Help Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza
From Evelyn Owens:
Wondering if there are a couple of dads and kids who might be interested in camping out at the Easter Eggstravaganza location on Friday, March 29th to help keep the area secure during the night. We plan to set up the egghunt area on Friday and will need someone to remain on the property at Community Bible Church to keep watch.
Thanks for your consideration,Evelyn. Please contact Evelyn at email cbcevelyn@gmail.com
The Eclectic Academy of Learning
From Jill Dixon, jilldixon6@comcast.net
The Eclectic Academy of Learning will be coming to the Beaufort area this coming 2013-2014 school year. The Eclectic Academy of Learning is a homeschool interrelated interactive class started by Jill J. Dixon, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. in 1997. Students in grades 3-12 learn all language arts (literature, literary analysis, critical reading, grammar, editing, vocabulary, writing), history, humanities, geography, speech and drama, critical thinking, art, art history and extensive SAT and ACT Verbal preparation through various proven educational methods (Classical, Charlotte Mason, Unit Studies, Core Knowledge, Learning Styles/ Multi Intelligence theory and traditional) in a hands-on interactive classroom environment that meets one day per week for 5 ½ hours. Students are given work to complete at home weekly. Classes are taught by trained instructors/homeschool moms who love children and learning. High Schoolers receive 3-5 credits per year. The class is based on a four year rotational study of history. The Beaufort Campus will be beginning with the study of the Ancient World with an emphasis on World Literature in the high school class. Please go to http://www.edudps.com to read parent and student reviews and find more information about the class and its success. Click on the link on the right that mentions The Eclectic Academy of Learning. For more information (booklists, dress code, supply lists) or to register your child, please contact Teri Morgan at giginriri@gmail.com or 1-843-575-5557. Registration is due by
June 1st.
Reminder: Stanford Testing at CBC
STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST 2013
The Stanford Achievement Test will be administered to homeschooling students this spring. This testing situation is available to CBCCA students as well as non-CBCCA homeschool students. The details are as follows:
Place: Community Bible Church, Children’s Building
Dates: April 30, May 1-2 (Tuesday – Thursday)
Grades: 4 – 12
Testers: Cindy Smith, Ninette Hodgins, Audrey Broggi
Time: 8:45 – 12:00 (approximate)
Fee: $40.00 per student.
Payment preferred in the form of a check made out to CBC, with “SAT fee” written in the memo
Give to Claudia Gay or Laura Caldwell (Front Desk of main building)
Deadline is April 17. No student will be tested Without Payment.
Parents are responsible for ordering and paying for the SAT-TASK for their child (children). The instructions are:
1. Order online (bjupresstesting.com) or call BJUP (800.845.5731)
2. Must order by March 18, 2013
3. You will need to identify the tester as Ninette Hodgins. Ninette’s tester ID number is 910564.
4. BJU will require you to verify that you homeschool your child(children).
5. On the same day you order your test, please e-mail Ninette (ninette3126@hargray.com) with the following information:
a. Child’s first, middle initial, last name
b. Grade level
c. phone number
d. birthdate
6. Tests will be shipped to Ninette; she will mail the tests back to BJU. The parent (purchaser) will be notified by BJU when the results are ready for review online, usually within 10 business days from the day the tests are received back at BJU.
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Thank you for allowing CBCCA the privilege of administering the Stanford to your student(s). Our desire is to provide an optimum environment where the student can perform to his/her ability. If you have any questions, please email or call Ninette (ninette3126@hargray.com) (757.6822).
Please remember to adhere to the March 18 and April 17 deadlines. Thank you
Stanford Testing in Bluffton
From Dana Nolf:
*Reminder that Stanford Testing is being offered in Bluffton through Classical Conversations. You do not need to be part of the C.C. community to participate. There is a late registration fee after March 17th. Registration will be closed on March 24th. There will only be one more reminder sent out so if you plan to have your child tested please sign up as soon as possible.
*If you have already registered and selected to have your results emailed to you, then you will not need to bring a stamped envelope with your child’s name.
Thanks, Dana Nolf
SAT TESTING
Stanford Testing will be offered this year through Classical Conversations and is open to all home schooled families.
WHERE:
The location of the test is at Indian Hills Baptist Church. 389 Fording Island Road. Hwy 278, Bluffton, SC 29910.
WHEN:
The test will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 15th-16th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All families should arrive by 8:45 a.m. because the test will begin at 9 a.m. Once testing has started there will be no interruptions. The grades offered are 1st through 12th.
REGISTRATION
Registration is done online through classicalconversations.com
You do not need to be a member of C.C. in order to register. When you get to the website, you need to
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:
1. Select the tab “Academic Services”
2. Then “Homeschool Testing Services”
3. Scroll down until you see Stanford Testing
4. Select the option of Locations and Dates
(This will take you to a calendar where you will…)
5. Select the state “South Carolina” and search.
6. You will see my name “Dana Nolf” along with Bluffton.
Select “Click Here”.
7. At the bottom of the next page is the registration link. Select this and please enter your details.
8. OPTIONAL PRACTICE TEST
When you have finished you will be given an option to select practice material to work on at home. This is optional but is not required.
OTHER PRACTICE TESTS
There are many websites that offer practice tests that are very reasonable in pricing. If you would like some suggestions please feel free to contact me.
9. PAYMENT: After you have finished this page you will enter your payment information.
-The cost of the test is $50.
-There will be an additional $10 that you will pay to me on testing day for each child that needs to tested (This fee will pay for the proctor that will be testing your child).
*Do not combine these two payments. The first payment goes to C.C. and the second goes to me.
10. PRINT REGISTRATION RECEIPT
When you are finished with payment online, be sure that you print out your registration receipt. You will need to bring that receipt to me on testing day.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The registration deadline for this test is March 24th.
*There is a late registration fee of $5 after March 17th.
TEST MATERIALS
All tests will be delivered to me and I will have them distributed on testing day.
WHAT YOU NEED:
What you need to bring to testing days:
-sharpened #2 pencils
-erasers ( I highly recommend white or pink erasers; not just the end of a pencil)
-ruler (inches and centimeters)
-book to read if your child finishes a section early
-white plain scrap paper
-self-addressed with your child’s name envelope.
*You need a separate envelope per child
-bring a healthy snack to share with all testers for both days of testing
-$10 per child for proctoring fee
-9th-12th graders: calculator
MORE INFORMATION
More information concerning the Stanford Achievement Tests is located below:
The Stanford Achievement Test is a nationally recognized test used by educators across the U.S. As a norm-referenced test, the Stanford-10 not only offers the home educator information on their student’s achievement, it also provides comparisons based on nationwide test results.
Contents of Stanford Testing:
Grades 1-2: Word study skills, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, listening, math, environment
Grade 3: Vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, listening, social studies, math, language, science
Grade 4-12: Vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, listening, social studies, math, language, science, study skills
CC Testing Services believes that standardized testing is an important part of preparing our children for college entrance exams, as well as whether your state mandates testing or not.
We take a very pragmatic attitude towards testing: the actual test’s content is not as important as the skill of test taking. We have chosen to offer the Stanford because most private schools accept their scores for entry, and it is great preparation for the SAT and the ACT tests. Stanford tests also provide parents with reliable data for evaluating progress in language and math skills.
Parents will receive a complete test analysis and are responsible for compliance with their state’s educational laws.
Once again, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Dana Nolf
Bluffton C.C. Testing Coordinatior
dananolf@gmail.com — with Dana Nolf.
Work Needed
From Heather Smith:
There is a young woman in need of a job. She has been at home with her two children for 10 years but circumstances dictate that she now find work. If you would like to consider her, please email her at miranda.staton@yahoo.com.
Easter Eggstravaganza “Cupcake Walk”
From Evelyn Owens:
Thanks to all who volunteered to make cupcakes. The need has been met. I will post other needs in the near future for those of you interested in helping make this year’s Easter Eggstravaganza a great success.
Thanks again,
Evelyn Owens
Easter Eggstravaganza “Cupcake Walk”
From Evelyn Owens:
Hey Friends,
I will need 200 cupcakes for our “cupcake walk” at the Easter Eggstravaganza planned for Sat. March 30th at Community Bible Church. If you would like to bake a batch, please email me ASAP at cbcevelyn@gmail.com.
Please bring them plain and drop off in the kitchen no later than Friday, March 29th at noon. Our very own Sue Cerrillo will ice and decorate them for the children.
Seniors, Pastoral and Video Speech Appointments
From Claudia Gay:
Just a reminder that ALL seniors need to schedule a pastoral appointment before the end of March.
Video speech appointments are available on Mondays in March beginning March 4th from 1:00-4:00. Please come prepared with your pre-approved speech and music selection (by Pastor Matt) as well as approx. 20 photos on a thumb drive. Please allow 1 week for Pastor Matt to approve speech and music.
Both appointments may be scheduled by calling Claudia 525-0089.
Homeschool Student Photos
From Lisa O’Brien:
Homeschool Student Photos are THIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th form 9:45-12:00 pm and 5:00-6:15 pm. All students of Kid’s Life will be photographed individually and with their classes. Please send a note if you do not want your child to participate. SENIORS can wear 2 outfits for pictures (velvet drape available for females, bring a camisole to wear underneath). Order forms will be available all day and pictures will be available to order online, cash, check, credit/debit are accepted. Contact Lisa if you have any questions at lobrienphoto@gmail.com
www.lobrienphoto.com
2012-13 Yearbooks
From Megan Shytle:
