Yooper Mamas, Say Ya to da UP, EH? - Page 5

[YooperMama]

Copper Country Home Educators

Hi, Julie, welcome! We had lived in Ewen several years ago, and my husband worked in the Ontongaon area schools. I remember feeling quite isolated out there! We have an "organized" support group here in the area. They put out a newsletter several times a year (one will be out next in early April--we just received one a few weeks ago) that highlight events, people, etc. One thing for sure is the Thursday open swim at Finlandia University in Hancock that several families take advantage of...there's a Keepers at Home group for girls (like brownies, kind of--earn badges and learn homemaking skills), a chess club, field trips, events at MTU's Rozsa Center that homeschoolers are welcome to attend and various other activities, as season and interest dictate. Children are getting more involved w/ the newsletter, and there will be a meeting soon for people interested in serving on a board to direct the group. It's not a very active group, but there is a lot of "new blood" out there (like us, with a 6, 4 and 2 year old) who are eager to get things going. I'm planning 2 field trips currently for spring and summer...one to a local dairy farm (where we can get raw milk), and another to a local beekeeper (where we can get raw honey). The e-mail address to contact for more information and for a sample newsletter (a subscription is $5 a year) is
[e-mail]. Hope that this is helpful! Feel free to contact me w/ any other questions!

[j4m4d8]

Yes, thanks so much for helping. I just sent an e-mail to the group. It sounds like there is a lot going on your way. I'm sure the trip to the beekeepers will be fun. At a family reunion a couple of years ago we all went to see a beekeeper and my son (I think he was 3 1/2) was totally fascinated.

[YooperMama]

Current offerings in our newsletter

Hi! I just found our newsletter and I'll share a bit more to get you a better flavor of things going on...

1. Art show for homeschoolers will be on display at the Community Arts Center in Hancock.
2. Field trip on Feb. 10 was to the Community Church in Calumet for a 1907 pipe organ intro., tour, and mini-recital. Sledding followed at the wonderful Swedetown sled hill/cross country ski trail/chalet.
3. Future historians meeting in Negaunee on a U.P. weather history w/ Karl Bohnack. 2/21.
4. Rozsa acts: Swingin', stompin' and Rockin': Development of music in America's jazz history; Young Artists Series: Local music, theatre and dance by local students; and Tinariwen w/ Markus James (American musician plays and discusses music from Western Sahara region of Mali.
5 Involvement of homeschoolers on boys basketball, and girls' volleyball teams w/ the local Christian school.
6. Student and Family spotlights (to meet people in the area)
7. Indoor flea market opportunity coming in May in Covington. very interesting opportunity
8. Bright Minds Consultant advertisement for hosting a workshop.
9. Scholastic Book orders.
10. Involvement w/ MTU's world records.
11. Student movie reviews
12. Fun facts,
13. Free pre-release screening of new Veggie tales video this friday at a local church.

State site:
www.inch.org

Hope that's helpful! I know there used to be a homeschooling family up there, associated w/ the Baptist Church, but I think they've left the area. Can't remember their name...Anyone have any leads?

Jen

[Yooper]

Hi Julie. Not sure if you are still checking in here but I just met a woman that unschools in the Ontonagon area. I am going down to meet her next week

[redhotmama]

Hi Yooper mamas!
When is the next Midwife meeting?
La Leche League is this Monday @6:00pm in Hancock, hope to see you there!

[crayon]

Miss- Redhotmama- I see your have added a little

So here is to you mama! Hey, it's sparkling cider man!

Congrats girl- you know I am sooo excited!!!

[redhotmama]

Thanks Crayon! I don't feel any different yet but am already nesting
Yooper mamas we should set up a cloth diaper/baby clothes exchange. Any takers?

[crayon]

Hummm... I am loving the clothes idea! I have a TON of baby clothes.... but you have to wait for me to come back- Scott says we should be back by Raineys birthday!


Everyone- PRAY!!!

[cherrypudding]

way to go on Redhotmama!

[cherrypudding]

crayon, hurry home mama!

[YooperMama]

Next midwifery mtg: March 20th, 7/7:30ish at Lisa's house in Hubbell! See you tomorrow at LLL! Congratulations on your PG!

[j4m4d8]

Yooper, did you get to meet that Ontonagon mom yet? I'm full of questions.

Congratulations, Redhotmama!

Julie

[Yooper]

Tomorrow. I will report back.

[YooperMama]

Hi. I talked w/ our homeschooling group's newsletter coordinator and she said that there are a few unschoolers around. One family in particular lives in AZ, but will be here in the area this summer.

[redhotmama]

I signed up for my home schooling newsletter today, can't wait to get my first issue in April.
How about this sunny, melty weather ladies?

[timneh_mom]

*sigh* I am so homesick... reading all this

(sitting down here in Midland...)

[cherrypudding]

crayon,
Just want to let you know that it is snowing like crazy right now. I knew the past three days of beautiful weather was to good to be true yet. I hope your enjoying the nice weather down state!

[crayon]

dude, you guys are getting you butts kicked..... Why does it always snow when I am gone???

[cherrypudding]

Hey just make sure when you come home that you bring the nice weather with you!
Thanks.

[redhotmama]

OK, so the weather was so severe last night that they actually pulled the snowplows. Does this happen often? I admit when so much had melted on Sunday I was out poking in the dirt looking for daffodils! Now there is at least 2 fresh feet of the white stuff. Crayon, maybe if you come home spring will be restored!