http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:57:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spring heralds the delights of outdoor learning and fun as well as that exciting time when we wrap up the school year and begin to plan for the next year.  Here are some notes with deadlines and reminders to help you plan. 1.    Portfolios are due to be turned in to ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=32 We've had a successful and interesting year of writing classes at two locations in Iowa.  These classes, specifically provided for home schooling families, are drawing to a close with the school year.  The final classes will be held in May.  Students enrolled in the Writing Class for upper grade levels ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=31 Monthly writing classes for Pre-K through high school home schooled students are currently being held in two locations near Des Moines, IA.  The classes met in September for the first session.  They were well attended and well received.  The second sessions will be held in mid-October (16th East/South location; 23rd North location).  ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=30 Check out our new Classes/Workshops/Events page for schedules and details. The home school writing classes have been scheduled as monthly "workshop" classes on Friday afternoons. Friday seemed to be the best day for the majority of home schooling families who responded and a monthly class fit the busy schedules better at ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=28 Please let me know today if you have suggestions or preferences regarding the class offerings for this year.  PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL since our contact page is being worked on this week and may not function correctly. I will be posting the final details for classes by Friday, Aug. 15.  Enrollment ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=27 Remember: Competent Private Instruction Reports and Plans of Instruction are to be filed with your school district by Wed., August 26, 2009 this year.  This is a new rule passed last spring by the Iowa Department of Education to create a consistent deadline dispelling some of the previous confusion among families ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=26 This is a complete list of the classes and events currently being explored for interest for the 09-10 school year.  Please submit your interest and comments by August 10 for consideration especially regarding your preferences:   bi-weekly classes (2/month) or monthly class/workshop Altoona location acceptable or more central location (i.e. northside Des Moines, ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=25 A number of families have responded with inquiries about our classes for this year.   There have been some questions about location and also a suggestion for monthly workshops instead of bi-weekly.  I'm anxious to get the details nailed down so we can make plans for dates, times, locations, etc.  Please respond ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=24 Special Art Class Designed for Kids           Learn the 7 elements of art and put them to use creatively.  It will take all year to explore and experience all 7 elements through this basic course that is rich in art technique with cross-curricular learning enrichment.         Classes are being considered for homeschoolers on ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=23 WRITING CLASS Ø      Grades 6-8 Ø      Biweekly - Friday afternoon (or discuss options) - 1hour - 16 week school year. Ø      Homework assignments will be given to complete between classes. Ø      Counts as a full year course for writing/language arts. Ø      Curriculum – teacher created curriculum will focus on the elements most commonly lacking in ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=22 Mid July!  Now we are focusing on plans for the upcoming school year.  Schools across Iowa will be starting in 5-6 weeks.  We are excited to report that plans are being made to serve educational needs in fun, new ways. Home School Packets - Packets went out today to all of ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=21 The Iowa Department of Education reviewed and revised the rules in Chapter 31 for Competent Private Instruction recently.  There are a number of changes that affect home schooling but they are overall very positive changes.  We will have to do a little bit of reorganizing, however, to comply with these ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=20 It's SPRING!  What a wonderful time of year.  We feel refreshed and renewed and we set out to wrap up an outgoing school year and make plans for the summer and the future.  Home schoolers - turn in your portfolios and schedule your final supervising conference visits.  Testing should be completed by ... http://www.marylynnslearningcenter.com/web/?p=19