May 2003 Newsletter
Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers
Tucson, Arizona
Misson Statement
Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers is an open, not-for-profit home education network, providing social and creative outlets for homeschooling families. We are not devoted to any one homeschooling approach, political platform, religious outlook, or philosophical ideal. Our homeschooling community supports all families, regardless of their personal lifestyle or educational choices in the area of home education. Our motto is "hozho," a Navajo word meaning "harmony" or "walking in beauty or friendship."
Quote of the Month
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it." ~Chinese proverb.
Calendar
(check below for related announcements)
Roots and Shoots Friday, May 2
Project Report Tuesday, May 6
Men's Coffee Night Wednesday, May 7
Spring Music Recital Thursday, May 8
Roots and Shoots Friday, May 16
Crafty Ladies Wednesday, May 28
Roots and Shoots Friday, May 30
**SDH Parent's Organizational MeetingWednesday, August 20**
Articles
Roots and Shoots Friday, May 2, 16, 30
Roots and Shoots will be meeting for the month of May. On May 2 we will meet to write to our partner group in China. We'll send letters and pictures about our lives here in the U.S. and in a few months we'll hear from the kids in China. The meetings for May 16th and 30th are still undecided. If you have any ideas, questions or need information, contact Heather M.
Our participation in the Earthday Parade was a success. We won second prize in the float category with our Solar Energy theme, Solar Energy is Hot!!
Project Report/Show and Tell Tuesday, May 6
We meet the first Tuesday of the month. Anyone of any age is welcome to participate! We begin with a Show-N-Tell portion, then a formal/informal report portion and finally a science demo. Please join us to present or just listen. If you have any questions contact Alice or Madeline G.
Men's Coffee Night Wednesday, May 7
The Men's meeting is held every first Wednesday of the month. This is an opportunity for us fathers to discuss homeschooling issues as well as other topics. Please join us at the Borders on Oracle for coffee, tea, good company and conversation. This casual meeting starts around 7:30 PM. For more information contact Jeff O. or Brian M.
Spring Music Recital Thursday, May 8
The Spring Music Recital will take place on Thursday, May 8th, 3 pm at Washburn Pianos (Broadway and Craycroft). I can be reached via email (which I only check once a week) at macberrypie@yahoo.com or at home. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions. Victoria M.
Crafty Ladies Wednesday, May 28
Join us for a parent's night out! We will be meeting at Cuppucino's Coffee House at 3400 E Speedway Blvd. We get together from 7:30 PM on, but some of us get there quite a bit later. We chat, laugh, and a few of us bring a project to work on (knitting, crochet, sorting pictures, etc.). It is a great way to get to know others better and there is always a mix of parents with younger and older children, so you can ask lots of questions too and discuss things. For more info contact Kim B.
SDH Parents' Organizational Meeting Wednesday, August 20
The SDH Parent's Organizational meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on August 20, 2003 at Frances A's house to plan events and set dates for SDH activities for the 2003-2004 year. Contact Frances A. for directions.
Thursday Park Day
Join us on Thursdays at about 11:00 AM at Connor Park. This is the perfect venue for newcomers to the group. It's small and intimate; a wonderful place to get to know a few homeschooling people. This is mainly a play park day. No official announcements will be made. Connor Park is at 2200 E. Glenn St. To get there, you go to Campbell and Glenn. Head east on Glenn until you get to Wilson Avenue, go south on Wilson Avenue, until you get to Calle Alta Vista, go west on Calle Alta Vista. A bit down the way you'll see the park on the north side of the street. If you have any questions, contact Tara O. directly at tjmaldo@azstarnet.com.
Athletics at the Park
Every Tuesday at 10:00pm Blake B. will be organizing sports for the kids. We will alternate between, soccer, flag football and slow-pitch softball. The emphasis is on fun, friendly competition. For safety reasons, this will be for kids 8 years and up. If you have any questions contact Blake or Kim B.
Editor's Note:
We will have a new newsletter editor for the 2003-2004 year! Heather H. will be our editor starting with the August newsletter. Thank you Heather!!
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