Potter s Clay Homeschool Co-operative

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1 Potter s Clay Homeschool Co-operative But now, O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay, and You our Potter; and all of us are the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8 Welcome Letter Thank you for your interest in Potter's Clay Homeschool Co-Operative! It's an exciting time to be involved in the homeschooling lifestyle and community, and especially Potter's Clay Co-Op! About Potter s Clay Co-op The purpose of Potter s Clay Co-op is to provide a place where homeschooling parents can: share in the responsibilities of teaching their children one day a week, benefit from each other s strengths in subject areas different than their own, and connect with other homeschooling parents for support and encouragement. Potter's Clay students can: participate in enrichment activities, experience hands-on activities difficult or impossible to do at home and make friends and have the opportunity to interact in a classroom setting. Potter s Clay operates as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Umatilla. All classes are held in the Multi-Purpose Room and surrounding classrooms. Potter s Clay meets each Tuesday beginning in early September from 10:00 am- 12 pm. Classes are held for children from preschool age (age 3 as of 9/1/15 and potty-trained) through eighth-grade age. Please note that Potter's Clay co-op is a ministry serving homeschooling families. As such, families with only preschoolers will be admitted at the discretion of the Board after discussion with the Director. Infant care/nursery is available for parent volunteers. Parental involvement is a requirement of participation in Potter s Clay. Elementary and middle parents who are not serving as full-time teachers during the semester will be responsible to assisting the teacher with classroom management, assisting students during class, gathering supplies, and other support needed by the full-time teacher. Parents may be asked to fill-in for absent teachers when necessary, also. The preschool class will be taught by parents under the direction of the Lead Teacher. Parents of preschool students will be required to sign up to teach cooperatively in advance, on a rotating basis, with all curriculum provided. If there is another specific area in which you would like to serve, please contact the Director so that you can be plugged in! Registration Information We look forward with great anticipation to see what God has planned for Potter s Clay and all of our families in the 2015/2016 school year. Registration will be accepted until August 18, Please note that based on class size limitations, enrollment may be capped. An information session will be held on August 11, 2015, from 10-11:30 am. This information session is mandatory for all new families. The fall semester begins on September 8, Registration fees are due by September 8, If you have specific questions about Potter s Clay or would like to learn more about how you may be able to serve, please contact Kimmy Jenkins, Director, at We look forward to your involvement in Potter s Clay, to HIS glory! Lovingly Serving Him, Kimmy Jenkins, Director, , jkhcb5@aol.com Jaime Braswell, Assistant Director, , BrooksandJaime@hotmail.com Kasie McAdams, Potter s Clay Administrator, , kcmcadams@comcast.net

2 Potter s Clay Homeschool Co-operative But now, O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay, and You our Potter; and all of us are the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8 2015/2016 Registration Information Annual Fee Information* Facility Fee $25 per family These funds will offset the costs to First Baptist Church of Umatilla for hosting Potter s Clay, including background check fees. Class Supply Fee Preschool $25 per student Elementary (K-5) $50 per student Middle (6-8) $50 per student These funds will be used to purchase curricula, class supplies and offset other associated expenses. Field Trips TBD based on destination Fees for field trips will generally be due a week in advance of the trip. (Optional depending on field trip attendance) *Please note that all fees are non-refundable after the second week of Co-op or in the case of expulsion. **Families with four or more students will receive a 50% discount on the Class Supply Fee for additional children after the first three full registrations. Schedule of Classes Pre-K (3 s and 4 s): God s Little Explorers program, snack, and playground Elementary (K-5) Time Grade FALL Classes SPRING Classes 10:00-10:15 All Chapel and Opening-Children's Message, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and announcements Kindergarten- Exploring Creation through Astronomy Abeka Community Helpers K/1 10:15-10:55 First Second-Third Exploring Creation through Astronomy History Pockets: Life in Plymouth Colony Fourth-Fifth Exploring Creation through Astronomy History Pockets: Colonial America 10:55-11:20 Elementary Music Rehearsal A) Grapevine Bible: Old Testament I A) Grapevine Bible: Old Testament II Elective A 11:20-12:00 Elective B B) Life Skills B) Life Skills (Repeated from fall) Elective C C) The Magnificent World of Music C) Music (Repeated from fall) *During registration, each student will request electives in order of preference. Every effort will be made to accommodate first choices in assignment of elective classes. Life Skills and Music will be repeated both semesters. In the event that no selection is made, students will be assigned to classes as space permits. Continued on other side

3 Middle School (6-8) Time FALL Classes SPRING Classes 10:00-10:15 Chapel and Opening-Children's Message, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and announcements 10:15-10:55 Life Skills Bible Study: Genesis 10:55-11:15 Music Rehearsal Yearbook 11:15-12:00 Exploring Science and Engineering Class Descriptions Pre-K God s Little Explorers Pre-K: This hands-on pre-school curriculum introduces students to key Bible stories in chronological order. Each lesson has a corresponding letter of the week around which the week s theme is centered. Bible adventures, theme adventures, and ABC adventures await the littlest explorers! Elementary (K-5) Exploring Creation Through Astronomy (Apologia): Students will explore astronomy using this scientifically sound and God-honoring study. Content covered includes the major structures of our solar system, details about each planet, the Earth's moon, the asteroid belt, stars and galaxies outside our solar system, space travel, astronauts, and more! Grapevine Bible: At the end of this study, students will be able to draw the first part of the Old Testament timeline independently and recite memory verses. Your students will easily remember what they have learned as they draw their way from Creation to Jacob. The spring semester will continue through Joseph and the Promised Land. Life Skills: Students will learn old-fashioned skills that are still valuable today, such as making bread in a bag, cheese in a jar, a homemade oil lamp, dipping candles, planting a kitchen herb garden, and more! The Magnificent World of Music: The world of music awaits, as students will explore rhythm, music literature, singing, and more. Drama/Music Rehearsal: Students will prepare to present a musical. The presentation will be on a Sunday evening and more information will be given. Abeka Community Helpers K/1: Students will enjoy learning all about those who make our community run using Abeka s popular unit study and materials. History Pockets: Life in Plymouth Colony: History will come alive when students complete hands-on activities to help them understand what it was like to come to the new world and begin to forge a life in a brand-new land. History Pockets: Colonial America: Students will go back in time to Colonial America and learn about the first settlements, the rigors of daily life, Native Americans, important people in history, and more. Students will create projects to bring the period to life. Middle Bible Study: Genesis: Students will learn to study the Bible as they discover for themselves about those awesome days when God created the stars, the world, the sea, the animals, and the very first people! Life Skills: Students will learn old-fashioned skills that are still valuable today, such as making bread in a bag, cheese in a jar, a homemade oil lamp, dipping candles, planting a kitchen herb garden, and more!

4 Exploring Science and Engineering: Students will love discovering more about middle school science topics in this in depth and hands-on approach to learning. Projects, quizzes, and videos will encourage students to jump into science. Students will be assigned optional projects and enrichment activities. If they complete all of the activities, this course can easily serve as the student s sole science class for the school year. Many of these assignments will require internet access. Please notify the science teacher by the first day of classes if your student does not have internet access. Drama/Music Rehearsal: Students will prepare to present a musical. The presentation will be on a Sunday evening and more information will be given. Yearbook Staff: Middle school students will be responsible for planning and executing an informal yearbook for all of Potter's Clay. 2015/2016 Field Trip Plans Field trips will generally be scheduled on Fridays, depending on location, availability, etc. Finalized field trip information will be announced well in advance and all members are welcome to attend. Please note that field trips are limited to Potter's Clay members. Tentative field trips for the year include the Barberville Pioneer Settlement, Deland Reptile Center, Trout Lake Nature Center, D&J Apiary, ice skating, a visit to the planetarium, the World of Crayola and more! The middle school class will be scheduling a separate series of field trips geared toward an older age group. Forms Due with Registration Completed registration packets may be hand-delivered to a Board Member or dropped off at the Church Office. Potter s Clay Registration Form (one per family) Cash or a check payable to First Baptist Church of Umatilla Code of Conduct and Agreement Disclosure and Authorization for Employer to Access Consumer Reports (Background Check Authorization Form) Church Usage and Hold Harmless Agreement Church Sponsored Participation Agreement

5 Potter s Clay Homeschool Co-operative 2015/2016 Master Calendar Date Description JULY July /2016 Registration Information Available AUGUST August 11 Information Session/Open House-MANDATORY for new families Registration Due for Returning Families August 18 Registration Due for All Participants August 25 Enrollment Finalized for 2015/2016 SEPTEMBER September 8 First Day of Class All Fees Due September 25 First field trip NOVEMBER November 17 Thanksgiving luncheon (after regular class) November 24 Thanksgiving Break-No Class DECEMBER December 15 Christmas Party December 22 Christmas Break-No Class December 29 Christmas Break-No Class FEBRUARY February 9 Valentine's Day Party MARCH March 31 Spring Break-No Class APRIL April 12 Open House for Interested Families (Regular Class) April 26 End of the Year Party/Last Day of Class 6/10/2015

6 Potter s Clay Homeschool Co-operative But now, O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay, and You our Potter; and all of us are the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8 2015/2016 Registration Form Please complete one form per family. Parent/Guardian Information Mailing Address: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Address: Child #1 Date of Birth: Grade: Please list any special needs your child may have (allergies, medical, etc.): Child #2 Date of Birth: Grade: Please list any special needs your child may have (allergies, medical, etc.): Child #3 Date of Birth: Grade: Please list any special needs your child may have (allergies, medical, etc.): Continued on other side

7 Child #4 Date of Birth: Grade: Please list any special needs your child may have (allergies, medical, etc.): Child #5 Date of Birth: Grade: Please list any special needs your child may have (allergies, medical, etc.): Will any of your children be attending less than the full schedule of classes presented on the Registration Information Form? If so, please explain. Will you require infant/nursery care for children younger than preschool age (not yet potty trained) while you are volunteering with Potter s Clay? If so, please indicate the names and ages of these children: For Administrative Use Only Total Registration Fees Due Facility $25 Pre-k $25 Elem $50 Middle $50 Date Paid Notes

8 Potter s Clay Homeschool Co-operative But now, O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay, and You our Potter; and all of us are the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8 2015/2016 Code of Conduct and Agreement Statement of Faith: Potter s Clay seeks to provide enrichment activities to preschool through middle school-aged homeschooled students. As a ministry of First Baptist Church of Umatilla, Potter's Clay presents all curricula from a Christian worldview, believing and teaching that Christ is the center of our lives and the Bible is the absolute authority. In keeping with our Statement of Faith, and in ensuring our goal of providing a productive, safe, and Christian learning environment, the following rules for conduct have been officially adopted by the Board. 1. A parent or guardian must remain on campus at all times, with the rare exception for emergency with previous approval by a Board member. Parents are expected to participate in co-op in some manner. 2. All parents or guardians who routinely participate must pass a background check conducted by the Church Office. This includes grandparents, babysitters, etc. who plan on attending co-op or field trips on a regular basis. 3. Students are expected to respect other students. Making fun of others, bullying, using inappropriate language, and making physical threats or actions are strictly prohibited. 4. Students are required to treat teachers, assistants, and other parents/guardians with respect at all times. Classroom conduct must be orderly and appropriate. 5. All participants must dress appropriately in a modest manner. No undergarments shall be visible and all clothing must be an appropriate length. 6. Participants are expected to be respectful of the Church property. Running or horseplay is not permitted. 7. All students must be in an assigned class at all times, either as a student or as a helper. 8. Families who will not be present at co-op for longer than three consecutive weeks must notify a Board member to avoid re-enrollment fees. 9. Disciplinary issues will be handled by the Board with the full involvement of the parent. Generally, the process will proceed as an Initial Warning, Second Warning, and then Expulsion. This progression may be altered at the discretion of the Board depending on the severity of the situation. Appropriate documentation will be maintained by the Board. No refunds will be issued in event of expulsion. By signature below, you commit to following these rules (students), and to enforcing these rules as appropriate (parents). Parent s Signature: Child s Signature: Child s Signature: Child s Signature:

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