June Meeting

Dear Members & Friends of PACE,

 

I am hoping to have a good turn out at the June 12th meeting for two reasons. One it will make setting up for the book sale go quicker and two it will make the planning of next year easier.

I ran the following idea by Lizzie and we agree that she will continue to keep the website/blog,  yahoo group & e-mail loop going. 

 

I am hoping to help establish "pockets" of support throughout the cape. The idea is from DeeDee Robins who experienced this type of support in Florida. They had park groups since the weather is nice year round. We could have church/area affiliated groups with a coordinator for each part of the Cape. I would be more than happy to help set up these groups. Ideally each group would consist of a contact person for your school district (for newbies getting started). And an events coordinator....organizing a park date/ice skating/beach day/co-op etc. The first person would be available to answer questions/help newbies with their letter of intent. The second person would send announcements via the Yahoo Group.  

 

I know some of you are unable to make it to meetings but you are our prayer warriors and support us when you can....meanwhile many of us are at the end of our homeschooling days....and are hoping to help facilitate support even after we "retire". 

If the above sounds good to you and you are willing to step up to the plate please let me know A.S.A.P. and be sure to come to the meeting.

 

If you like the status quo and want to continue with monthly "formal" meetings with a topic or group event the please send me your topic ideas and be willing to host an event and be sure to come to the meeting.

 

If you haven't started yet now is the time to start downsizing your bookshelves (in all the rooms in your home) and get them labeled for the book sale on June 13th!

Reminder: membership is free but you have to participate in some way to be a support group member. 

Grace & Peace,

Lori Chapman

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Annual Book Sale

Cape Cod Pace Used Book and Curricula Sale!!

When: Wednesday, June 13th 9am-1pm

Where: Christ Chapel, Centerville, Ma

 

Everyone is welcome to sell at this event, the more the merrier.  

If you would like to sell your used books and curriculum, here is what you need to do!

1. Print out this form to price your books, tape 2 labels on each book, one for the cashier and a back-up in case one gets lost.  

2. Drop off is Tuesday, June 12th from 6-9 at Christ Chapel in Centerville.  Our monthly meeting will be held there that night so we will be hanging out and gabbing as will some of our teens.  We will be setting up the tables that evening for the sale.   

 

You also need to give Lori Chapman $3.00 to help defray the cost of using the building when you drop off your books.

 

3. If you can't get there that night, call around and see if you can drop them off with someone who is going to the meeting.

 

4. You need to pick up any unsold books at 1:00, the end of the sale or they will go to PACE who will donate them as needed.

There will be the famous FREE table as well!  Free Free Free stuff galore!!!

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Does your teen like Shakespeare?

MaryEllen Oliver's Shakespeare class has been a huge hit this year.

We are going to finish out with the study and production of......

 Much Ado About Nothing.

She would love to have some more people join us for this last portion of the class.  All kids age 13 and up are welcome!  Show up at the next class or email MaryEllen for more details.  planetcatbooks at yahoo dot com

Classes are 1-3 on Wednesdays at Forestdale Baptist Church.  The class is $25 per student with a $50 cap per family.

This time, we will be doing the entire play, so students will each have their own book to keep, instead of using a printed-on-paper script. Each student will need to bring said book back and forth from home (to learn lines) to each class (to rehearse). We will be adding some extra rehearsals as the production nears. 

The performance looks like it will take place during the week of May 26 to June 2, will firm up soon.  

NO class the week of April vacation.

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Free Audiobook site

Came across this today.  Enjoy!
http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/

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Book Sale

My friends, I have been homeschooling 10 years and have accumulated a ton of curricula and resources for K-high school and it is time, time,  time for me to clear the shelves.

On Saturday, March 10th, I will be having a sale.  
From 10am to 3:00 at my home.
120 Fresh Pond Road, East Falmouth, Ma

For the sake of ease, I am making a (huge) free table, a $1 table, a $5 table a $10 table and a $20 table. 
There will be a ton of stuff on each. 
I am doing it this way because to price each piece and cart it about and back disheartens me no end.



Please note, the free table will have a great many of things donated by other homeschoolers at the end of the PACE curriculum sales to bless other homeschooler with.  That was their intended purpose and will be there as such.

Feel free to let me know if there is something you are looking for specifically and I can put it aside for you if I have it and it is one of the items going.  

Blessings, 
Lizzie 

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February Meeting coming up!

This month's meeting: Testing and Evaluation

February 2, 2012

7pm-9pm

Lizzie's House 

email  miklizro at gmail dot come for directions or info

		Informal Hangout at Barnes and Noble for Mom's and Teens
Date:		Tuesday December 20, 2011
Time:		6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
Location:		Barnes and Noble, Cape Cod Mall
Notes:		Sing out on the Yahoo Group if you are going, be nice to know who might be there to look for. No hassle, no sign up, no clean up, just come and hang out, fellowship and be refreshed together! All are welcome!

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December Meeting Reminder!

December 1st Topic: "Teaching Tips"  7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
Meeting at Ellie's home in Marstons Mills. 
In keeping with the season of celebrating the incarnation of Christ our Lord & Savior we are going to have a little gift exchange.
 If you have a book (home school related or just a must read) you would like to exchange bring it wrapped.  
Don't stress out about it, I'll have extras! If you want to bring a goodie to share that would also add to the fun. 

Thank you to all who participated and brought food to November's meeting!!!!

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