Home School Cottage http://schoolcottage.com Your Source for Home School Information and Support Sat, 19 May 2012 21:06:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Summer Workshops http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/summer-workshops/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/summer-workshops/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 13:08:27 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=252 We will be offering the following workshops this summer. Please email us at  info@schoolcottage.com if you plan to attend.

WORKSHOPS: 

Writing with our Children: An informative workshop to gain an understanding of the development of writing in our children and offer practical advice to helping them become good writers. 10am-11:30am, June 16, 2012. $15 per . . . → Read More: Summer Workshops]]> We will be offering the following workshops this summer. Please email us at  info@schoolcottage.com if you plan to attend.

WORKSHOPS: 

Writing with our Children: An informative workshop to gain an understanding of the development of writing in our children and offer practical advice to helping them become good writers. 10am-11:30am, June 16, 2012. $15 per person. $25 per couple. Check the Calendar for more details. Location TBA.

Getting Organized: This morning’s workshop will help you thoroughly organize and manage your school year, curricula, time, and activities. 10am-12:30pm, July 21, 2012. $25 per person. $40 per couple. Check the Calendar for more details. Location TBA.

Homeschooling 101: A FREE workshop offered quarterly. An introduction to homeschooling, state registration, curriculum and suggestions on how to manage your home school. 10am-noon, July 28, 2012. Check the Calendar for more details. Location TBA.

CURRICULUM COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION:

Whether you are considering homeschooling, just starting out, or a seasoned veteran, the choices to homeschool and choose curricula can seem daunting. Kelda meets with individuals, couples, and families to answer questions and make a plan for each child.  Consultations by appointment only. $35 per hour. Email to info@schoolcottage.com Subject: Request Consultation.

]]> http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/summer-workshops/feed/ 0 Final Week at The Cottage http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/final-week-at-the-cottage/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/final-week-at-the-cottage/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:23:28 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=234 It’s the final week for The Cottage! FREE items remain! We will be open TU and TH 1-4pm.

It has been an amazing month preparing to close the store. We are ever blessed by the continued presence of our homeschooling community. ”Thank you” just doesn’t seem to be an adequate response for all we have received.

. . . → Read More: Final Week at The Cottage]]> It’s the final week for The Cottage! FREE items remain! We will be open TU and TH 1-4pm.

It has been an amazing month preparing to close the store. We are ever blessed by the continued presence of our homeschooling community. ”Thank you” just doesn’t seem to be an adequate response for all we have received.

We will be selling the tables and chairs, an old computer, desk, sofas, computer table, and vhs and television from the kid room. There are also other items that are to be sold (garage sale/donation style) from our shed. All proceeds will go to benefit Carla and her family. Come by and make us an offer – you won’t be refused!

The website will be maintained with the calendar of events (www.schoolcottage.com).

You may continue to contact us: info@schoolcottage.com.

Current Class Offerings: Tuesdays, March 6th – April 24th at 2:30pm. Classes will be held at Faith Community United Methodist Church, 720 E Main Street in Broussard.

American Revolution - An 8 week course covering the American Revolution. This class is for grades 6+. Cost of the class is $75 per student. All supplies included. Carla Carr, instructor. RSVP info@schoolcottage.com

Introduction to Shakespeare – An 8 week course that will cover Shakespeare, The Globe Theater, selected sonnets and the play, Hamlet. This class is for grades 8th – high school. Cost is $75 per student. All supplies included. Kelda Poynot, instructor. RSVP info@schoolcottage.com

Homeschooling 101 This is a FREE workshop for anyone interested in or new to homeschooling. Saturday, April 21st, 10am, Faith Community United Methodist Church, 720 E Main Street, Broussard. RSVP info@schoolcottage.com

Announcements:

Classical Conversations Informational Meeting Tuesday, March 27th, 6:30pm. Faith Community United Methodist Church, 720 E Main Street, Broussard. For more information contact: Beth Cox, Director Classical Conversations of Acadiana 337.962.7636 cell, 377.839.2459 home or email: ccofacadiana@bellsouth.net

Home School Roller Skating Continues Fridays in March, 2-3:30pm. Skate Zone 4518 W Congress, Lafayette.

 
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]]> http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/final-week-at-the-cottage/feed/ 0 Store Closing http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/store-closing/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/store-closing/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:09:15 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=220 We, Kelda and Carla, announce the closing of the Home School Cottage Broussard. It has been our honor and privilege to serve our homeschool community these past five years. What started as a labor of love has fed our passion and grown our homeschooling community and relationships with new-found friends and those of whom we’ve . . . → Read More: Store Closing]]> We, Kelda and Carla, announce the closing of the Home School Cottage Broussard. It has been our honor and privilege to serve our homeschool community these past five years. What started as a labor of love has fed our passion and grown our homeschooling community and relationships with new-found friends and those of whom we’ve grown to love as family.

Although we have never profited financially from this business, The Cottage has been able to cover all of its expenses. Due to circumstances beyond our control, our sales have been steadily decreasing for the past six months. With the increased numbers of families choosing online, cooperative schooling and the opening of Mardel’s, we are unable to compete in the current market.

Amid the time challenges of parenting and schooling our children, we have appreciated everyone’s support and encouragement. During Carla’s cancer diagnosis and chemo and radiation, we personally received the strength and love from this community.

We will maintain the website and post updates for the community and links to groups and activity information. Kelda will continue to host classes and workshops, standardized testing, curriculum counseling, consultations, and tutoring will also continue to be available. Homeschooling 101 workshops will also be offered regularly.

January 24th-February 2nd: 50% off all consignments; 75% off all new toys and art supplies; 25% off all new inventory. Come in and stock up at unbelievable prices!

February 6th-9th, All remaining inventory will be sorted by vendor for pickup.

February 14th-16th and 21st-23rd, Remaining items will be placed in FREE area. The property is being sold, so we need to be completely out of the space by the end of February.

March: Accounts will be settled and checks to consignors mailed.

Thank you,

Kelda and Carla

]]> http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/store-closing/feed/ 0 Latest News 8/16/2011 http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/latest-news-8162011/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/latest-news-8162011/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:52:06 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=188 AUGUST HOURS: August store hours will be Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays 1-4pm.

Classes are filling up so register now!!!

All About Louisiana Tuesdays, September 6th – October 25th (8 weeks). 7th and 8th grade. Cost $100. 2-3pm. All supplies included.

Beginner French Thursdays, September 8th – October 20th (7 weeks). Ages 7+. Cost . . . → Read More: Latest News 8/16/2011]]> THE COTTAGE

AUGUST HOURS: August store hours will be Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays 1-4pm.

Classes are filling up so register now!!!

All About Louisiana Tuesdays, September 6th – October 25th (8 weeks). 7th and 8th grade. Cost $100. 2-3pm. All supplies included.

Beginner French Thursdays, September 8th – October 20th (7 weeks). Ages 7+. Cost $115. 3:30-4:30pm. Instructor: Madame Agnes Cappello. All supplies included.

Writing with a Focus Tuesdays 3-4pm. Cost $50 per 4-week session

September: 3 paragraph essay; compare and contrast; outlines. Ages 10+.

October: 5 paragraph essay, letters, thank you notes and resumes. Ages 12+ and students who have completed the September class.

January: Research paper for grades 8+

Care and Keeping of You Lapbook Tuesdays and Thursdays in November. Girls ages 9-11. 2-3pm. Cost $70. This class will follow the American Girl Book The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls. This is a class that will cover all the ways a young girl’s body is changing. Moms are encouraged to read along and attend class with your daughters. Book and all Lapbook materials included.

Knitting Tuesdays and Thursdays in November. Anyone ages 7 to adult. Boys and Girls. 3-4pm. Cost $70. This is a 4-week class that will cover all the basics of knitting. You will also receive a set of needles and some cotton yarn to start practice and begin your first project. If you already have needles and yarn, then the cost of the class will be $60.

Tutoring for home-schooled and traditionally-schooled students by appointment. $25/half hour and $35/hour.

HOMESCHOOLING ENRICHMENT

Aillet Schoolhouse taking students ages 3-11, 9am-3pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a supplemental program for homeschooled students. For more information call Courtney at 225.385.9199. Her home is near Kaliste Saloom

The Learning Curve offers classes to homeschoolers grades 5th – high school in English, Math, and ACT Prep. For more information, please call 337.277.1543 or email mkallain@tlclafayette.com

HOMESCHOOLER FYI

St. Martin Parish 4H: St. Martin Parish Office of the LSU AgCenter 337.332.2181.

Baton Rouge Speech and Debate: Contact -  Julie Sumrall at sumjulie@bellsouth.net or Dona Duhon at dona.duhon@gmail.com for more information about a group starting in the Lafayette area.

Acadiana Symphony: Offering music classes to homeschoolers. Flyers are at The Cottage, but you can also contact Taryn Marceaux, Education Director at 337.232.4277 ext. 2 or www.acadianasymphony.org

Sheridan Productions offers classes in dance, acting, art and music. www.excellencethroughthearts.com 337.896.1874

PHYSICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Homeschool P.E. Class: Southwest Gymnastics in Broussard will be hosting PE for kids and adults. Mondays, 1pm-2pm. $45 per month for each child and $30 per adult, one class per week. The classes will continue as long as we have at least 6 kids enrolled. Age range is 5 yrs and up. Please comment if you are interested and let me know how many kids. Holly 337.962.6618

Homeschool Ice Skating: WINTER SESSION 2011: FRIDAY’s September 9 – October 28; 2:00 – 3:30pm. Price is Only $36.oo for 8 Weeks; Lesson Times: 1:30 – 1:55pm. REGISTER NOW !!!!!!!! By Phone at 337-896-2040, or Just Come in to LA ICE at 3607 N.W. Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, Louisiana 70520.

Homeschool Roller Skating: Homeschool Rollerskating Fall Session; Fridays in October & November, 2-3:30 $20 per skater (8 weeks). www.yourskatezone.com


]]> http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/latest-news-8162011/feed/ 0 http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/166/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/166/#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:59:07 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=166 It’s that time of year again! That back to school feeling is approaching. We are eager to help you with all of your homeschooling needs.

THE COTTAGE

AUGUST HOURS: To accommodate our customers, we are increasing our hours to be open Wednesdays in August 1-4pm. August store hours will be Tuesdays, Wednesday, and . . . → Read More: ]]> It’s that time of year again! That back to school feeling is approaching. We are eager to help you with all of your homeschooling needs.

THE COTTAGE

AUGUST HOURS: To accommodate our customers, we are increasing our hours to be open Wednesdays in August 1-4pm. August store hours will be Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays 1-4pm and Saturday August 13th 10am-1pm.

NEW WORKSHOP! Planning Your Home School Year. This workshop will be a great time to plan and organize your time and resources effectively. I am so excited about sharing this plan. Cost $25. Saturday, August 6th, 9:30 – noon. RSVP 330.2356

Homeschooling 101 August 13th, 10 am. This is a FREE workshop for anyone who may be interested in homeschooling or new to homeschooling. RSVP 330.2356

HOMESCHOOLER FYI

CHEF of Lafayette Kickoff (Christian Home Educator Fellowship) Saturday August 13th; $5 per family; registration at 2:00 and sessions begin at 2:30; First Baptist Church Youngsville. For more information chefoflafayette.org

The Sound of Music Grand Opera House, 505 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA; July 27 3pm, July 28-30 7pm, and July 31 3pm; Adults $11 and Children $6; Tickets available at Iberia Bank (Crowley), Guitar Acadiana (Lafayette), or 337.785.0440

A Mid-summer’s Night Dream Cite Des Arts, 109 Vine Street, Lafayette, LA; Tickets available at citedearts.org or 337-291-1122. Performances July 28th – 31st and August 4th – 6th.

HOMESCHOOLING ENRICHMENT

Aillet Schoolhouse taking students ages 3-11, 9am-3pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a supplemental program for homeschooled students. For more information call Courtney at 225.385.9199. Her home is near Kaliste Saloom

The Learning Curve offers classes to homeschoolers grades 5th – high school in English, Math, and ACT Prep. For more information, please call 337.277.1543 or email mkallain@tlclafayette.com

FALL CLASSES AT THE COTTAGE

Register Now!

All About Louisiana Tuesdays, September 6th – October 25th (8 weeks). 7th and 8th grade. Cost $100. 2-3pm. All supplies included.

Beginner French Thursdays, September 8th – October 20th (7 weeks). Ages 7+. Cost $115. 3:30-4:30pm. Instructor: Madame Agnes Cappello. All supplies included.

Writing with a Focus Tuesdays 3-4pm. Cost $50 per 4-week session

September: 3 paragraph essay; compare and contrast; outlines. Ages 10+.

October: 5 paragraph essay, letters, thank you notes and resumes. Ages 12+ and students who have completed the September class.

January: Research paper for grades 8+

Care and Keeping of You Lapbook Tuesdays and Thursdays in November. Girls ages 9-11. 2-3pm. Cost $70. This class will follow the American Girl Book The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls. This is a class that will cover all the ways a young girl’s body is changing. Moms are encouraged to read along and attend class with your daughters. Book and all Lapbook materials included.

Knitting Tuesdays and Thursdays in November. Anyone ages 7 to adult. Boys and Girls. 3-4pm. Cost $70. This is a 4-week class that will cover all the basics of knitting. You will also receive a set of needles and some cotton yarn to start practice and begin your first project. If you already have needles and yarn, then the cost of the class will be $60.

]]> http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/166/feed/ 0 Updates 6/3/2011 http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/updates-632011/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/updates-632011/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:31:20 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=155 Frugal Family Boot Camp Come learn with Carlie Faulk how to reduce your household food budget without coupons. This is an intense 4-week course to get your family’s budget on track! Thursdays: June 23rd, 30th, July 7th and 14th! 1:30-2:30 pm. $25 in advance. Half the proceeds will go to Carla Carr. Reserve your spot . . . → Read More: Updates 6/3/2011]]> Frugal Family Boot Camp Come learn with Carlie Faulk how to reduce your household food budget without coupons. This is an intense 4-week course to get your family’s budget on track! Thursdays: June 23rd, 30th, July 7th and 14th! 1:30-2:30 pm. $25 in advance. Half the proceeds will go to Carla Carr. Reserve your spot now!

Classical Conversations Grades K-12th now available in Lafayette. Want more details? Next informational meetings: June 9th 6:30-8:30pm and June 23rd 6:30-8:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 518 Roselawn Blvd., Lafayette. Contact Leeanne Broussard 337-991-9855 bimlee9@cox.net or Yvette Blanchard 337-993-9676. www.classicalconverstaions.com

Babysitter Needed Starting in the Fall, sitter needed to watch toddler in their home, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from approximately 8:30am – 1:00 pm. Must have your own transportation. Older homeschoolers and college students please consider applying. If you know of anyone who is interested contact  skhloftin@cox.net

Sheridan Productions Summer schedule www.excellentcethroughtthearts.com for updated schedule, registration forms, and on the contact page you will find directions to the studio. Classes begin June 7. Megan Sheridan 337.896.1874

Consignments coming in DAILY! Many great items! Let your friends and family know that we have wonderful resources for summer enrichment. Reading comprehension, math review, flashcards, games, and phonics materials.Great books to read and enjoy during these long, hot days.

Carla Update: She has completed her chemotherapy. Her surgery went well on Wednesday and she is recovering at home. She will begin radiation later this summer. Thank you all for your prayers and support during this difficult time. The Home School Key Club is having a garage sale to benefit Carla and her family. June 25th. Donations to the sale are welcome. Please contact McKenna at mckenna_andrepont@yahoo.com for more information.

]]> http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/updates-632011/feed/ 0 UPDATES 5/2011 http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/updates-52011/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/updates-52011/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 19:23:58 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=147 Updates and Announcements at The Cottage

Please share with anyone you think may be interested in these announcements.

NEW consignments arriving daily.

Homeschooling 101 Saturday, May 7th, 10am. This is a FREE workshop for anyone interested in homeschooling. Please RSVP at 337.330.2356 or at info@schoolcottage.com

Doll Making Tuesday, May 3rd, 2pm. Ages 7+. These . . . → Read More: UPDATES 5/2011]]> Updates and Announcements at The Cottage

Please share with anyone you think may be interested in these announcements.

NEW consignments arriving daily.

Homeschooling 101 Saturday, May 7th, 10am. This is a FREE workshop for anyone interested in homeschooling. Please RSVP at 337.330.2356 or at info@schoolcottage.com

Doll Making Tuesday, May 3rd, 2pm. Ages 7+. These are cute little pocket dolls that require some sewing. $15. Please RSVP at 337.330.2356 or at info@schoolcottage.com

Writing Workshop for Parents Saturday, May 10am $5 per person. Please RSVP 337.330.2356 or at info@schoolcottage.com

C’est La Vie French Camp M-F, June 6th-10th, 10am-noon. Crafts, DVDs, music, snack day, songs, puzzles, inside and outside games. $120. Ages 6+. Please RSVP 337.330.2356 or at info@schoolcottage.com

Art & Soul Art Instruction Kits Now available at The Cottage!!! Art kits with instructional DVD. These are fabulous kits that include canvas, brushes, paints, easel, and all instructions necessary to paint your own masterpiece. Fleur de lis, apples, and eye of the tiger available now. Check out the website at: http://www.lafleurarts.com/LaFleurArts/LaFleur_Art_and_Soul_Studio_KITs.html

Community Announcements:

Harp Recital hosted by Bette Vidrine at St. Edmonds, in the Atrium, corner of Ambassador Caffery and Congress, in Lafayette. Sunday, May 15th, at 2 PM.

Classical Conversations will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Grace Presbyterian Church at 518 Roselawn Drive in Lafayette.  We will begin at 7pm and wrap up the meeting at 8:30 with Q&A.

In addition to the meeting, please register to attend an Open House on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 9:15 am. Email you request to  Leeanne Broussard at bimlee9@cox.net to reserve your spot.  This will allow to you view first hand the Classical Method of education being executed in a classroom situation. Classical Conversations will be opening its FIRST campus in the Fall of 2011. Enrollment is open for K4 through High School and space is limited. Nursery will be provided for the younger children! For more information regarding Classical Conversations, please visit our website at www.classicalconversations.com and plan to attend our Open House and Informational Meeting on TUESDAY, May 3rd! No child care is provided but children (and dad too!) are encouraged to attend the Open House and Informational Meeting. Contact me at 993-9676 if you have any questions!
To know God and make Him know!
Thank you,
Yvette Blanchard and Leeanne Broussard
Foundation and Essentials Director and Challenge Director

Condo Rental Discount A homeschooling family in the area is offering a 15% Discount on Destin Beach Condo Rental. Families will receive a 15% discout when renting the Azure Beach Condo in Destin/Ft. Walton. For more information, visit www.vrbo.com/202079 or call Michele Day at 552.7880.

]]> http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/updates-52011/feed/ 0 Latest News http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/42/ http://schoolcottage.com/latest_news/42/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:39:26 +0000 kelda http://schoolcottage.com/?p=42 April 15, 2011

Art: Scientific Drawing with a Microscope and Slides; Nature drawing, too. TU April 19, 2-3pm $10 All Ages

Art: Clay Day TU April 26, 2-3pm $12 All Ages

Art: Doll Making with wire, cloth, and simple sewing. TU May 3, 2-3pm $15 Ages 7+

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Paragraph Writing Class. TH . . . → Read More: Latest News]]> April 15, 2011

Art: Scientific Drawing with a Microscope and Slides; Nature drawing, too. TU April 19, 2-3pm $10 All Ages

Art: Clay Day TU April 26, 2-3pm $12 All Ages

Art: Doll Making with wire, cloth, and simple sewing. TU May 3, 2-3pm $15 Ages 7+

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Paragraph Writing Class. TH April 28 – May 26, 1-2pm $50 Ages 10+ RSVP 330-2356

Homeschooling 101 Free workshop for anyone interested in homeschooling. Saturday, May 7, 10-11:30 am RSVP 330-2356

Writing Workshop for Parents Saturday, May 21, 10 am. $5 per person. RSVP 330-2356 This workshop is open to ANY parent interested in knowing more about writing with children.

The Teen Pact State Class is coming up very soon May 2nd – May 6th.  This is a wonderful way to teach “hands on” Government to teens from ages 13 – 18.  They will have an action packed week at the State Capital and form new friendships with other homeschoolers from around the state.  It is really an opportunity you should not miss and is well worth any sacrifice you may have to make.  It has made a huge impact on my teens lives.  There is also a one day class that is available for ages 8 – 12.  This is really entertaining for the younger ones and my 9 year old son is looking forward to attending again, this year.  Please check out the website, www.teenpact.com, under “State Class”, pray about it, and make plans to attend!
Hope to see you there.
Dona Duhon
FAITH Fellowship
337-839-8330
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