http://niche.homeschooljournal.net Boulder County's Eclectic Homeschoolers Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:44:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's all sledding and skating at the Niche group this week.  We're taking full advantage of the weather.    All the local homeschool kids will be working out their bodies carrying sleds up hills and picking their tushes up off the ice. We enjoyed the "Best Sledding Day EVER" at Scott Carpenter ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/12/17/winter-phys-ed-for-homeschoolers/ I've compiled some useful information for new members to help them settle in to the Niche Homeschool Group. Learn the homeschool basics at a Homeschool 101 Class. If you need still need more information, Niche does have a volunteers who have offered to help new homeschoolers settle in to the community.     Joining a new ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/30/niche-at-a-glance-helpful-information-for-new-members/ We have some wonderful homeschooling parents who have offered to help new families acclimate. The are available to answer your questions and to help you find a way to settling into the community.  To gain access their wisdom, join NICHE.   http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/30/homeschool-mentors/ Niche is known to be a friendly welcoming group. One of the downfalls of that is that sometimes we talk too much. ;)  If you don’t need, or want to deal with the online conversation, please don’t leave. There are various ways to work around our chatter.  The heart of ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/30/how-to-deal-with-our-very-chatty-group/ 5 Steps to becoming a thriving member of NICHE 1. Attend park days! I know, I know! Neither you nor your kids are great at making friends in large groups...And all the kids already know each other so your kiddo feels left out. So, don’t plan to make friends. If you ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/30/how-to-become-a-thriving-member-of-niche/ Are you considering homeschooling? Or have you been homeschooling, but still feel a bit lost or unsure?  Attend one of Niche's Homeschool 101 Classes. Homeschooling is quickly becoming a common educational choice.  If you have a child who is struggling, bored, unmotivated or just doesn’t fit in, then homeschooling might be ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/30/homeschool-101-classes/ Sounds like we're going to have a rowdy game day on Friday. Usually, we enjoy our homeschool park day which rotates between Lafayette and Longmont. But, as the weather turns chilly, we all look for alternate options. Mama L has offered to have us all join her at her house ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/29/homeschool-game-day/ Thanks to Niche Member, Michelle Johnson for compiling these programs.  Options Longmont  meets Thursdays from 8:30 to 3:30.  Classes for 2007/08 year include violin, music, drama, Ameritowne, P.E.,  and many more.  This program is funded by Aurora Public Schools but residency is not a consideration.  Also, many curriculum choices are offered for free such as Rosetta Stone, ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/27/free-homeschool-programs/ If you live in St. Vrain Valley School District, you can mail your LOI here Homeschool Office St. Vrain Valley School District 395 S. Pratt Parkway Longmont, CO 80501  If you live in the Boulder Valley School District, you can mail your LOI to: Boulder Valley Schools Dr. Mack Clark PO Box 9011 Boulder, CO 80301 http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/27/where-do-i-send-my-letter-of-intent-loi-or-notice-of-intent-noi/ Dear Sir/Madam,   This Notice of Intent is to notify you that I will begin home educating my child (full name) _________________________ 14 days from today, beginning on (date) ____________  My child is (age) ________ and resides at (primary home address) __________________________________________   The number of attendance hours this school year ... http://niche.homeschooljournal.net/2007/11/27/sample-notice-of-intent-noi-or-letter-of-intent-loi-to-homeschool/