Musical theatrics classes in Wakefield
Last forward of the day. Really! :-)
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Hello Homeschoolers!
We are returning to Wakefield again this Winter with a couple of fun additions. We have an early January series of Musical Theatrics workshops and a Feb-April Series of classes. Please feel free to pass these along to any networks or postings you feel fit and I have also attached the flyers if you know of a place you might like to put them up. It is not too soon to register now, so feel free to call or email me when you are ready or with any questions. I hope to see you all this Winter!!!
Cheers!
Medina
Early January Workshops
Musical Theatrics for Homeschoolers
Teacher and musician, Anna Maughan, collaborates with Theater Artist and Teacher, Medina Mahfuz, to create
Musical Theatrics! These are a set of workshops that use music and theater side by side to encourage
children to artistically express themselves. The following are our early winter workshop offered at The
Unitarian Universalist Church of Wakefield (326 Main St. Wakefield MA 01880):
Animals, Monsters and Creatures
Ages: 5-7
Mondays 9:45-10:45
January 8, 22, 29
Cost: $55
Minimum:7
Maximum:18
Students will use music and movement in this three-week workshop, to create animals, monsters and
creatures. They will be learning the basics of musical composition and creative play. They will
sound and move like their creations and interact with others in a musically composed rainstorm, a magical
castle and a forest of illuminating creatures.
Composing a Scene
Ages: 8-12
Mondays 11-12:30
January 8, 22, 29
Cost: $70
Minimum:7
Maximum:18
This workshop teaches students to compose a piece of music that will inspire them to create movement,
characters and even short scenes. They will be learning basic musical composition, basic scene
structure and most importantly, TEAM WORK!!!
For more information or to sign up please call
(857)919-1347 or
email magiccarpetadventures@yahoo.com
Winter Theater Classes
The following are the Winter classes being offered at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Wakefield (326 Main St Wakefield MA 01880):
Level 1
Magic Carpet Riding
Mondays 9:30-10:30am
February 5-April 2 (No class on March 19th)
Instructor: Medina Mahfuz
Cost: $96
Minimum:7
Hop on Medina’s Magic Carpet each week as the class rides around the world. You’ll use myths, creative
movement, props, scenes, games and much, much more. This class is for students who are just learning how
to act and use their body and voice and who have never taken a class with Medina before. Ages usually range
from 6-8 but will be based on experience and maturity.
Level 2
Characters Alive
Mondays 10:45-12:00pm
February 5-April 2 (No class on March 19th.)
Instructor: Medina Mahfuz
Cost:$104
Minimum:7
In this workshop students will learn to create characters, monologues and even take walks in the park
as the new people they have created. They will learn how to keep a character journal and how to interact
with other characters on stage. This workshop is for students who have taken one or two of Medina’s classes
before and understand the basics of theater. They exhibit the ability to work well with others and
alone. Ages usually range from 8-10 but will be based on experience and maturity.
Level 3
Playmaking Workshop
Mondays 12:05-1:30pm
February 5- April 2 (No class on March 19th.)
Instructor: Medina Mahfuz
Cost: $112
Minimum:7
In this workshop students will work together as a group to create a play. They will start from a theme
and then use improvisation to develop scenes, characters and eventually a well-structured play.
This play will be performed on the last class for family and friends. Students must have experience
with theater and must be ages 10-13 to take this class.
To register please contact Medina Mahfuz at
(857)919-1347 or email her at
magiccarpetadventures@yahoo.com
For more information visit
http://www.geocities.com/magiccarpetadventures/
Medina Mahfuz
Magic Carpet Adventures
857.919.1347
magiccarpetadventures@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/magiccarpetadventures/
Music calsses in Beverly and Manchester
Forwarding another email. :-)
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Hi
I am starting music together classes in Beverly and Manchester by the sea and am having a free demo class on Jan 8th 10.30am at the manchester public library. Please visit my website at www.musictogetherbythesea.com
Thanks
Kellie Cormier
Sparhawk High School programs in Jan
Forwarding this email to you;
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Dear Home Schooling Families,
I'm writing to tell you about two exciting programs being offered to home-learning high-school aged students by Sparhawk High School this coming January. Sparhawk is a small private high school in Salisbury, MA.
At Sparhawk we have a two-week period in January called Winterim, in which students either travel, or sign up for special programs that get them out of the academic classroom. This year we are very pleased to make two of these programs, The Odyssey with Odds Bodkin and Shakespeare at Sparhawk available to home learners as well as our own students.
Briefly, the week of January 22-26, master storyteller Odds Bodkin will tell the story -- the entire story -- of Homer's The Odyssey in six sessions over the course of three days. The tellings will be followed by discussions about the relevance of the old stories in the modern world, comparisons of Homer's original and Odds' version, and of course the craft of storytelling. (www.oddsbodkin.com )
From January 29-February 2, Actors' Shakespeare Project will lead students in an exploration of Shakespeare and his work, through scene work, theatrical voice and body work, discussions of Shakespeare's relevance today and more. On Friday the students will present the pieces they will have been working all all week. Then, On Friday evening, everyone will attend a a performance of The Winter's Tale, presented by the Actors' Shakespeare Project at the Multicultural Center for the Arts in Cambridge. (www.actorsshakespeareproject.org )
Please click on the attachments for more detailed descriptions of the programs and prices.
These programs are open to students at eighth to twelfth grade level -- 13-18 years old.
We have a number of home-schooled students who take some classes here, and do the rest of their learning at home and/or at community colleges -- so we are familiar with some of the ways people pursue learning outside of regular school enrollment. My son learned at home for some of fifth grade, and it was a wonderful experience for both of us!
We will be very pleased if some of the students in your organization show interest in and/or sign up for either of these programs. They will be very welcome at Sparhawk.
Please let me know as soon as possible of any interest, however, for we must make final plans with the artists very soon. In fact, please feel free to call me at home or on my cell phone, anytime!
Thank you all for your consideration of this matter.
Yours truly,
Cherie Hoyt
Special Programs Administrator
Sparhawk High School
978-388-5354 x 6140
978-887-8419 home
617-331-8025 mobile
Pocket Full of Tales Theater
Our own Jenney and Annabelle will be performing this year on December 9th and 16th in "Yours Truly, Jack Frost" one of two Christmas one-acts being presented by Pocket Full of Tales Theater Company, at The Center for the Arts in Natick. The shows are at 11am, and tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Fun Holiday entertainment for the whole family!
Cookie Exchange!!
As the song goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year"... especially if you love cookies! :-) You can "be of good cheer", because we're having a Cookie Exchange on December 20th at 2PM in Malden! Please RSVP to Jenney (jenney@chaostheory.com) with what kind of cookies you will be bringing, so as to avoid duplicate cookie types and to get directions. I can't guarantee that there will be "scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago", but I'm sure a good time will be had by all!
Robotics Education workshop
This is from an email flyer from UMASS Lowell for homeschool educators wishing to learn more about teaching robotics.
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Engage students in fun, team-based, hands-on learning!
Come to a *_free workshop_* to learn about building robots and how to
include them in your teaching.
Note: Upcoming, Free Robotics Workshop will take place on Saturday
November, 4, please RSVP, ASAP!
· Build and program your own robot creature
· Interact with other teachers who have already used robots.
· Advanced instruction available for people who have already been using
robotics.
· Certificate of Attendance (may be used for PDP’s)
**Saturday, Nov 4, 2006
10:00am to 1:00pm
UMass Lowell
3^rd Floor, Olsen Hall* *
RSVP to robots@cs.uml.edu;
* More info at: *http://www.cs.uml.edu/k12/ or call Phyllis Procter,
978-934-3625
Other Upcoming UMass Lowell Robotics and CS Events:
* **_Workshop at MassCUE:_*
10:00-11:00am
November 15, 2006
Sturbridge MA
www.masscue.org
*_Botfest and Botball:_*
Tutorials: Jan 26-27, 2007 (PDP's will be issued)
Tournament & Exhibition -
March 24, 2007
www.botball.org
www.botfest.org
* _Computer Science Networking:_*
High School Teachers and University Faculty gather to share, network
and
support computer science activities and programs.
Date To Be Announced- Spring, 2007
* More info at: *
http://www.cs.uml.edu/k12/ or call Phyllis Procter 978-934-3625
Time4Learning Online Curriculum
Here is an email from the Time4Learning website. It seems that they are looking for people to test their site and post a review. If there is anyone here from NSU who would like to do this, our blog here is the perfect place to post a review! :-)
Please contact Kris from Time4Learning for more information (contact info listed below).
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Hi,
I am contacting you from Time4Learning, an online educational program for kids ages 3-14.
Time4Learning is a fantastic program for homeschoolers with a complete Language Arts and Math curriculum with
Social Studies and Science as a bonus.Check us out at Time4Learning.com !
We'd be thrilled if you decided to place a link to us on your site.
I'd also like to extend an offer of a free month trial of Time4Learning, just for writing a review and posting
it online. There are no constrictions on the review, except that it is
totally honest (good or bad!) and it's posted online somewhere.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in trying it out, please
do forward this to them or you can also give them my info and I'd be
happy to extend the offer to them as well.
Kris - Time4Learning.com
954 771-0914
kris@Time4Learning.com
www.Time4Learning.com
"It's Time 4 Learning. And Fun!"
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Math Tutor Available
Passing along this email from a math tutor:
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Hello North Shore Unschoolers :
I would like to inquire if you know of any K-8 students who need help with mathematics? If you do, then the following should be of interest.
I am an independent mathematics tutor. I provide an instructional program that carefully guides students through K-8 mathematics, helping to ensure that they master the material. This program has been designed to supply students with the resources and support they require in order to achieve self-reliance in mathematics.
It offers the following :
• Individual one-on-one or small group lessons that concentrate on rapidly developing students’ understanding of the essential principles in mathematics, along with strengthening their critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Access to a special system of study guides, which have been purposely created to enable students to learn mathematics with minimum supervision, as-well-as effort.
• A streamlined process which makes it possible for students to easily navigate among key concepts, instantly obtaining concise explanations, defined vocabulary, and illustrated examples that include step-by-step solutions as described by expert mathematicians.
• Guidance that endeavors to inspire students, encouraging them to be proactive in their education and to work towards becoming independent thinkers and self-reliant learners.
• A method of evaluation that accurately assesses students’ performance and progress, along with very efficient ways for them to quickly catch up to grade level if necessary.
If you are aware of any K-8 students who need assistance with mathematics or if you would like more information about this program, please feel free to contact me. A copy of my resume and references are available on request. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Mark Melideo
phone : 1.888.722.2154
e-mail : math.guide@sbcglobal.net
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15th Annual Home Learners Fall Fair
Here's the notice about the fall fair in Medford:
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15th Annual Homelearners’ Fall Fair
Don't miss the 15th Annual Homelearners' Fall Fair! The Fair will be
held on Saturday, November 4, for five action-packed hours: 10:30 AM to
3:30 PM, at the West Medford Congregational Church, 400 High St. (Route
60), Medford. Admission is free.
This lively fair is a grassroots event put together through the efforts
of local homeschoolers. It provides a great opportunity to buy
inexpensive, homemade gifts for the holidays, sample tasty food, be entertained
by a variety of talents, and to enjoy networking and conversation with
other homeschoolers — also a great way to introduce people to the
homeschooling concept. A warm and joyful atmosphere prevails. Come and be
part of it!
This year we’ll have more vendors and more variety than ever. Browse
the inexpensive, handmade, quality crafts available to purchase for
holiday giving, made by fledgling entrepreneurs as well as professional
artisans. Among the many items that will be sold are jewelry, handmade soap
and beauty products, homemade jam, keepsake boxes, candles, pottery,
ornaments, hoop skirts, fiber arts including hand knit hats and scarves
from funky to sublime and other novelty items, tie dyed t-shirts for all
sizes, and original graphic art printed tshirts, photography, and more.
When you need a break from shopping you’ll be able to get your face
painted, or relax with a shoulder massage. Plan to have lunch here: Leave
time to sit in our café area enjoying hearty soups brimming with the
bounty of fall's harvest, or tasty pizza. Top off your meal with a sweet
or two from our selection of perennial favorites like chewy chocolate
brownies, flavorful cupcakes, and creamy, rich, rice pudding.
Some tables will offer "Make & Take" crafts, supplying the materials
and instructions for children (and adults) to make crafts on site. In
addition to being fun and engaging, these are particularly lovely for kids
to give to grandparents or other special people. There is nothing like
being able to say, "I made it myself."
Keep in mind that this Fair is more than just a craft fair: The Fair
will feature live entertainment throughout the day, including a circus
act, a magic act, and a variety of other performances as well. Musical
offerings will range from a children’s sing along to African hand
drumming to bluegrass and other instrumentalists.
WHAT: 15th Annual Home Learners' Fall Fair
WHEN: Saturday, November 4, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
WHERE: West Medford Congregational Church, 400 High St (Route 60),
Medford
FEE: Free
INFORMATION: 617-924-4597
Theater For Homeschoolers in Wakefield
Another email about theater classes for homeschoolers.
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Theater for Homeschoolers coming to Wakefield!
Magic Carpet Adventures is bringing theater to you!
Acting teacher Medina Mahfuz has worked with
Homeschoolers over the past year teaching them
creative movement, acting, improvisation and much
more. She has worked with The Arlington Children’s
Theater, The Underground Railway Theater and many
local schools and Art Centers. She graduated from
Emerson College in 2001 with a BFA in Theater
Education and a Mass Certification for K-12 Performing
Arts. The following are the Fall classes being
offered at the Unitarian Universalist Church of
Wakefield (326 Main St Wakefield MA 01880):
Acting I for Homeschoolers
Ages 7.5-9
Mondays from 9:45-11:00am
Starting October 16 and ending December 18
Minimum amount of students: 7
Maximum amount of students 15
Price: $130 (If we get 10 kids or more the price will
be reduced to $115 per child)
In this 10 week workshops students will develop basic
skills to begin acting on stage. They will play
theater games, use movement and speech to become
characters, create stories and demonstrate the ability
to work as a team! They will begin to understand who
they are, what they are doing and where they are in a
scene and to “say yes” to their partners. On the
final class there will be a short performance for
parents and friends.
Acting II for Homeschoolers
Ages 10-13
Mondays from 11:15-12:45
Starting October 16 and ending December 18
Minimum amount of students: 7
Maximum amount of students:15
Price: $140 (If we get 10 kids or more the price will
be reduced to $125 per child)
In this 10 week workshop students will delve deeper
into the art of acting. They will use monologues,
scenes and improvisation to develop as actors on
stage. They will learn about plot, conflict,
motivation and trust. They will demonstrate
leadership and learn to give constructive feedback
during classes. They will work as an ensemble and use
some memorization skills to deliver a final
performance project for parents and friends.
To register please contact Medina Mahfuz at
(857)919-1347 or email her at
magiccarpetadventures@yahoo.com
For more information visit
http://www.geocities.com/magiccarpetadventures/
Medina Mahfuz
Magic Carpet Adventures
857.919.1347
magiccarpetadventures@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/magiccarpetadventures/
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Education on a Schooler
Another email, this one about learning while aboard a 137 foot Schooner.
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Dear Home School Association:
I’m with Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin . We own and sail the educational Schooner Denis Sullivan. We will be at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary on Saturday October 21st and would like to offer an exciting learning experience to your home schooled/unschooled child. Attached is a flier giving additional information about the Sanctuary Watch Expedition.
We have partnered with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary to provide educational programs for students in 4th to 12th grade. We provide a 3-hour hands-on expedition of learning and discovery to complement classroom curriculum in science, history, math, and technology all while sailing on one of New England’s precious natural resources-Stellwagen Bank national Marine Sanctuary.
Aboard the 137-foot Schooner, students rotate in small groups through five inquiry-based learning stations that may include:
Fish Ecology
Sea Floor Topography
Nautical Arts
Underwater Archeology
Water Quality
Local History and Wildlife
*if weather prevents sailing, we will provide deck/dock side programs.
In closing, I have a favor to ask. Would you be willing to notify the families in your association and let them know about this fantastic learning opportunity? If you would be willing to email/distribute the attached flier I would appreciate it.
If you have any questions or want to sign up your child, please contact Jeff Phillips at (414) 765-8642 or email him at jphillips@discoveryworld.org.
Your friend in Education,
Rod Mills
Vessel Sales and Logistics
Sailing Vessel Denis Sullivan
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
500 N. Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414.765.8646
Fax: 414.276.8838
rmills@discoveryworld.org
Theater classes
I received this email about theater classes so that I could share it with you. Sorry some of the info is a little bit out of date as I spaced on getting this posted on time.
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Our theater director is hoping to reach out to unschoolers and is
offering courses on Thursday during the day. Below is a list of all the
classes we are offering to kids/adolescents this fall. Please pass the
word along to the North Shore Unschoolers. Thanks!
Warmest regards,
Skye Wentworth, Executive Director
The Yellow School Center for the Arts
http://www.yellowschool.org
978.499.7731
The Yellow School Center for the Arts
Kids are Falling . . .
for a New Season of Art
September 26th marks the start of kids’ art classes at the Yellow
School Center for the Arts 2006. Listed below are classes for all ages
– from age 3-18.
How to Register:
By mail: Complete the registration form below and mail with payment to
Yellow School, PO Box 721, Byfield, MA 01922.
By phone, email or website:
Call 978-499-7731 and leave a message or email
contact@yellowschool.org. Access the website at www.yellowschool.org to
see all that Yellow School has to offer and link to the email address.
Give the information from the registration form and send payment to the
address above. Please write the course name on the memo line of your
check.
Picture Making in the Sun
Ellen Sklar Abbott, Instructor
Tuesdays, After School 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Ages 6 up
5 Classes. October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 14
$65.00 members
$75.00 non-members
Hang out in nature; collect shells, rocks, leaves, bugs. Produce very
cool, beautiful pictures by placing objects on solar paper and exposing
it to the sun. It’s a fun way to observe positive and negative images
while creating your very own still life. Ages 6 up.
Art Attack!
Art, Art & More Art
Susan Swanson, Instructor
Mondays, 11:00 – Noon, Ages 3 – 5
5 Classes. October 2, 9, 16, 24 and 3o
$65.00 members
$75.00 non-members
Use your imagination! Draw it, paint it, and put it into clay. Make a
mask, tell a story, and create your favorite monster. Make a bowl,
form a flower or a cartoon character. Be creative and let us see what
you can come up with in your imagination. Susan Swanson will be
teaching this art class making sure your child learns just how creative
he or she can be with a large variety of materials. Parent(s) must
accompany child.
Act I: Theatre Exploration for Kids
Marcia Groome, Instructor
5, 1 1/2 hour sessions: Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2
9:00 – 10:30 AM, Ages 6 – 12
Cost: $100. members; $115. non-members.
Act II: Theatre Exploration for Teens
Marcia Groome, Instructor
5, 1 1/2 hour sessions: Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Ages 13 – 18
Cost: $100. members
$115. non-members
A smorgasbord of basic aspects of the theatre! From auditioning to
performing, this class will introduce a variety of artistic skills and
dramatic activities such as memorizing dialogue, acting, creative
movement and singing. You’ll learn fundamental theatre vocabulary, the
application of stage make-up and how to become a stage technician.
Introduction to Guitar
E.J. Ouellette, Instructor
Free to Triton Middle School Students
8 Wednesdays, After School, 2:15 – 4:15
Begins October 11
This course will cover the fundamentals of contemporary guitar, chord
and melody playing, and promises to be lots of fun! No previous
experience is required but students should bring their own guitar and
be prepared to purchase a guitar chord book. Transportation is provided
from Triton to the Hall. This program is made possible through a 21st
Century Grant in partnership with Triton Middle School and the Yellow
School Center for the Arts.
Gingerbread Houses for Kids
Gail Morehouse, Instructor
All ages
December 2, 2:00 PM
$20.00/house
Come to a Gingerbread House Workshop at the Yellow School Performance
Hall and experience the thrill of making a mess in someone else's
kitchen! Kids and parents will love covering themselves in sugar icing
while creating a candy-covered holiday tradition. Register now.
Enrollment is limited.
THEATER
How to Eat Like a Child
And Other Lessons in Not Being Grown Up
(For middle & elementary school-age kids)
One-act revue
Cornerstone Theatre Company at the Yellow School
Audition date: September 7, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Production dates:
Fri & Sat, November 17, 18 at 7:30 PM Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 PM
This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is
hilarious. Children give 23 lessons in such subjects as how to beg for
a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your
room and how to laugh hysterically.
Charles Dickens Christmas Carol -- The Musical
(All ages)
Cornerstone Theatre Company at the Yellow School
Audition date: September 8th from 6-9 PM
Production dates:
Fri and Sat December 15, 16 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 PM
Charles Dickens’s classic story of the Christmas spirit that still
lives within embittered Ebenezer Scrooge is magically transformed into
a musical event featuring a visitation of spirits from past, present,
and future.
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REGISTRATION: Make checks payable to Yellow School, PO Box 721,
Byfield, MA 01922
Parent’s Name ______________________________________
Child’s Name and Age ________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Phone _________________Email________________________
Course name ________________________________________
Hi Folks,This is my first post here, so I ask that you forgive me if I'm a little preachy. By way of introduction, I'm Lynn's hubby. I'm cross posting this from
my personal blog.
Dr. Helen talks about the recent school shooting in Colorado, and the need to more apropriately address depression in teenage boys. One of the very real problems that leads to criminal behavior in teens is broken families.
Our family; my wife and I, and our two biological children, is a foster family for a little four year old girl. Last night I met another foster dad, and had a great conversation with him.
He got involved in fostering because a friend of his teenage son was being emotionally abused and neglected by his alcoholic parents.
It takes a lot of stones to foster a teenager, even if you know the kid. In my eyes, this guy is on par with a marine or a fire fighter for what he's doing.
I'm not a big fan of the government-as-parent, but there are legitimate times where someone with authority has to step in. We as individuals can't save a whole generation of kids, but the more people who step up to the plate to help out just one kid, the less of these horror stories will happen.
It doesn't take a village to raise a child. It takes loving parents, one set at a time. Many people have the abilities to raise foster kids.
We need more of you to step up.
For information on how to help here in Massachusetts, you can check out
the Massachusetts Department of Social Services or
go directly to their page on fostering or if you want to look into provideing a permanent home for a child, see
the MA Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)
