Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Picture Day

Candace Davis Photography will once again be available for a picture day for our group. The date is Friday October 21 from 9-12:30. She will take individual photos or family photos or both, your choice. A price list will be available at the kick off picnic and at class days. If you would like to sign up for a time for your family, contact Whitney Dunahee.

Friday, August 19, 2011

August Mom's Night Out

The first Mom's Night Out is planned for Monday, August 29 at 6:30 P.M. We will be meeting at Merri-Ann Kahl's home and learning how to make yogurt, kefir, and cheese. If everyone would please bring a small dessert to share that would be great! If anyone needs directions, please call Amanda or Merri-Ann

September Field Trip

The first field trip is scheduled for September 30. We will meet at Squire Boone Caverns at 1:00 P.M. for a fun afternoon of gem mining, candle dipping, and a cave tour. Price for both students and adult chaperones: $6. For children under the age of 6 who would like to participate in the gem mining and candle dipping, the cost is $4 and the cave tour is free. Children under the age of 6 not participating in the gem mining and candle dipping are free.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

2011 Fall Semester Info

The beginning of our fall semester is rapidly approaching! Our kick-off picnic will be held Friday August 26 at 6:00. We will meet at the Jay-Cee Park in Paoli. Please bring food for a pitch-in meal. Table service, tea, water, and lemonade will be provided. At the picnic we will be going over the membership manual as well as classes and activities planned for the fall semester. We look forward to seeing you there for a time of fun and fellowship!

The fee for the 2011-2012 school year will be $35 per family per semester. We are asking those participating in our group this year to wear an Acorns to Oaks t-shirt to class days and field trips. Paul Walerczak is coordinating a t-shirt order. The cost is $5.50 per shirt without a name, or $8.50 per shirt with a name added to the back. The green Acorns to Oaks t-shirts that were ordered last year can be worn also.

Our first field trip is scheduled for September 30, 2011. We will be meeting at Squire Boone Caverns at 1 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults and children over six. Children under six who will be participating in the hands-on demonstrations will be $4. There is no charge for children too young to participate in the demonstrations. Shanna Johnson is coordinating this field trip. Please contact her with questions.

An October field trip is also being planned. More details coming soon.

Amanda Roach is organizing some Mom's Night activities. Check back for more information.

We are looking forward to a fabulous year. Hope to see you on the 26th!