I am loving this rain! Have you been incorporating “rain” into your home learning? If so, please share with each other via your google group. Some possibilities: erosion, storm sewer run-off into the ocean, trees with damaged root systems falling, economic impacts, infrastructure successes and failures, flash floods, traffic safety, umbrella invention/innovation, snow packs, rain barrels…you get the ideaJ
Something new (for K-3 fams):
“Parent-Led” Workshop this week: Hand Lettering with Kaitlin. Our own dean of students, Kaitlin Toon, will lead a workshop on hand lettering (adapted from a middle school seminar she is leading). This workshop will be 12:40-1:40. If there is sufficient interest, we may be able to have her come back for a second dayJ This is a great opportunity for kids to work on ways to give their visual creations some POP and try something new. Please RSVP.
Some reminders:
PEC 3 – Math Mash is coming up on Weds., Feb. 15th! See the DVIA newsletter for details. We will have a keynote speaker from UCLA, awesome math-focused workshops to choose from, a meeting you’re your teacher (Janette or Ethel) and many unconference topics, including connecting with parents with similar interests/needs. Ethel and I hope to see you there!
Genius Hour Guide Workshop #3 – Tues., Feb. 7th (1-3pm). We will continue planning the project and begin/continue working on it. Please bring your in-process documents with you. Joining us for the first time? Please email me for info.
Join Kary for window painting! Kary Kika is hosting a hearts window painting session at the Hermosa Beach Trader Joe’s on Thu., Feb. 9th, 7-8am. Please let Kary know to expect you by emailing her at: karykika@yahoo.com. All Collaborative students (K-7th) are invited.
Friendship Day Party at the Park – From the organizers: Homeschool Collaborative Families! We are going to celebrate Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14 at Hermosa Valley Park from 12-2 (by the playground and bathrooms). Our kids will be making Valentine's bags and then handing out valentines. We will try to snag a few picnic tables so look for festive table clothes! Please sign up for a snack or treat to bring. Bring a sack lunch if you want something more substantial). This gives our kids a chance to hang out and us parents a chance to catch up.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP.
Here is an interesting lens through which to look at the Civil Rights Movement (probably more for the 4th-7th crowd). A new exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum: The Car and Civil Rights https://petersen.org/car-civil-rights/?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email
Something new (for K-3 fams):
“Parent-Led” Workshop this week: Hand Lettering with Kaitlin. Our own dean of students, Kaitlin Toon, will lead a workshop on hand lettering (adapted from a middle school seminar she is leading). This workshop will be 12:40-1:40. If there is sufficient interest, we may be able to have her come back for a second dayJ This is a great opportunity for kids to work on ways to give their visual creations some POP and try something new. Please RSVP.
Some reminders:
PEC 3 – Math Mash is coming up on Weds., Feb. 15th! See the DVIA newsletter for details. We will have a keynote speaker from UCLA, awesome math-focused workshops to choose from, a meeting you’re your teacher (Janette or Ethel) and many unconference topics, including connecting with parents with similar interests/needs. Ethel and I hope to see you there!
Genius Hour Guide Workshop #3 – Tues., Feb. 7th (1-3pm). We will continue planning the project and begin/continue working on it. Please bring your in-process documents with you. Joining us for the first time? Please email me for info.
Join Kary for window painting! Kary Kika is hosting a hearts window painting session at the Hermosa Beach Trader Joe’s on Thu., Feb. 9th, 7-8am. Please let Kary know to expect you by emailing her at: karykika@yahoo.com. All Collaborative students (K-7th) are invited.
Friendship Day Party at the Park – From the organizers: Homeschool Collaborative Families! We are going to celebrate Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14 at Hermosa Valley Park from 12-2 (by the playground and bathrooms). Our kids will be making Valentine's bags and then handing out valentines. We will try to snag a few picnic tables so look for festive table clothes! Please sign up for a snack or treat to bring. Bring a sack lunch if you want something more substantial). This gives our kids a chance to hang out and us parents a chance to catch up.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP.
Here is an interesting lens through which to look at the Civil Rights Movement (probably more for the 4th-7th crowd). A new exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum: The Car and Civil Rights https://petersen.org/car-civil-rights/?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email