upcoming events and trips!!

One of my favorite things about  being a part of the THESIS family are all the fun opportunities provided for our homeschool kiddos! Kids learn so much by getting out, traveling, and experiencing God's creation! We realize though, just because something fun is offered certainly doesn't mean EVERYTHING is going to fit into your schedule or be of interest to your family. However, we'd love for you to consider some of the fun trips and events going on in September! Hope to see you there!

    

WHAT: WEST VIRGINIA WILDLIFE CENTER  see website for directions and information
WHEN:Friday September 16th  10am-12pm 
WHO: EVERYONE! (under 16 free, over 16 $1.00)
RSVP: THIS FRIDAY Sept. 9th (please sign-up at counter and place money in envelope with your name on it, in Karyn Burns mailbox)
*When you enter, there will be arrive-thru pay window on left. Tell them you are with THESIS, and then park. There is a gift shop and parking lot--we will meet around there. After tour there are picnic tables if you would like to pack a lunch. Please arrive at 9:50. Beth Anderson andersonhollowfarm@yahoo.com will be in charge that day.

WHAT: HARVEST FESTIVAL
WHEN: Sept 17th 4-8pm
WHO: Everyone invited in the community!! THESIS members are asked to donate $5 for corndogs/apples to be sold that evening. Or donate a bag of apples or box of corndogs.  Proceeds benefit THESIS. Please see sign-up sheet on counter. 
NEEDED: Looking for volunteers to work the corndog/apple booth for 1 hour window. Great opportunity for teens/community service or families wanting to serve together!
CONTACT: Miranda Shields at sk8ingprincess2000@yahoo.com for more information.

WHAT: CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER see website for directions and information
WHEN: Friday September 23rd 10am-4pm
WHO: Everyone welcome! ($7.00/person Parking $5.00/car)
RSVP: Sept 9th (please sign-up at counter and place money in envelope with your name on it in Karyn Burns mailbox)
*You may pack a lunch or eat in the cafeteria. For more information contact Karyn Burns at KAOSx3@ma.rr.com

Don't forget!

Don't forget.  No co-op today.

Classes Begin Today!

Can't wait to see you all there!

Carnegie Science Center and Heinz Field Trip.

Don't forget!  Our field trip to Carnegie Science Center and Heinz Field is this Wednesday!

Field Trip: The Golden Horseshoe

Join us on Thursday, September 17th for our field trip to The Golden Horseshoe musical at the Met Theater in Morgantown. 

The musical Golden Horseshoe uses the test to tell a story that celebrates West Virginia's history and heritage.

Wes, an eighth grader, is struggling with the test prep, and his Dad steps in to help him study. At first they fight—they've been distant the past two months while Dad has mourned the loss of his own father. But soon, Dad sparks Wes's imagination, using Wes's crush on his classmate Rosie to motivate him. Dad, Wes, and Rosie, along with an ensemble of two men and two women, visit and reenact several important moments in West Virginia's history, meeting John Brown, Stonewall Jackson, and even Abraham Lincoln along the way. They learn about the Civil War, the Hatfields and McCoys, and the labor strife between mine owners and coal miners.

Golden Horseshoe is about West Virginia's history, but more than that, it's about fathers and sons—and mothers and daughters—and how we pass down West Virginia's heritage from one generation to the next. It celebrates West Virginia's first 150 years, and it looks forward to even more wild and wonderful years to come.

Our Annual Back-to-School Family Pizza Party!

Bring the whole family out on Friday, September 4th at 6pm for our annual back-to-school pizza party. 

Didn't get a chance to sign up at registration?  No problem.  Comment here or send Liz a text with the number attending. 

Lots of fun including a photo scavenger hunt, cornhole, Frisbee golf and lots more!

If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a salad or side dish to serve 12.
If your last name begins with M-Z, please bring a dessert for to serve 12.
Thesis will supply the pizza and drinks.


See you there!

Box Tops for Education Coordinator needed!

THESIS is in need of a Box Tops for Education Coordinator for this year.  Through this program THESIS has earned money every year to help pay for things like gym equipment, field trip subsidies, and testing scholarships.

What would you have to do?  Be willing to gather the Box Tops that folks bring in, count them and maybe trim them, and send them in twice a year.  The group then receives a check to spend as we need.

If you think this little duty could be for you, please let me know and I can help get you started!

Warmly,

Liz, for THESIS

THESIS Registration

Dear New and Returning THESIS Member Families,

Once the calendar flips to August it seems the homeschool information requests begin coming in.  At least the parents are thinking school!  Not sure about our young ones...they still have summer on their minds, and rightly so:)

Please read on for some news about THESIS and registration this year...

Date:  August 18th, Tuesday

Place:  Trinity Cafe

Time:  12 pm-2 pm for returning families; 2 pm for new families

What to bring:  Yourselves, any questions, your calendar, readiness to sign up to assist, and cash or checks for both registration and the early field trips.

Bonus:  Miss Janessa Wlison, a recent homeschool grad, will be on hand at registration offering her services for musical instrument instruction in fiddle and guitar.  While not connected to THESIS. she is looking for some new music students and would love to meet you!

Classes:  This year's co-op classes feature Art and Gym for all primary students, West Virginia History for Junior High, and Financial Fitness for Senior High!  Please see attached schedule.

Field trips:  Please read the attached list of field trips before registration.  Some require early RSVP and payment!

Once again, we are looking ahead to a wonderful year of enrichment academically, socially, physically, and spiritually!

Warmly,

Liz and Heather, for THESIS

Calling All Teachers...

Hello Dear THESIS Families,

I hope you are all outside today enjoying the sunshine!  My garden tomatoes are, I am sure!

Not to take away from that summer feeling, but if you would take a minute to read this message and think ahead to serving at THESIS this year, we can together get our co-op year off to a smooth start!

Art :  THANK YOU to those who are responding to the call for art teachers!  Having taught art a few times, I can attest to the satisfaction and fulfillment the children and the teacher experience through art participation.  We are still in need of an art teacher for the Kindergarten class.

Gym:  Gym teacher slots exist for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade.  Want to volunteer, but never taught gym before?  Miranda Shields (3rd grade gym) has offered to co-teach with you, or just help you get started with ideas and equipment.

General Electives:  Openings exist for Second Grade and Third Grade.  Need an idea?  What about games from other cultures?  Critical thinking and problem solving?  THESIS already owns music stands, math balances, and Song School Latin curriculum if you are interested in using those material for a class.  Or suggest your own class idea!

Events:  In order to continue with traditions such as Historical Thanksgiving Feast, Talent Show, World Culture Fair, Science Fair, and  Field Day, coordinator parents will be needed to head up the planning and execution of these events this year.  If a family or pair of families want to team up on any of these, get in touch!

Can't wait to hear from you!  It is going to be a good year!

THESIS registration is planned for Tuesday, August 18 at 12-2 for returning families, and 2 pm for new families.

Warmly,

Liz & Heather, for THESIS

Don't Forget!

Remember that assessments are to be made available to your county superintendent, postmarked by June 30th.

Please protect our homeschooling liberties by obeying the law. If you are not obeying the code for the homeschool exemption, you could be found truant. 

If you send the results by certified mail with return receipt, you will have a record of doing your part to get the results into the county official's hands. This is highly recommended. For your convenience, you may want to consider sending in your letter of intent for next year with your assessment results.

To learn more about the WV Homeschool Law, please click here. 
To learn more about assessments, please click here. 
Questions about the THESIS testing service? Click here. 
Click here to learn more about portfolio reviews, and to download a list of reviewers.

Still have questions? Click here to contact a THESIS administrator. 


 

Summer Picnic N Play

Loving the freedom of carefree summer days, but missing your friends? Longing to connect, chat,  and get to know other homeschooling mom’s better? If so, you won’t want to miss our monthly Summer Picnic n’ Play dates! Feel free to invite friends who might be interested in THESIS or homeschooling!

Join us THIS MONDAY, June 22nd 11:00 am-12:30 pm at the TRINITY CHURCH playground! Bring your kids, and picnic lunch for your family! Don’t forget balls for the fields, or bikes and scooters for the parking lot.

Contact Lorrie Young youngrn4him (at) gmail (dot) com or text 304.276.0234 for more information.


(Note:  This will be happening at the same time as the Used Curriculum Sale in Trinity's Fellowship Hall!)