SonshineLearner Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 ZOO Homeschool Day... on this Tuesday (March 10th) Limited tickets to first 200...(check website) I'm wondering if anyone else is going to be going? I'll be there with a couple of other families...and I'd love to meet any other WTM people:-) Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 That would have been fun! We'll have to meet up some other time:-)We have our Oregon "social group" and we've talked about all meeting up...course...I think some of us are talking w/o kids:-) But, whatever we do, I'm sure we'll post it on here, too! Carrie:-) I'll join the social group- I'm not an Oregonian yet, but will be in the in a few months. My husband is already there trying to make a go of our business. I would love to meet-up on an upcoming visit. I am thinking about taking the kids camping here http://www.campdakota.com/home maybe we'll stay in a Yurt. Have you ever heard of it? I'll post when I'm heading down your way- I'd love to meet-up somewhere- even a park day would be great.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I have heard of it. I'm pretty sure that it's the one that a family in our (kinda old) church... his father owns it... I've never been but our youth group goes up there....There's an inside play place in Salem...and also some decent McDonalds...and if it's a warm enough day...we have a really nice park in Silverton (close to where you'd be camping) I don't know if you'd be at all interested...but our homeschool group uses Classical Conversations for our weekly program....we meet on Wednesdays....(It's tuition based) we also have free practicums...the next one for us is in June (in Portland) the actual practicum is free...although if you want to do kids camps...they cost about $35(each child) for the three "days" This time we're actually meeting from 3pm-9pm in hopes that some dads can come...(for the 6-9 part, especially..although my husband can't) We also are doing some other things like field trips...and hopefully more. We're trying to grow the group into more "support" as well as meeting for our weekly group. We have moms in our weekly group that drive up to an hour (both ways) each week, but I'd like to have a "mom's night" this next year...we'll see how it goes. Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hey There, I'm gonna be at OMSI and was wondering if any of you are.... Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hey There, Anyone know how hard the OAKS test, or something like that, is to do well on? My daughter has been tested since 3rd grade with it, and her past principal is willing for her to test with it again. All of a sudden, I got nervous! What if she doesn't do well? At school, they get to test THREE times...we don't have time for that! This is the same child who conveniently "forgot" how to divide a few weeks ago. (She's in 5th) Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) I'm having a Classical Conversations Info Meeting in Salem. If anyone's interested, pm or email me:-) (It's a Christian Homeschool Group that meets weekly) Carrie:-) Edited May 12, 2009 by SonshineLearner Dates: May 14th at 7pm at Immanuel's Reformed Church in Salem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hey There, We do Classical Conversations in the Salem area, and I think it'd be great to have any of you who would like to be part of our larger "Classical Home Educator's Group" let me know...so I can add you to the "Field Trip" emails. Oregon seems to have a lot of Unschoolers....we are more of the "get some school" done type of group. I have a list of families who just want to hang out with families who do school.... If you'd like to be part of our group...and on the email list...pm me with your email address. :-) Field Trips like the Zoo, ballets, OMSI...etc.. Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hi, I am in the Greater Portland area. Anyone with middle schoolers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hi There, I'm in Salem. I know there are some in the PDX area on here...there are also some great Yahoo groups that are for Portland. (don't know if you're already on them:-) We also have a social group for Portland that you may want to join.... Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Who else is coming to the OCEAN conference:) Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ajandkj Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I am in Hillsboro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Who else is coming to the OCEAN conference:) Carrie I was there on Friday. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 How was the conference? I find this board dangerous enough. If I went somewhere where I could touch the books, smell the books, and see the bright, pristine books, it ...well, it would be bad:D But I would love to live vicariously and hear about your experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiz1 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 How was the conference? I find this board dangerous enough. If I went somewhere where I could touch the books, smell the books, and see the bright, pristine books, it ...well, it would be bad:D But I would love to live vicariously and hear about your experiences. It was great! So glad I went - I was still a little bit on the fence about homeschooling but this conference helped me make a commitment. It really was great to see the books - I heard from another attendee that there used to be more vendors, but to this newbie there seemed to be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 So I have to ask. What did you buy? Was there a particular curriculum that helped you make up you mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiz1 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 So I have to ask. What did you buy? Was there a particular curriculum that helped you make up you mind? It wasn't so much the curriculum but the speakers that confirmed, at least in my opinion, why I thought homeschooling was important. I looked through Rod & Staff, I saw Math U See and RightStart, which was great. It was very nice to see before buying, which I haven't done yet. I'm waffling now between Kolbe Academy and CLAA. If you live in the Portland Metro area, my SIL goes to Exodus, http://www.exodusbooks.com/, and the staff there are very knowledgeable of curriculums, and they have a used curriculum section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 We love Exodus Provisions. Eli, the owner is very conscientious in helping you find exactly what you need at a price you can afford. Good luck with your decision-making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Huge fan of Eli and his staff at Exodus also!!! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Hey There, We're having an Open House *MockDay* on July 9th at 9am. I'd love it if any of you want to come, OR if you have ideas for places I should post this. I'm in the Salem area. We have programs for children 4-grade 8. If you have younger children, they can come, too! Classical Conversations is from a Christian Worldview. Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Anyone know of Christian homeschool groups in the Tigard / Tualatin area? Please PM me if you have some info. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Did you look on the OCEAN site for groups?? It might have some:-) Carrie;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Did you look on the OCEAN site for groups?? It might have some:-)Carrie;-) Oh yes, I've checked OCEAN, and my group always shows up in the search :) but there really isn't much else. We are getting people who want to join us but they live quite a long ways away, but there doesn't seem to be any other groups on OCEAN. Most of the search results are for Chocboard, and multi-day/week co-ops. If other groups are out there, I guess they wish to remain secret. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hello all, We are having a informational dessert [read free food] :D about Classical Conversations this Thursday in Salem. PM me if you want more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 It looks like a couple of us Oregon moms can't sleep tonight. There's no one here and I am doing the last bit of prep before school starts next week. Hope you ladies have a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Huge fan of Eli and his staff at Exodus also!!! T We are in the Willamette valley... DITTO!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I have a theory that Oregon home educators don't spend much time inside in front of their computers during the summer months. It takes a few cold days for us to return to our full school schedule (after we pack away our shorts and summer sandals.) Ditto re. Eli and Exodus Provisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SonshineLearner Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hey There, Reminding all Oregonians to join the "Oregon" Social Group:-) I'm in Salem... and I'd love to chat with anyone around here:-) Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I'm in Oregon--I didn't know there were social groups! I put in a request to join. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm in southern Oregon. Anybody else in the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi There, We're doing Info Mtgs on the 2nd Thursday of each month... For Classical Conversations.... starting... January 14th. You're invited!! If you know anyone in Oregon... who may be interested... pls let them know! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hi There, We're doing Info Mtgs on the 2nd Thursday of each month... For Classical Conversations.... starting... January 14th. You're invited!! If you know anyone in Oregon... who may be interested... pls let them know! Thanks!! I found one of my favoritist families, right here on the WTM :-) So... ;) We're still doing Info Mtgs. If it sounds interesting to you...... let me know, and I'll help you find the closest one to you! Homeschoolers: Classical Education is a Journey.... (Hmmm, What is Classical Education? No problem, this can work for your family, even if you're not doing Classical Education right now) Classical Conversations Academic Program Leads the Way. Our Mission is to know God and make Him Known. Our Model is combining Classical Learning and a Biblical Worldview. Our Method is Parents equipping Parents. To Find out More, Come to an Information Meeting. We have Once a Week programs for students and their parents, from ages 4-jr high, Registrations for the 2010~2011 school year being taken now. Our Info Meetings are on Thursdays: Choose from: February 11, March 11, April 14th Our Open Houses, to come and experience CC are on the Wednesday following the Info Meeting (RSVP for Open Houses Required, so that I can have enough supplies) Held At: Immanuel’s Reformed Church in Salem * For more information, please call pm or email me :D Carrie ClassicalConversations.com (For listings all over the US) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hey There, Reminding all Oregonians to join the "Oregon" Social Group:-) I'm in Salem... and I'd love to chat with anyone around here:-) Carrie And how do we join the Oregon social group? :) We moved to Oregon a week ago on Tuesday... south of Portland and north of Salem. Would LOVE to make friends, especially if there are any other large family mamas out there. But we like small family mamas too!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Kelly, I invited you.... BTW, anyone coming to the Sizzling Science day at the Gilbert House, in Salem?? If so... I'd love to meet you! Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 :lurk5: Gilbert House anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prose Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi, Oregon moms! We just moved to Corvallis from Portland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 There are a couple of Yahoo Groups for folks in Corvallis area. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CACHE1/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CorvallisTLC/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolcentral/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi There, Not sure who's around Corvallis... we're in Salem:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prose Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 There are a couple of Yahoo Groups for folks in Corvallis area. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CACHE1/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CorvallisTLC/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolcentral/ Wow thank you! I had only heard about Cache! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 March 11th*Classical Conversations Info Mtg tonight in Salem:-) 7:30pm @ Immanuel's Reformed Church Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hey There, I'm doing Classical Conversations Info Mtgs in the Salem area. I have some spaces left; anyone want to check out CC in Salem?? PM Me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 We're not too terribly far south of Portland. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Hey There Families around Salem! I'm doing a Classical Conversations Mock Day July 14th! Let me know if anyone's interested! We have a few spots in our younger classes .... and spots in our Jr High/ High School classes... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hey Everyone!! I'm in the Salem/Keizer area and am doing Info Mtgs for Classical Conversations.(CC) This will be our fourth year, coming up, and we are excited to be doing Info Mtgs and Open Houses so you can see how CC would work for your family. If you're interested pm me; I'll email you all the Information. We meet the first Thursday night of each month for our Info Mtgs in Feb, Mar, and Apr. and we'll do Open Houses in Feb and Mar for our younger and older kids program, and Open Houses for only the Challenge Program(older kids) in Apr. Then we do a Mock Day in July if we have spots open... If you're interested... just let me know :) Thanks! http://classicalconversations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Carrie, We just found out we are moving. (Where's the jaw drop emoticon?) We may be headed down your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Calling all around Salem!!! Anyone want to do a Co-op with me? I have a 7 year old son and am looking for a group of people that would want to get together once a week. (Or, maybe there's some co-op starting out that wants members or help??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Pop!! Looking for Salem families for a co-op :) Let me know if you're interested :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Trivium Cooperative Academy Offering Friday School coming Sept 2011 A Unique Parent Led Home Education Opportunity promoting a Christian World View Information Meeting @ 7pm, March 15, 2011 Evergreen Presbyterian Church 905 Cottage St NE Salem, OR 97301 You are Invited to our First Information Meeting; Our program is designed specifically for parental involvement and children ages 3-18. During the Information Meeting we will go through a typical day at “TCA†and introduce the founders of the group. Our group will operate with parents sharing the work, and fees, such as for supplies, will be kept to a minimum. The scope of the elementary program includes a Christian World View that encompasses Science, History, Latin, Art, Writing, and a variety of Electives. Each subject will be approached through multi-sensory learning, where oral instruction will be combined with supplemental materials and hands-on activities such as labs, projects and games. For 7th - 12 grades we aim to lighten your load in the pursuit of a quality, Christ-centered education for your upper grades student. Science, History, Writing, Latin and electives will be offered at this level. We look forward to meeting you! For more information contact Carrie carrieandglenn@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookamama Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hi! I'm east of Albany! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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