If you’d like to reach me for some odd reason, you can email me here:
kimATrelaxedhomskool.com
Naturally, replace the word in capitals with the symbol for it. Yes, I’m trying to scare away the spambots but I’m sure they can outwit this type of thing by now. If you are reading this spambots, you should revolt from your evil programmers and get in to showbiz like you always wanted.
Kim,
Fabulous site! Where do you find the time?
JacQuie
Mid-South H.O.U.S.E.
mom to Darie(dd 14); Taylor (ds 16) and Forrest (ds 11)
Like to talk to home school organizations about what the YMCA can offer to the students and parents.
My telephone number is 708-434-0220 at the West Cook YMCA.
We are located in Oak Park.
John
Hello,
Our Homeschooling family is selling a great vegetable planting slide chart developed by my Dad.
The chart tells you when to plant, harvest and much more. Works all over North America.
Price: $3.50, Postage paid.
See website : http://cdmplanning.hypermart.net
Thanks,
Esther Majerus,
16 years old, I’m working for my Dad. 🙂
for
Clyde’s Garden Planner
_*The*_ Vegetable Gardening Slide Chart
23496 Andrew Rd.
Grovespring, MO 65662
(417) 589-3117
We are trying again to start the gym and / or swim again.
Please call me as to the best day that would work for you.
Right now are scheduled time is on Wednesday’s and Friday’s.
The times available are 1 – 3pm each day for the total gym / swim.
If interested in just the swimming we can do it anytime duting that 2 hour block.
Look forward to your reply.
John
708-434-0220
Hello!
My art studio would love to offer it’s services to your home school groups. We have many classes at our studio, but we can also be available on certain days/times specifically for any children who are home schooled and interested in the visual arts to form a new class(es) at our studio. We were also just voted best artsy classes in Chicago by Nickelodeon’s “Parent’s Picks Award”. Please let me know if this is something that can be posted or if you have any other related suggestions to connect my studio with your students.
Thank you!
Nora Shafer
owner of Unicoi Art Studio
Chicago Il. 60618
773.975.6515
Hello Kim,
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has started offering Homeschool Enrichment programs. Homewood and Flossmoor are south suburbs of chicago, and the programs are open to H-F residents and non-residents. Our goal is to provide high-quality, affordable, educational and fun programs for homeschool families.
Website – http://www.hfparks.com/
Homeschool Enrichment Page – http://www.hfparks.com/documents/Homeschool.pdf
Several of the programs in our winter brochure have already started; a new brochure will be available online around Feb. 16 2009.
I hope you find this information helpful to you or your south-suburban fans.
Thank you for your time,
Melissa Rimdzius
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
We are having a little difficulty in getting in touch with Northside Unschoolers.
Can anyone give us a phone number/
thanks
Bernardo Gutterman
Home schooling parent
Science Chicago Connects Youth to Cool Jobs and Hot Careers in Science & Technology
Science Works! event lets kids learn what it’s really like to chase tornadoes, be a CSI and live underwater
CHICAGO [April 15, 2009] – Science Chicago is offering local youth a rare opportunity to discover the fascinating – and even surprising – careers that exist in the fields of science and technology, all in one fun-filled day at the Museum of Science and Industry. From tornado chasing, to crime scene investigation, to designing video games, Science Works! will let kids from across the Chicago region meet real scientists and learn how they transformed their science dreams into successful and exciting careers.
Science Works! is Saturday, May 2 from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Presentations will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Little Theater, and a career fair will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the West Pavilion.
Science Works! will feature scientists and engineers from over 30 universities, laboratories, corporations and museums across Chicago and the surrounding region. Kids will have the opportunity to speak face-to-face with scientists throughout the day to learn how they made the decision to pursue a career in science and the steps they took to become leaders in their fields. Between 700 and 1,000 kids are expected to attend Science Works!
“Science Works! gives kids an insider’s look at exciting career opportunities in science through one-on-one interaction with real scientists doing cool jobs,” said Cheryl Hughes, Executive Director of Science Chicago. “We hope this unique personal experience will raise awareness of the wide spectrum of science careers available and encourage our children to pursue jobs in these fields.”
In addition to the dynamic science career expo, several innovative scientists will give brief stage presentations, showcasing the exciting science behind their work. Featured science jobs and speakers include:
Storm Chasing – Meet Daniel Leonard, a meteorological daredevil who tracks hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather patterns to provide real-time weather forecasts to the aviation industry, energy traders and the media.
Living Under the Sea – Jump into marine biology with Dr. Ellen Prager, a scientist who studies the ocean at exotic locations around the world and heads the world’s only research lab under the sea!
Building it High – Catch up with Larry Novak, a structural engineer who’s designed some of the world’s most notable buildings, including the Burj Dubai Tower, the tallest free-standing building on Earth!
Designer Gaming – Plug into your inner computer geek with Michael Sharps, an engineer who’s created software and games for some of the biggest names in the business.
Collecting the Evidence – Visit the scene of a crime with an FBI special agent and hear how their scientific approach to evidence collection helps catch the criminals and prosecute cases.
Imaging the Cosmos – Get a 3-D view of physicist Michelle Borkin, who’s turning medical computing technology into a new way to look at our universe.
Mobilizing Robotics – Get up-close with Dr. Karl Iagnemma, designer of sophisticated mobile robots that can climb walls, travel rough terrain and explore other planets.
Admission Info
Admission to Science Works! is FREE but does not include General Admission to the Museum. Reservations are recommended. To reserve, please call 773-947-3150 or email rsvp@sciencechicago.com. This event is recommended for ages 13 and up. For up-to-date information, please visit the Science Works! page at sciencechicago.com.
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About Science Chicago
The Museum of Science and Industry is spearheading Science Chicago, a collaboration of more than 140 public and private institutions that have come together to present the world’s largest science celebration. Designed to awaken the inner scientist in each and every one of us, thousands of dynamic and interactive activities will provide hands-on learning; spur thoughtful debate; enhance classroom learning; and build enthusiasm for the pursuit of cutting-edge science while establishing the critical value of science and math education.
For more information, visit http://www.sciencechicago.com.
Hello Kim,
Great site with lots of valuable information. Just an FYI, the Geneva Park District has began offering a rich homeschool program starting the fall ’09. The western suburbs and surrounding communities are encouraged to register. You’ll find a link to the information below. Thanks again.
http://www.genevaparks.org/attachments/Brochure_Page_Links/NEW_Homeschool%20Programs.pdf
I work for a riding club in Countryside, IL that is developing classes and programs for homeschoolers.
1. We’d love to talk to you about our ideas and get your input.
2. We’d like to post info on our offerings on your website if that’s possible.
Please get back to me when you can.
Brenda Dost
708-784-0154
Hi Kim:
I am looking for a phone number on your web-site but don’t see one. I am looking to contact you in order to learn more about what Music Education looks like within your homeschool network here in Chicago. I am a professional musician and local, private music instructor and teach 5 instrument along with Music Theory.
I have taught privately for a number of years and have performed professionally for nearly 30 years. I do also have formal teaching experience within the Chicago Public School System and the local private classroom as well.
I am looking for package Music Education services that would effectively serve the needs of the parents and students in your network and would like to learn from you about what those needs look like and how to strategically package services effectively. My services are widely varied and also include a Child Care Protection Policy that is congruent with Illinois DCFS standards and requirements as well.
Please contact me at (708) 362-9885
Respectfully/Cordially,
Rick Redmond
Hey Kim,
I would like to discuss with you any options you offer for a guest post on your blog about local colleges in Chicago. Please contact me when you have a chance.
Thanks,
JD
Hey, how are you…..I’m coming up there the first week of August if you want to put something together…hey, do you like astronomy and art….I’m actually bringing an astronomy person with a real telescope and we could do art then look at the stars…about 10 per person….all included….it would be the evening of the 5th or 6th….of August…anyway….hope to see you. I also want to offer another free internet art lesson on the elements of art….
Hello, my name is Amy Nee and I live in an intentional community called the White Rose Catholic Worker. Twice a month we host a roundtable discussion group “for clarification of thought.” The topics for discussion have included Food Ethics, Guantanamo, Composting, and Afghanistan, among other things. We like to invite speakers from outside our community who are knowledgeable on a particular subject to present it to the group and then to open the floor to all who are present. We strive to create a non-judgmental place where multiple perspectives can be shared, paradigms challenged, and knew relationships and understandings formed.
I am writing to you because in the spring or early summer we would like to host a discussion on alternative methods of education, creating a small panel of people who could present from a number of different perspectives (i.e. Montessori, Waldorf, Unschooling, etc.) If someone from your group would be interested in speaking with me about this opportunity, or if you know of someone else that I could be in contact with. Please let me know.
Many Thanks and Much Peace,
amy
773-856-0315
whiterosecw@gmail.com
the unschoolers group trying to reach u for the teen group please respond
The Community Co-op is a family-oriented resource for homeschool families located in Oak Park, Illinois, serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.  We are a non-profit organization officially founded as the “Community Organization for Near West Homeschoolers”, but affectionately known as the “The Community Co-op” or “Co-op” for short.  Our group offers homeschool enrichment activities for homeschooling families once a week, for a day of friends, fun and learning. Our mission is to create an environment for educational enrichment where homeschooling families can work co-operatively in an atmosphere of mutual respect and interest-driven exploration, while maintaining our personal learning styles and sharing them with the group at large.
We are proud to share our blog and website with the online community of homeschoolers worldwide, which incorporates all of the visionary foundations of the original founders while forging a new direction as our group continues to grow and adapt. Â Homeschooling is a journey which not only touches our respective families, but also our larger community, and indeed, our world. Â It is our hope that this site will help to foster an enriching environment wherein we contribute to the world around us in a way that puts big ideas, in little hands.
Learning Specialists Available to work with homeschool students and parents
We have successful experience working with children with unique learning needs. Through creative approaches we are able to help students K-8 experience success. We have extensive experience with children who are gifted, Learning Disabled, and those who are learning to manage emotional problems. We are available to work one-on-one with your student, or provide extra support to parents. If you notice that your child is struggling to understand math, reading and writing we are available to assist, or if you are concerned that your student may have a learning disability and are unsure of what to do please call.
Hi Kim,
My name is Kathy Medic and I am the business manager for the Irish Music School of Chicago. We teach both children and adults in the art of traditional Irish music including playing the fiddle, tin whistle, guitar, concertina, and flute. Children can be absolute beginners to music or also be experienced in playing an instrument already and wanting to learn a different style of music. We are interested in expanding our class schedule to include more daytime hours for home schoolers. We teach at several different locations on the northwest side of Chicago. Do you have any thoughts on how we can get the word out to your audience?
Thanks very much!
Kathy
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Kathy Medic
Business Manager
Irish Music School of Chicago
773.412.5082
I’d like to know more about the Hm. Sch. co-op. And make some contact with someone. I couldn’t seem to find a contact number. Please email me a number asap. Thanks
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So glad to find this blog!
I’m a nationally-rated skating coach who loves working with early childhood, beginners, and special needs kids on Chicago’s northside and northern suburbs.
I do classes especially for home schoolers during the day, in small classes (3 to 5 kids), and parents welcome too!
Xanboni! is a registered Basic Skills program with US Figure Skating. Private lessons also available Beginner through Pre-Preliminary/FS 3.
For more information, email coachxan@xanboni.com