Events
Six Flags Read to Succeed - Homeschools
Every eligible K-6 grade homeschool child that reads recreationally for six hours can get a free Six Flags ticket good at any of 12 nationwide Six Flag amusement parks along with one homeschool parent. One homeschool parent per address. Here is the website with the details:
http://readtosucceed.discoveryeducation.com/homeschool.cfm
The deadline for all reading to be completed is March 1, 2012.
Six Flag tickets are good from mid-June to early-August 2012. The closest park is Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA. There is a limited supply of tickets for homeschoolers, so please apply early.
Old Sturbridge Village Homeschool Day
March 2, 2012
On this Home School Day, learn about traditional winter work and play activities. See maple sugaring as it was done in the early 19th century. Learn about the history of maple sugaring, observe maple sugar being made and learn about how it was used in cooking. We'll also have skating and sledding if the weather permits.
http://www.osv.org/activities_events/event_calendar_more.html?ID=596&DateID=1766
AHEM Salon!
Come partake in lively, stimulating discussion with fellow homeschooling parents and teens in a relaxed, friendly environment.
On Wednesday, March 14, the topic will be "Rebel, Rebel: Being a Free Thinker in a Culture of Conformity." For many of us, homeschooling is just the way we've chosen to live our lives. We engage in the day-to-day, and don't really stop to think about the fact that despite its exponential growth in recent years, homeschooling is still a pretty radical choice. Then we run smack dab into a reminder. Whether at a family gathering, a community event, or a parent orientation for a sports camp, sometimes the fact that homeschooling flies in the face of convention becomes all too apparent. In a true reflection of the complexity of our world, lifestyle choices among homeschoolers can be all over the place. We are free thinkers, after all, and the diversity in our community shows it. In this salon, we'll discuss the challenges and rewards of marching to our own drumbeats.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:45 pm in Arlington, MA. Feel free to bring a drink or snack with you. There will be tea and simple snacks available. Directions to the location will be sent when you register.
The discussion will be geared toward adults, so we ask that you leave at home children who will be as happy or happier there with a loving caregiver. Interested teens are welcome to attend.
Cost is $10/person (teen and adult) to reserve your spot; the full price will be refunded to you at the meeting, making your participation FREE. Checks written for more than one person will only be refunded if all members of the party attend, so writing one check per attendee is preferred. If you don't show up, your money will be donated to support the non-profit mission of AHEM.
If you want to go: Mail a check (ideally one check per attendee) made out to Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts to AHEM, PO Box 1307, Arlington, MA 02474. Please include:
- names of adults and teens
- ages of teens
- your address, and
- email or phone number.
Space is limited and spots are allotted in the order checks are received; checks must be postmarked by March 2nd. No refunds after March 2nd except those made to attendees at the meeting on March 14th. Those with email will receive confirmation with directions and parking info about a week before the meeting.
IMPORTANT: If you sign up for this event, please do your best to attend. Remember:
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When you sign up, you are reserving a spot that then cannot be given to someone else.
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If you sign up and do not show up, AHEM reserves the right to no longer treat your reservation request on a first come, first served basis for future AHEM events, only assigning you a spot should there be room after the deadline has been met.
Email FieldTrips@AHEM.info for more information or call 781-648-5579.
Salon participants will be added to the Friends of AHEM list unless they specifically opt out.
American Textile History Museum Homeschool Day
March 16, 2012, 9:30-11:30 am - Colonial Days
Grades 3 and Up; $6/student
http://www.athm.org/education/schools/home_school_programs/ Experience life in a 1770's village as you try weaving, flax processing, toy-making, and dressing in period clothing. Learn how colonists turned raw wool into clothing, and learn about the social and political climate of the time.
Call 978-441-0400 ext. 250 or email reservations@athm.org to reserve your spot.
HOME SCHOOL DAY at the Springfield Museum
MARCH 20, 2012 Join us for a special Home School Day featuring the exhibition Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. Live animal demonstrations, games, activities and an amphibian lesson are included. http://www.springfieldmuseums.org/store/view_product/1452-home_school_day-march_20_2012
Morning Matinee: TALES OF POE
Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 am
Tales of Poe, presented by New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven
As a storm wails and the floor boards creak, three servants labor late one night in Poe’s study. While they prepare for the evening’s event, the stories, poems, and characters of Poe’s past begin to haunt them. From The Fall of the House of Usher to The Tell-Tale Heart and many others, join us as we delve into the macabre and tortured classics of one of Massachusetts greatest writers.
New Rep on Tour (http://www.newrep.org/ontour.php) presents compelling, relevant productions created especially for students. Recommended for middle and high school students. Children under six are not allowed in the theater. Be aware that this particular New Rep production is designed for school shows and is followed by a Q&A with the actors.
No food or drink is allowed in the theater — snacks may be consumed in the building but not in the theater itself. Panera Bread is next door to the theater, and will be open serving soup, sandwiches, bagels, pastries, and drinks all day.
Cost: $14.00 per seat for adults or children. Homeschoolers ages six and up are welcome — no children under six allowed in the theater.
If you want to go: Mail a check made out to Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts to AHEM, PO Box 1307, Arlington, MA 02474. Please include:
- # of people for which show or shows
- your name
- the number of children and adults,
- ages of children,
- your address,
- and email or phone number.
Those with email will receive confirmation about a week before the visit.
Space is limited; Checks must be postmarked by March 9. No refunds after March 9. Email FieldTrips@ahem.info for more information or call 781-648-5579.
IMPORTANT: If you sign up for an AHEM field trip or event, please do your best to attend. Remember:
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When you sign up, you are reserving a spot that then cannot be given to someone else.
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It is disrespectful of our host and reflects poorly on all homeschoolers when we reserve space, and a large part of our group doesn’t attend the event.
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If you sign up and do not show up, AHEM reserves the right to no longer treat your reservation request on a first come, first served basis for future AHEM events, only assigning you a spot should there be room after the deadline has been met.
Directions: New Repertory Theatre is located at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. For directions see http://www.newrep.org/directions.php.
Parking: After turning into the Arsenal on the Charles Complex, take a right after the stop sign and an immediate left into the six story FREE parking garage.
Field trip participants will be added to the Friends of AHEM list unless they specifically opt out.
Big Apple Circus
http://www.bigapplecircus.org/
AHEM is hosting a trip to the Big Apple Circus in City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston! The 34th season production is Dream Big! Tickets are for the Thursday, April 12th, 11:00 am show.
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 11:00 am
(checks must be postmarked by February 24, 2012)
Cost is $17/person age 3 and up. Children under 3 are free when they sit on the lap of a paid adult. One child per lap. Families will be seated together, but all members may not be in the same row. We cannot accommodate special seating requests.
If you want to go: Please send a check made out to Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts to AHEM, PO Box 1307, Arlington, MA 02474, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope (44¢ stamp). Please include:
- your name
- number of people in your party
- ages of children
- your address, and
- email and phone number.
Your tickets will be mailed to you in the SASE you provide.
Space is limited and spots are allotted in the order checks are received; checks must be postmarked by February 24th, but mailing by that date does not guarantee a spot. No refunds after February 24th.
Email FieldTrips@AHEM.info for more information.
Field trip and event participants will be added to the Friends of AHEM list unless they specifically opt out.
Morning Matinee: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
Thursday, April 19 at 10:00 am
A Long Day's Journey Into Night presented by New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA.
Eugene O'Neill's semi-autobiographical masterpiece intimately examines the addictions, regrets, and deceits of the tormented Tyrone family. Through the course of a heart-wrenching day, the members of the family confront one another as their blame, resentment, and animosity explodes. Don’t miss the talented Will Lyman and Karen MacDonald joining forces to deliver new powerful performances in this American masterpiece.
Recommended for middle and high school students. Children under six are not allowed in the theater. This production is three hours long. For more details on this show, see http://www.newrep.org/long_days.php.
No food or drink is allowed in the theater — snacks may be consumed in the building but not in the theater itself. Panera Bread is next door to the theater, and will be open serving soup, sandwiches, bagels, pastries, and drinks all day.
Cost: $14.00 per seat for adults or children. Homeschoolers ages six and up are welcome — no children under six allowed in the theater.
If you want to go: Mail a check made out to Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts to AHEM, PO Box 1307, Arlington, MA 02474. Please include:
- # of people for which show or shows
- your name
- the number of children and adults,
- ages of children,
- your address,
- and email or phone number.
Those with email will receive confirmation about a week before the visit.
Space is limited; Checks must be postmarked by March 9. No refunds after March 9. Email FieldTrips@ahem.info for more information or call 781-648-5579.
IMPORTANT: If you sign up for an AHEM field trip or event, please do your best to attend. Remember:
-
When you sign up, you are reserving a spot that then cannot be given to someone else.
-
It is disrespectful of our host and reflects poorly on all homeschoolers when we reserve space, and a large part of our group doesn’t attend the event.
-
If you sign up and do not show up, AHEM reserves the right to no longer treat your reservation request on a first come, first served basis for future AHEM events, only assigning you a spot should there be room after the deadline has been met.
Directions: New Repertory Theatre is located at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. For directions see http://www.newrep.org/directions.php.
Parking: After turning into the Arsenal on the Charles Complex, take a right after the stop sign and an immediate left into the six story FREE parking garage.
Field trip participants will be added to the Friends of AHEM list unless they specifically opt out.
Homeschool event at Boston Children's Museum
On Thursday, April 26, 2012, we will open our Native Voices school program exclusively to homeschool students and families. This all-new exhibit and guided program will take your students far beyond traditional tales of "the people who met the Pilgrims." This hands-on exploration introduces five thriving New England communities as they work to balance cultural traditions with life in a modern world. Through hands-on activities, compelling immersive environments, and evocative artifacts, your students will meet members of the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot of Maine, the Narragansett of Rhode Island, and the Aquinnah Wampanoag and Mashpee Wampanoag of Massachusetts through a series of environments and activities in each of the four New England seasons.
This program will take place from 1:00 – 3:00 PM in the exhibit and classroom spaces at Boston Children's Museum, and both students and parents are encouraged to attend. The cost is $12 per person (student or adult). To register, or to learn more, please call (617)426-6500, ext. 405, or email us at carey@bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
The program is generally offered for a grade range of 1st through 6th grade so we would like to stick with that, although in this case we could probably be convinced to take a couple older kids if the parents wish to include them. As for the group size, we have 60 spots available – that's including kids and adults, so 60 people total.
Old Sturbridge Village Homeschool Day
May 2, 2012
Home School Days offer you and your children the opportunity to visit the Village and participate in hands-on activities and participatory programs. This is a great opportunity for children to gain exposure to many aspects of 1830s New England life in an interactive way.
North shore Homeschool Prom 2012
Enchantment under the Sea
Saturday, June 9, 2012
6:30 pm until 11:00 pm
At First Church Congregational
4 Georgetown Road
Boxford, Massachusetts 01921
Where: Adjacent to The First Church Congregational in quaint downtown Boxford, nestled among trees, there lies a charming reception hall waiting to greet you and your friends for an unforgettable prom night!
Ticket Info:Tickets can be purchased by homeschooled students who are welcome to bring one schooled friend/guest. Each attendee must be between the ages of 14-18. Tickets are $28 per person. Space is limited and we recommend you purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Registration and payment must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2012, postmarked after March 31, subject to a late fees of $10. (See http://northshoreprom.webs.com/ for prom specifics, photo packages, and guidelines)
*MOST students will be attending in singles or will be coming with groups of friends.
For more information go to our website at: http://northshoreprom.webs.com/ or contact Kelly DiBacco at: mkasj@comcast.net