Elective Week Is Here! IMPORTANT INFO

ELECTIVE COST: if you have multiple children-- the cost is $10 per semester for the first child and $5 for each additional child. If finances keep you from doing electives, please see Kati or Becky-- it's NO BIG DEAL--we just need to know how to plan.

 
Cooking & Scrap-booking- Kati
1st hour we will be cooking in the kitchen (menu change, this month: cookies) Second hour, we will work on a scrapbook. We will keep the scrapbook at co-op for the whole semester and show it off at the Christmas party. =)
Materials Needed THIS week: Elective money
Spare scrapbook items laying around your house
Spare stickers, markers, pens, glue, or scissors


Boys Auto Repair- Transporter, Jeanna (we need a helper for our older boys)
The boys will travel to their elective each month. This month is the auto repair shop. Drive time will never be over 10 min. While at their elective, they will receive hands on training in a specific field. Next month, October is learning Horses at Becky's house-- taught by her son, Tyler.
Materials Needed THIS week:
Elective money
Wear dirty clothes
Work gloves if you don't want to get your hands messy


Fun Art and Science for K-1st Grade: Leslie
Remember, the classes are so super easy, and just built to be fun-- no homework type stuff. As always, Becky and I are totally here to help however needed.
Materials Needed THIS week:
Elective money
A snack for between classes
notebook and folder for science and art
Mrs. Leslie will have the rest

 
Fun Art and Science for 2nd & 3rd : Tiffany S.
Remember, the classes are so super easy, and just built to be fun-- no homework type stuff. As always, Becky and I are totally here to help however needed. 
Materials Needed THIS week: Elective money
A snack for between classes
notebook and folder for science and art
Mrs. Tiffany will have the rest


Notice, 3rd grade and younger need to bring a snack for between classes. Becky, Susan and other free moms will be floating around to help. If someone doesn't raise up to help Jeanna with the boys, Becky will be helping her with transporting the big boys.

As always, be sure to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

The House Ninjas Have Left Their Mark on OKC!

It was a fantastic day at Harn Homestead in OKC!

From lunch under the trees to tag around the gazebo, fun was had by all-- kids and adults! 

We spent our time shelling corn, roping, playing dress up in a 100 year old house, making ropes, milking "cows", hanging the laundry out to dry and having school in a 100 year old one room school house. It was a sweet, sweet trip. Dad's hopped in and helped the littles and I saw a lot of mommas taking pictures. = o)

Mr. David did a fantastic job showing our group around and I think we all learned a lot.

Remember, this Friday is Elective week! Mommas (and dads) teaching classes have some great things planned, I am SUPER excited! Be to co-op on time and come prepared!

As always, be sure to email or call with any questions or concerns.

Joyfully serving you and those CrAzY kiddos of ours,

Kati =)

Harn Homestead Field Trip & Free or Low Cost OKC Things to Do!

Details of this Friday:

We will meet at the Claremore, Walmart Parking Lot at 7am. The caravan will leave Walmart at 7:15! Please do not be late. 

We will have some toll roads, please remember to bring toll cash or your Pike Pass. Check or Debit Cards are not accepted. 


Remember: The cost is: $8 per student for the three hours. Two parents (adults) per family are free. =)

**Bring a sack lunch for your family!

This trip will go rain or shine, it is a great trip, no matter the weather.


Harn Homestead Museum

1721 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-235-4058
Fax: 405-235-4041
info@harnhomestead.com

Our times are 10-1:30

For an additional $2 per paid admission, you can tour the Harn House at at 1:30, following the program.  They also have a Gift Shop.

For those of you who plan to make a weekend of it here are some ideas of things to do in OKC for free or at least low cost:

Oklahoma City National Memorial 

Travel to downtown Oklahoma City to see the site of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Wander through the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and reflect upon the outdoor Field of Empty Chairs, the massive bronze Gates of Time and the Survivor Tree, a testament to the city’s strength and perseverance.

Martin Park Nature Center

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Oklahoma’s central woodlands and take a calming outdoor break at Martin Park Nature Center. This free Oklahoma City oasis features a variety of winding nature trails, a beautiful creek that runs throughout the park, a bird-observation wall and an on-site nature museum. 

Oklahoma State Capitol

Take a free tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol and marvel at the building’s impressive Greco-Roman architecture as a tour guide leads you throughout the structure. Make sure to point your gaze upward to see the magnificent detail work on the inside of the capitol dome. 

45th Infantry Division Museum

View an impressive array of firearms and related military artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the conflicts in Vietnam at the 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma City.  Stroll through 15 acres filled with tanks, artillery, aircraft and more.

Arts Districts

Peruse a multitude of art galleries and meet Oklahoma artisans during a monthly art event in one of the state’s acclaimed arts districts. Attend the First Friday Gallery Walk in the Paseo Arts District, the Circuit of Art in Norman or Live on the Plaza in Oklahoma City’s reemerging Plaza District.

Red Earth Museum

For prime examples of American Indian life, make a trip to the Red Earth Museum in Oklahoma City. View paintings, pottery and artifacts while learning about authentic American Indian culture.

E.C. Hafer Park

Location:	1034 S. Bryant St. Edmond, OK 73034
Amenities:	Fishing, Parking, Pavilions, Playground, Restroom, and Trails
Hours:	Dawn - Dusk, Pavilions open until 10:00 pm

Features
This park features three playgrounds, a volleyball court, exercise station, kids' fishing pond, stage, and an athletic complex.

Photos: view the E.C. Hafer Park Photo Gallery.


OKC BrickTown

BrickTown Water Taxi

Since opening day in 1999, Bricktown Water Taxi has become one of the most popular attractions in Bricktown, Downtown Oklahoma City, and the state of Oklahoma. In 2007, we carried our one millionth passenger, and in 2009 marked 10 years of showing tourists and locals alike the sights and sounds of Bricktown from a unique perspective, floating down the Bricktown Canal.

Take a Segway Tour of Downtown or BrickTown 


Visit the OKC Science Museum
 

That about sums it up on my end. Remember if you have RSVP'd I have already accounted for your family. That means, they are counting on your family being there. If something changes and you cannot make it, it is very important that you let me know ASAP. We have a big group going, I am totally excited and even a little shocked! There will be new and old faces there-- hey I know I'm old! =) I can't wait to spend the day with everyone in OKC! 

Joyfully serving you and our children, 

Kati =)

Get Your Serving Boots On-- we're headed out to lend a hand!

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.  Mark 10:45 

It always amazes me, that scripture. Really, the King of the world came to serve not to be served? There is no other king like that!

This Friday we will have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus loving on two great organizations in Chelsea. 

At 10:00 we will meet at the Harps Grocery Store parking lot and head over to the United Methodist Church to deliver our can goods. Remember, each family bring one can good per person in their family. Feel free to bring more or less-- whatever your family is able to bring would be helpful. 

Each week, around 4:30 you will see people of our community lined up outside the locked doors of this church waiting for the food pantry to begin. I love the way Jesus tells us to go and do -- I love that it's not up to us whether or not they deserve our help. We just get to plant seeds and pray for the harvest that one day will take place. The food bank is running very low. We are so blessed to be able to help them. The more food they have, the more people they can help.

At 10:30, after delivering food, we will head over to the Chelsea Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Addam, a life long resident of our little town works there. The Boys and Girls Club provides organized sports and after school care for many of Chelsea's kids for a very low cost. Funding for the Boys and Girls club is not always guaranteed and many of the staff work long hours for little pay. Indoor basketball at the Boys and Girls Club after school will make you think you've stepped back into the 80's, there is no air conditioning.  =) We will spend our morning painting and cleaning.

After our time at the B&GC we will head over to McSpadden Park for Ice cream cones (provided) . Feel free to bring a sack lunch for your family. 

Remember, even if you don't attend co-op on a regular basis, you are more than welcome to join in on the fun of loving others! 

See you Thursday! 

Joyfully Serving You and our Kiddos, 

Kati =)

First Day-- Success!

It was a great day!

We started with announcements then mommas chatted and planned while a couple special dads did games with the kiddos. =)


This Friday is our Service Project Friday-- It's suppose to rain, we'll be thankful for rain. However, we wouldn't mind a break in the rain from around 10 to noon =)

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I am still working on connecting the dots for this Friday, I'll give word as soon as I have it all figured out. Thank you for grace =)

Next week, Sept 21 will be our trip to Harn Homestead. It looks like we are going to have a pretty good turn out! Don't forget I need your RSVP by Sept 18th so I can adjust our numbers if needed.

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The LAST Friday of this month we are having electives. WE WILL NOT have a field trip the last Friday of this month since Harn is the third Friday. We generally have electives on the third Friday of the month however, this month our field trip has to be on the third Friday because Hard couldn't do it on our regular Friday. Click on the picture below to see info about this months field trips.

ONE CHANGE IN ELECTIVE COST: if you have multiple children-- the cost is $10 per semester for the first child and $5 for each additional child. If finances keep you from doing electives, please see me-- it's NO BIG DEAL!

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In our momma meeting we settled on the following:

Cooking & Scrapbooking Kati
1st hour we will be cooking in the kitchen. Second hour, we will work on a scrapbook. We will keep the scrapbook there for the whole semester and show it off at the Christmas party. =)

Transporting Boys to elective- Jeanna (we need a helper for our older boys)
The boys will travel to their elective each month. This month is the auto repair shop. Drive time will never be over 10 min. While at their elective, they will receive hands on training in a specific field. Next month, October is learning Horses at Becky's house-- taught by Tyler.

Fun Art and Science for K-1st Grade: Leslie
Remember, the classes are so super easy, and just built to be fun-- no homework type stuff. As always, Becky and I are totally here to help however needed.

Fun Art and Science for 2nd & 3rd: Tiffany S.
Remember, the classes are so super easy, and just built to be fun-- no homework type stuff. As always, Becky and I are totally here to help however needed. 

Becky and Susan will be floating around to help. If someone doesn't raise up to help Jeanna with the boys, Becky will be helping her with the big boys.



I am so excited about this year. It was so nice to see everyone again, along with new faces. We sure missed a few from last year and hope time permits you to join in on our fun this year! Remember, you can do one, two, or all of the things we have planned. If you would like to only do field trips, that is just fine. If electives once per month is something you would like (I think they're going to be great) you can jump in on that week only. We're just here to do it together. =)

The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.  ~Elisabeth Foley

Joyfully serving you and those kids of ours,

Kati =)