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OCTOBER 2014 www.shieldonline.org
The Encourager
Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He. Deuteronomy 32:2-4
In This Issue Devotion by Jennifer Cogle p. 2 Coordinator Spotlight: Tina Hewitt p. 3-4 Calendar of Events p. 5 October Park Day p. 6 Student Clubs p. 6 Academic Presentation Day p. 7 Box Tops p. 8-9 Yearbook News p. 10 THRILL p. 11 Field Trip Chart p. 12-13 Field Trip Details p. 14-18 Members’ Services p. 19 Leadership/Coordinator Team Contact Info p. 20
About Our Newsletter… The SHIELD Encourager Newsletter is published monthly and e-mailed to our members at the beginning of every month (except June & July). If you
have an item you would like to submit, contact Karen Collins at [email protected].
Running seems to be the popular thing these days. While many find it good for physical exercise, I started pondering the spiritual “run” we do in the race of life. 1 Corinthinans 9:24-27 says: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”
When my sweet friend Misty Grenz started running, she said this, “In the short time I have been running, I have learned that when the burning starts and I think I can't go on, if I keep pushing on, it will stop. While I was out this morning, it occurred to me that it's the same in life. When [it feels like] you're walking through hell, the flames licking at your feet, and you think you are about to be consumed by the fire....do not stop!! Keep going! The burning will stop eventually and in the meantime you will grow stronger!” We all have those times in our lives in which we feel like we just can’t go on. The pain of the situation is too intense; we feel lonely or like no one cares; the task is just too hard to continue, etc. Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart. Some days are easy, while other days are intense. Moms and dads, “Run to get the prize!!” Think back to when you first started this journey and why. What was the prize you were straining toward? Maybe it’s not homeschooling that trips you. Maybe it’s just the weariness of life. The verse above mentions strict training for a physical race. We need training for our spiritual race as well. We need support for that spiritual race. Sometimes we need a bandage when we fall down (in the form of a hug or guidance). The point is, get back up and run your race. You can do this! When you feel like you can’t run anymore, take one more step. That step could very well be the step to victory. Vanessa Morris said, “Those flames (burning) are lies from the devil trying to stop you from claiming your prize.” Run hard, run with purpose, and run for the prize! ~Devotion by Jennifer Cogle
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“Coordinator Spotlight”
While all of our coordinators and volunteers give all glory to God while they serve SHIELD, and would probably prefer to stay out of the spotlight, we thought you would enjoy getting to know them a little more!
Tina Hewitt is serving SHIELD as Talent Night Coordinator. Tina and her husband Ray have four children, Karmen, Katelyn, Isaac and Isabella. This is their 14th year homeschooling and Tina has seen homeschooling bear much fruit in the lives of her four kids. She loves SHIELD and has enjoyed being a member for the last seven years. Q. What is your favorite SHIELD activity/event?
A. The one and only Talent Night!!
Q. What is your favorite field trip your family has gone on? A. Hunting Island and Park.
Q. What is your family’s favorite activity? A. Playing soccer in our front yard.
Q. What is your dream vacation? A. A trip to Italy.
Q. What is your favorite book? A. Besides the Bible, Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp.
Q. What do you find the most challenging about homeschooling?
A. Narrowing down all of the wonderful things that I can do with my kids. I just want to do it all!!!
Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Spending time with my children, playing instruments, gardening.
Q. What is your favorite food/recipe? A. Mom’s Sweet Potato Pie. Q. What is your favorite verse or passage of scripture?
A. Matthew 17:20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Calendar of Events
October 14 (Tues) Box Tops Fall Deadline
October 17 (Fri) THRILL Meeting, Harvest Church 1-2 pm
October 17 (Fri) Yearbook Meeting, Harvest Church, 2:30-4:00 pm
October 21 (Tues) Yearbook Training for Senior Ads and Pages, Lexington Main Library, 6:30-8pm pm
October 28 (Tues) October Park Day, Virginia Hilton Park, 12:30 pm
November 7 (Fri) Academic Presentation Day, Lexington Baptist Church Reception Room, 9:00 am
January 30 (Fri) Winter Formal, Lexington Town Municipal Building
February 10 Box Tops Spring Deadline
April 22-24 (Wed-Fri)) IOWA Standardized Testing
Field Trip dates are listed on the Field Trip Chart. See pages 12-13.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your
heart, as working for the Lord, not
for men. Colossians 3:23
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October Park Day Come and join us!
Cost: Free When: Tuesday, October 28, 12:30 pm
Where: Virginia Hilton Park in Lexington
Who: All SHIELD Families!
Bring the kids out to play and get to know other SHIELD families. You may bring a lunch or snack if you wish as there is a picnic shelter.
Contact Kari Zwisle at 803-556-9393 or [email protected] if you have
any questions.
Student Clubs
SHIELD’s student clubs are up and running for the school year! Membership is still open for Boys' and Girls' Clubs, Middle
School Club, and the American Girl Club.
Members interested in the Boys’ Clubs, Girls’ Clubs, or Middle School Club can contact Melissa Bryan at [email protected].
Members interested in the American Girl Club can contact
Jessica Smith at [email protected] or 803-996-3631.
If you have an idea for a new club, please contact SHIELD’s Club Coordinator, Melissa Bryan, at [email protected], 803-292-7122, for
help to get the club started.
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Academic Presentation Day
This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to share with others what they are learning at home!
This opportunity is well worth your time and effort!
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014 Location: Lexington Baptist Church, Reception Room Time: 9:00 am
This is the only APD for the 2014-2015 school year.
Let your children come and share with others the exciting things they have been learning in science or history. Any age can bring a display, but 3rd grade and up are encouraged to prepare a 3-5 minute oral presentation about a famous person, event, discovery, etc. in science or history. Use your imagination to create an interesting board, perform a skit, or illustrate an experiment. This is always a wonderful time for all and gives our children the opportunity to learn from others. All SHIELD members are invited to attend even if not presenting.
Sign up by sending an email to Carolyn Jackson:
APD Coordinator: Carolyn Jackson, [email protected], 665-5159
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Box Tops
Box Tops Deadline is Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 9 pm.
You can start dropping off Box Tops! You don’t have to wait for the deadline.
Any Box Tops dropped off after this deadline will not be included.
Please Note: Due to prior commitments, Janey may not be home for much of the day on Tuesday, October 14. Unfortunately, because of prior mail theft in the neighborhood, she cannot take responsibility for any Box Tops left unattended. Please take this into consideration as you are planning your drop off day/time. Box Tops Counters Needed: If you want to serve SHIELD by counting Box Tops and you have not received the email from Janey Goude about the informational meeting October 16 or 17, please contact her ASAP at [email protected] or 951-0943 (home) or 312-4095 (cell). Important Message about Guidelines: We have provided very specific guidelines for preparing Box Tops. These guidelines have been put in place to safeguard the many Box Tops that we have to prepare for reimbursement. Any Box Tops not prepared according to instructions will not be included. You will be informed if Box Tops don't meet criteria and given the opportunity to prepare according to guidelines and return before deadline.
If you have any questions, contact April Roebuck at [email protected] or
Janey Goude at [email protected]
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Box Tops PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!! Because we have so many Box Tops submitted and changing hands with counters, we now have to be strict about people following guidelines in order to keep all of your Box Tops safe. Your Box Tops will NOT be included in the final submission if they are not prepared according to the guidelines below. If time permits, you will be given the opportunity to take your Box Tops back, fix them according to guidelines, and return them before the deadline of October 14, 2014 at 9pm. Guidelines for Preparing Box Tops: 1) Cut off as much excess as possible and peel backs off so Box Top is the thickness of a piece of copy paper. Excess paper (around Box Top or on backing) will result in additional shipping being charged. 2) Put 50 Box Tops in each ziploc baggie (NO staples, NO paper lips, NO fold over baggies). 3) You may have a baggie with less than 50 Box Tops, but none with more than 50. 4) Write "#50" (or however many are in the bag), your name, and phone number on EACH baggie. 5) You may put your Bonus Box Tops in separate baggies. (It's also fine if they are mixed in with regular Box Tops, just no more than a total of 50 per baggie.) If you do separate them, follow steps 1-3, but also write "Bonus" on those envelopes. 6) Put all baggies of 50 into 1 larger (quart or gallon size) ziploc baggie - NOT an envelope, and NOT a fold over baggie. Do NOT use staples or paper clips. 7) Write "#xxx" (the grand total of Box Tops that are in all the individual baggies), your name, and phone number on the larger baggie. 8) Put that larger ziploc baggie in an envelope to mail. You may hand deliver the larger ziploc baggie by itself or in an envelope. You may drop them off at either April or Janey’s house. If you have any
questions, please contact:
April Roebuck at 206-0092 329 Cedar Vale Drive, Lexington 29073 [email protected]
Janey Goude at 951-0943 107 Woodbay Ct., Lexington 29072 [email protected]
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YEARBOOK NEWS Family Session Offer: The photographer we used for picture days has a special offer for SHIELD Families. If you want a family session, Leigh Essig will offer a 20% discount on all full (hour and a half on location) family sessions booked through May at her current prices. Her current price is $225 so the fee will be $180 and it will include 20 of their top images. She is a great photographer and many members have already taken advantage of this deal. You can contact her by email at [email protected]. Send us your pictures! Please submit your photos by emailing them to [email protected], 1 photo per email. Please include a description including names of those SHIELD members in the picture. Please keep in mind the size and quality of the photo. Be sure the photos you submit are full-sized images and not thumbnail previews, or “sized for web” images, as these are unusable in the yearbook. They come out pixel and are often too small to use. Photos taken with digital cameras purchased in the last 7-8 years are almost always fine. Photos taken with cell phones vary widely… if you are unsure, you are welcome to send a test image our way and we will tell you if its large enough. Please note that in your email. Purchase your 2015 SHIELD Yearbook for $25. Send a check payable to SHIELD to Leslie Buzzell 269 Vista Springs Rd., Lexington, SC 29072. After the Mid-Year meeting the price goes up to $30, so order now. Winter Formal will be January 30, 2015 and is open to all 9th-12th grade homeschoolers and their guests. It will be held again this year at the Lexington Town Municipal Building. The cost is $25 before January 16. Any registrations received after January 16 will be charged a $10 late fee through Jan 27 when registration is closed. We really need help to plan this year’s formal. If you are interested in helping plan or chaperone, please contact me now as we plan on putting together a group of SHIELD parents to throw this event.
If you have any questions about yearbook/formal please contact Josie Seacrist [email protected] (803) 957-8707
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THRILL
Teen Homeschoolers Radically Impacting Lexington County Lives Those who serve, lead; and those who lead, serve.
October THRILL meeting:
Friday, October 17, 1:00-2:00 -at the Rock, Harvest Church. Girls, please bring drinks; guys, please bring snacks.
Students and parents are asked to plan and organize one service project this school year. Please bring your ideas to this meeting
so that we can discuss them with the group.
Remember to keep logging your volunteer hours! (beginning May 1st, 2014).
For more information or if you have any questions, you can contact: Michelle Steyne, [email protected], 796-9090 Karen Collins, [email protected], 445-6043
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Upcoming SHIELD Field Trips Field Trip Date/Time Team
Member Ages Cost
Sign-ups with be shared via e-mails and the monthly
newsletters.
Be an Ecologist for a Day // Savannah River Ecology Lab Conference Center
Aiken
Monday, Oct 20 // 9:30 - 1:30 PM
Rachel Cambre
ages 6 and
older (no children under than 6
can attend)
30 students plus chaperones and teachers // FREE
City Roots Sustainable Farm
Columbia
Wed, Oct 29 // 9:30-10:30
AM
Rachel Cambre
K-12 $5 per student, chaperones free, no
charge for toddlers/infants
Castra-Romana Reenactment “Remembering Pompeii” Gibbons Ferry State Park - Summerville
Sat, Nov 8 // 10:00 - 4:00
PM
Make your own plans
ALL $2.00 http://legvi.tripod.com/castroromani
/
WLTX TV Station Tour
Columbia
Wed, Nov 12 // 11:15-
12:30 PM
Rachel Cambre
age 8 and older
FREE
Lake Murray Visitors Center & Lorick Plantation House decorated for Christmas
*2184 North Lake Drive by Lake
Murray
Thurs, Dec 4 // 11:00 AM
Dani Toussaint
ALL FREE
Field trip information is subject to adjustments & changes.
Upcoming SHIELD Field Trips
Field Trip Date/Time Team Member
Ages Cost
Sign-ups with be shared via e-mails and the monthly
newsletters.
Battle at Congaree Creek Gaston, SC
Friday, Dec 5 // 9:00 AM -
2:00 PM
Rachel Cambre
Best for 3rd
grade and up - younger students
are welcome
$5.00 per student - includes free
admission to Battle re-enactments on
Saturday or Sunday
Lexington Museum Annual Christmas
Open House
Sunday, Dec 14
Make your own plans
ALL FREE
SC Military Museum & Confederate Relic
Room
Thur, Jan 8 // 10:30-11:45
AM
Dani Toussaint
Middle and High School
FREE with our group
Young People’s Orchestra
Koger Center
Wed, Feb 11 // Time TBA
Jennifer Aurednik
ALL $5.00 each
Bee Trail Farm Lexington
March or April
Shelley Cannon
ALL FREE
Field trip information is subject to adjustments & changes.
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This field trip is coming up soon. We need more families to register to be able to offer the trip. Please register on-line and join us for a great historic day. Name of field trip: Rivers Bridge State Park Battlefield Tour Address of event: 325 State Park Rd, Ehrhardt, SC 29081 Date: Thur. Oct. 9, 2014 Time of event: 10:30 am until you want to leave Description of field trip: Home to one of only three in the country & the only one in SC, this is a preserved Civil War battlefield. Get a Ranger lead tour of the earthen barricades built by the Confederacy as one of the last stands against Sherman to save Columbia. The paths are all easy & stroller accessible. Also on the grounds is a Confederate & a WWII graveyard. There will be a Civil War exhibit set up for us as well as a special speaker. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the brick pavilion. Follow the signs to the Memorial Grounds. Bring Insect repellant & bottled water. *If participating in the Jr Ranger program, please let me know so that they can have what they need on hand. If you want information about the free Jr Ranger program email me. There is also a small gift shop with t-shirts, books & other items. Grade Level: 3rd – high school. The grounds are stroller accessible Cost: $2 for each student participating. Payment Info: Payment is due online via the link below. Website: www.southcarolinaparks.com/riversbridge/ Coordinator: Dani Toussaint, [email protected] cell-237-1832 Registration: Registration will close on Saturday. Oct 4, 2014. To register on line: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lbkchtoab&oeidk=a07e9pzjc3g0cba43b1
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This trip is almost full. We have 3 total spots still available. Name of field trip: Be an Ecologist for a Day Address of event: Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Conference Center, Aiken County SC (see map on website) Description of field trip: The Outreach Program at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory launched its popular "Ecologist for a Day" in the fall of 1995. Groups of elementary, middle and high school students visit the SREL Conference Center near Aiken, S.C., during the school year for a day-long program of hands-on environmental education activities, both outside and in. The goal of "Ecologist for a Day" is to enhance environmental awareness and appreciation for elementary, middle, and high school age students and encourage them to consider careers in the sciences. Date: Monday, October 20, 2014 Time of event: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Grade level: Ages 6 and up (**ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE AT LEAST 6 YEARS OLD) Cost: FREE Website: http://srel.uga.edu/outreach/ecoday.html Coordinator: Rachel Cambre (803)269-6756 or [email protected] Registration: Register online by Monday, October 13, 2014 To register: *Age limit: Group limit: 30 students, plus chaperones and teacher(s) *Wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking on trails in woods. *Consider the weather forecast, in case a coat or rain jacket is needed. *Participants will need to bring a sack lunch. To register on line: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lbkchtoab&oeidk=a07e9qsfk631ca38c28
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Name of field trip: City Roots Sustainable Farm Address of event: 1005 Airport Blvd., Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: 803-254-2302 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Time of event: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Description of field trip: Tour Columbia’s “in-town” sustainable farm and get an up close look at their operations to include the greenhouse & microgreen production to the field, composting and more! Wear comfortable clothes, and dress in layers, since we will be inside and outside. Grade Level: K-12 Cost: $5 per student (chaperones free) *no charge for toddlers/infants who “tag along” Website: www.cityroots.org Coordinator: Rachel Cambre, 803.269.6756 Registration: Please register October 27. Minimum attendance: 10 On-Line Registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lbkchtoab&oeidk=a07e9wg43jme198f68b
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Name of field trip: Castra Romana XIII - Remembering Pompeii Address of event: Givhans Ferry State Park 104 Hunters Wood Drive, Summerville, SC 29485 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2013 Time of event: Begins at 7:30 AM and continues throughout the day Description of field trip: For the 13th Castra Romana, we will remember, honor, and celebrate the city that was Pompeii. The event will feature Roman soldiers, gladiators, civilians, barbarians, period craftsman, and even a real eruption from a volcano. It is sure to be a thrill for all, spectator and re-enactor alike. More information about the various activities and food is available on the website. Grade Level: all Cost: $2 park entry / $5 donation to Castra Romana / $10 Centurio’s Convivium Payment Info: Pay at the event Website: http://legvi.tripod.com/castroromani/index.html Coordinator: We are making this information available to families who would like to go on their own.
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Name of field trip: Tour of WLTX TV Station Address of event: 6027 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209 Phone:(803) 776-9508 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Time of event: 11:15-12:30 PM Description of field trip: Get a “behind the scenes” tour of the WLTX television station, and meet the station’s General Manager, as some of the reporters. The tour will conclude with Q&A and the chance to watch the noon broadcast. Grade Level: Best suited for ages 8 and up; however, younger siblings welcome Cost: FREE Payment Info: N/A Website: http://www.wltx.com/ Coordinator: Rachel Cambre, 803.269.6756 Registration: Please register by November 10. Limited to 40 participants, including parents and siblings. Register online: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lbkchtoab&oeidk=a07e9wg6oi9f530053f
Members’ Services Do you or someone in your family have a service to offer other homeschoolers? If so, please send the information to Karen Collins at [email protected]. Babysitters: Mackenzie Dufries 803-996-1379, Red Cross certificate Hannah Goude, Red Cross Certification in babysitting and CPR (803) 951-0943 or 312-4095. [email protected] Lauren Goude, Red Cross Certification in babysitting and CPR (803) 951-0943 or 312-4095. [email protected] Other: Jenn Lott, Orton-Gillingham Tutor, 843-701-6266, [email protected] Irene and Ed Albritton ([email protected]; [email protected]) own Ed's Editions LLC Quality Used and Collectible Books, 406 Meeting Street, West Columbia 29169. We offer a 20% discount for homeschool families. Open Tuesday - Saturdays 11am - 5:30pm. 803-791-8002.
Valerie Harris teaches beginning folk harp in her home. Lap harps with a cardboard soundbox are available for $140, and lessons are $20/hour for individuals. Moms take the class free with their children. Please contact 553-2630 or [email protected].
Starla Stidham, Pink Diamond Photo Booth, use us for your next birthday party, wedding, or event. We'll offer 10% off to SHIELD members. 803-463-6090 or [email protected].
Jessica Smith, 803-260-2473, Independent Distributor of Herbalife. Call for a free Health Evaluation and Body Scan. [email protected]. (803) 996-3631
Shelley Cannon - Bee Trail Farm, LLC – we sell local bees and honey! 803.360.7978 [email protected]
Mandy Dufries, BC Spa Consultant, (803)996-1379 or (803)917-8012, [email protected]
Rebecca Becker, Director: Classical Conversations of Lexington, [email protected], 528-6492 Tommy Barnhill, Barnhill Automotive-Honda Car Service and Repair, 772-5144
Allison Martin – Independent Designer, Origami Owl Custom Jewelry, (803) 600-0575, [email protected], [email protected]; Allison Martin, Consultant, Pink Zebra (Home Fragrances), (803) 600-0575, [email protected], www.pinkzebracome.com/pinknblack;
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SHIELD Leadership & Coordinator Panel 2014-2015
Strategy Team Leader
Shelley Cannon
360-7978
Financial/Membership Team Leader Mandy Dufries [email protected] 996-1379
Communications Team Leader Karen Collins [email protected]
445-6043 Academic Presentation Coordinator
Carolyn Jackson [email protected] 665-5159
Achievement Night Panel
AN Coordinators Leadership Team
360-7978
1-11th Certificates Tracy Taylor [email protected] 834-0316
K5 Graduation
Senior Coordinator Tricia Heen [email protected] 348-6575
Box Tops Coordinators April Roebuck [email protected] 206-0092
Janey Goude [email protected]
951-0943
Field Trip Team Coordinators Rebecca Becker
785-2237
Colleen Eubanks [email protected] 260-3202
Library Coordinator Jenny Stallings [email protected] 530-8681
Literacy Family Night Coordinators Jennifer Cogle [email protected] 261-9593
Holly Winters [email protected] 237-8455
Mid-Year Meeting Coors. Darby Reeves [email protected] 951-8489
Leslie Buzzell [email protected] 359-1934
Park Day Coordinator Kari Zwisle [email protected] 556-9393
Standardized Testing Coordinator Elizabeth Collins [email protected] 356-5858
Student Club Coordinator Melissa Bryan
292-7122
Talent Showcase Coordinators Tina Hewitt
446-4635
Carolyn Jackson [email protected] 665-5159
THRILL Coordinators Michelle Steyne [email protected] 466-4951
Karen Collins [email protected]
445-6043
Yearbook Advisory Panel
Josie Seacrist (Coordinator)
[email protected] 957-8707
Jessica Sims
996-0609
Leslie Buzzell [email protected] 359-1934
Jennifer Cogle [email protected] 261-9593
Website Coordinators Jason & Jesseca Bennett [email protected] 429-2645
