Then each fall after that, you can just fill out the "Intent to Continue" form. The only other requirement is that you administer a "nationally normed standardized test" each year to your kids from 3rd grade on. There are loads of tests that meet this requirement, and you can administer one yourself or have someone else do it. You don't need to send the results to your district. ECHO-MN is probably the best way to find homeschoolers and homeschool groups in your area. The MN Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE) is the statewide Christian homeschool organization. There are MACHE affiliated homeschool groups. The Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance (MHA) is the statewide secular homeschool organization. There are LOADS of co-ops in the greater Twin Cities area, if that's your thing. Hope this points you in the right direction! :) Best of luck in your move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrobynne Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hello Minnesotans! I've been reading the boards but just registered today. I'll be starting homeschooling my 3rd and 1st grade sons this year (my third son just turned 2). This board has been so helpful already! I'm in the first-ring suburbs northwest of Mpls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi Amy! I 'know' you from over at sewingmamas...we met at a sewing get-together. Good luck with your hsing adventure! My dd is 9 and in 4th this year. This board has been a great source of knowledge and help for me. I don't know if you've been there, but there's a great curriculum store up in Elk River called Heppners. Nice to be able to see lots of curriculum in-person without all the hustle and bustle of a convention. If you have questions, you can always shoot me a pm. I may not have the answer, but I might be able to point you in the right direction. Take care, Sarah Hello Minnesotans! I've been reading the boards but just registered today. I'll be starting homeschooling my 3rd and 1st grade sons this year (my third son just turned 2). This board has been so helpful already! I'm in the first-ring suburbs northwest of Mpls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hi Amy! I 'know' you from over at sewingmamas...we met at a sewing get-together. Good luck with your hsing adventure! My dd is 9 and in 4th this year. This board has been a great source of knowledge and help for me. I don't know if you've been there, but there's a great curriculum store up in Elk River called Heppners. Nice to be able to see lots of curriculum in-person without all the hustle and bustle of a convention. If you have questions, you can always shoot me a pm. I may not have the answer, but I might be able to point you in the right direction. Take care, Sarah Heppners is great! And if you are in need of a support group, TEAM (Teaching, Encouraging and Mentoring) will be starting up again in September. They meet at Twin Lakes Christian Church in Elk River the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm. If you would like to join a smaller crowd for supper beforehand at Panera in Elk River (across from Walmart) at 5:30 feel free. The cost is $25 for the year to help pay for speakers or $5/meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCotton Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Heppners is great! And if you are in need of a support group, TEAM (Teaching, Encouraging and Mentoring) will be starting up again in September. They meet at Twin Lakes Christian Church in Elk River the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm. If you would like to join a smaller crowd for supper beforehand at Panera in Elk River (across from Walmart) at 5:30 feel free. The cost is $25 for the year to help pay for speakers or $5/meeting. Rachel, Thanks for the info on this group - I didn't know they existed and will be checking them out in September for sure. Do you ever attend these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCotton Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm moving to Apple Vally in 3 weeks! Anyone able to clue me in on how hsing works up there? Hi there, You've proably already found this link - but wanted to provide it anyway. http://hsadventures.org/home -- just clikc on event calendar. This gal put together an amazing list of events for homeschoolers to access field trip listings at various centers across the cities (Science and Nature etc.), rockclimbing, schedule art classes, plays, you name it. It's awesome to have the whole year at a glance to plan trips around your lessons if you do that type of thing. Hope you are enjoying MN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Rachel, Thanks for the info on this group - I didn't know they existed and will be checking them out in September for sure. Do you ever attend these? Yes! It is a Christian Based group, but they bring in great speakers/have great discussion topics. It will start the 2nd Monday in Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Looks like I've never checked in here, so I suppose I should get on that. ;) We're in west central MN, in Alexandria. If anyone in the area wants to get together for coffee, let me know! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 We are looking at houses in Brimson MN. It's about 44 miles north of duluth. It'll be a huge change for us. Any helpful hints about the area? Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCotton Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 We are looking at houses in Brimson MN. It's about 44 miles north of duluth. It'll be a huge change for us. Any helpful hints about the area? Jen Wow Jen that's up there. ! Nature studies will be a breeze in that beautiful part of the state. It is a beloved area for me having traveled up to Lutsen every summer with 4 families growing up having bonfires on the rocks by Lake S. and digging for agates. Duluth will have an array of fun services for you if you need them, they have a great aquarium and the area has much historical value to explore. I know the real estate market is pretty tight up there right now ( good friend moving to Beaver Bay or trying to), but maybe since you are looking well off the lake there are more options. Are you moving from another part of MN or another state? If another state buy snowshoes, cross contry skis and a Polaris Ranger 4 x 4!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Alissa, Thanks! We are moving from the Chicago suburbs. We have to sell a house down here so we will not be there full time for at least a year. I just started looking and we want something winter ready on a lake. Not lake superior. We are going up soon and the realtor has about 10 places to show us. I think they are all in saint Louis county. It seems like we will have to plan on driving into duluth for just about everything. I am really excited- this is something I always wanted to do but figured would never happen. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apennieformythoughts Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Looks like I've never checked in here, so I suppose I should get on that. ;) We're in west central MN, in Alexandria. If anyone in the area wants to get together for coffee, let me know! :D Hi! I live in Rice, but my mom lives up in Alex and I go there a lot because of her health issues. I'm originally from Henning and my husband is from Glenwood. It would be cool to meet up sometime! We live in Rice, which is close to St. Cloud in central MN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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