Summer Opportunities

Don't let the summer sneak by, use every second.

We are focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mechanics) this summer! This summer we have a Science themed VBS, STEAM themed day camps, Creative Writing Camps, and music classes.

But of course let's start off with a few things for the parents!

Our first Homeschool Co-op planning/information meeting for the Fall 2015 semester will be June 9th at 10 am. We will be meeting in the conference room at First Presbyterian Church (1340 Murchison). At this time there is no scheduled childcare. RSVP now.

If you have a field trip or class you would like shared in the next newsletter email them to Hope@fpcep.org Subject Line: Homeschool Newsletter

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Zumba / Aerobics Classes

Beginning June 1st on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 204 at First Presbyterian Certified Zumba / Personal Trainer Luis Castro will teach the class. Donation - $3.00. You will be motivated to get up and get moving making working out fun. Join us for a great cardio workout!

While you are making plans for a fun night out, we are making plans for your kids for a fun night in. Enjoy some alone time and let us take care of the kids. There will be lots of free play, story time, music and games followed by a late night movie. Please do not bring any tech for your children as we want to encourage them to participate in all the fun activities we have planned. Call the church office and reserve your spots today for June 12th.

June 29th-July 3rd at First Presbyterian

Online Registration for VBS

Registration is now open for the following three L2E (aka The Stubby Pencil) Writing Summer Camps in El Paso, TX. These camps will be taught by Hope N. Griffin a published author, blogger and home school mom. To learn more about Hope visit her site Finding Joy in Everyday.
Register Now! Each camp is 4 days long and cost $40.

Week #1: Creative Writing

We will be writing and editing our own book of fairy tales in just one week!

Times: 1-2pm 3rd to 6th Grade / 2:15 – 3:15pm 7th to 12th Grade

Schedule:

Monday – Brainstorm/ Outline

Tuesday- Write!!!

Wednesday- Dress Ups

Thursday- Edits and Rewrites

Register Now!

The last week of July we will have a book signing party where the kids will each receive a copy of the book, sign each others books, and additional copies will be available for purchase.

Week #2: Let’s Get Published

We will be exploring the world of publication, writing for a specific market, and submitting our work. By the end of the week students will have a clear picture of the submission process and will be ready to submit a piece for consideration.

Times: 1-2pm 3rd to 6th Grade / 2:15 – 3:15pm 7th to 12th Grade

Schedule:

Monday – Find your market

Tuesday- Write!!!

Wednesday- Dress ups and edits

Thursday- Final rewrite and Query/Cover Letters

Register Now!

Week #3: Blogging 4 Kids

Learn how you can turn your school work and favorite subjects into a blog. (Students are encouraged to bring laptops to class)

Times: 1-2pm 3rd to 6th Grade / 2:15 – 3:15pm 7th to 12th Grade

Schedule:

Monday – Internet Safety, Choosing a name and subject.

Tuesday- Bring in a previous piece (book review, science report, etc.), Dress ups and edits

Wednesday- Learning WordPress

Thursday- Setup Website.

Register Now!

We would love for your children to join us at First Presbyterian for our Wednesday night music program. Our Wednesday night's music program is led by Vanessa Williams. A dedicated music educator, Vanessa holds two degrees in music, a Texas Music Educator license, and a kindermusik certification. The kids start off together (K thru 5th) with choir at 6:30 where they learn to sing spirituals and classical music. Then they divide up. At 7 K thru 3rd go to Joyful Noise where they are learning to play various musical instruments and read music while the older kids play on the playground. Then at 7:30 they trade places and the 4th and 5th graders spend the next thirty minutes reading music. We hope you will join us for this fun, high quality, free program.