Homes Offering Positive Education

HOPE has been formed to support and encourage all homeschoolers in Council bluffs and surrounding areas, regardless of the reasons for homeschooling, philosophy, or methods of instruction. This is done through support meetings, a monthly newsletter and a variety of activities. Check the calendar for upcoming events and take a look at the photo gallery to see some of our past activities.

Park Days

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HOPE PARK DAY
TUESDAY 's 
10AM - 12PM
We meet weekly at Sunset Park in Council Bluffs on South 16th Avenue and 12th Street, from 10am-12pm every Tuesday through the summer until September :0)  It's a great time of talking and playing for kids and for parents to get to know other homeschoolers in the area a little better while the kids are having fun with their friends or making new friends. 
The park has a baseball field, tennis courts, basketball courts, play area and even a horseshoe area.  Watch for emails to remind you or let you know of cancellations due to the weather.  Any questions, feel free to e-mail me at cooklets3@yahoo.com
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HOPE's 9th Annual--Educational Showcase at First Assembly of God Church, Council Bluffs

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The May HOPE meeting is traditionally an evening event to showcase what your students have accomplished during the past year. Table displays, musical performances, oral presentations or other demonstrations are a few of the ways to highlight these accomplishments. The Educational Showcase is a great motivator for your students to do extra nice work or perhaps a special project. HOPE home educated seniors will also be recognized and a table will be available for their memorabilia. Start planning now and mark your calendars for May 1st, 6:30-9:00 PM Invite grandparents, uncles, aunts and anyone interested in homeschooling so they can put it on their calendars. Invitational flyers and registration forms will be available at the April HOPE meeting and on the HOPE website at [link] Reserve your table, demonstration, presentation or performance spot early by contacting Eunice Bunch at embunch©cox.net or (712)322-9387. HOPE’s 9th Annual - Educational Showcase 

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HOPE Curriculum Share is April 3rd - 9:30 a.m.

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With summer conferences coming up and publishers often offering early discounts it is wise to be prepared. Now is an excellent time to get ready for the next school year. Our April 3rd HOPE meeting is a curriculum share to help you do just that. Everyone is strongly encouraged to bring their favorite curriculum to set out so others can take a look. Why you are particularly pleased with (or disappointed in) a particular curriculum is valuable information that will certainly bless another home-schooling family. This is a wonderful opportunity to investigate a wide variety of curriculum hands-on before you have to get out your checkbook! There will be time to browse through all the materials everyone brings. HOPE will also invite some moms to speak briefly on specific curriculum based on your feedback to Cathy Haldeman at 322-1015 or by email clhald@msn.com. Please contact Cathy ASAP with what curriculum you’re using and what you’d like to learn more about. The doors at SUMC will open at 9:00am on Friday, April 3rd to set out your curriculum prior to the meeting and student co-op classes which begin at 9:30am. Please be a part of the April 3rd HOPE curriculum share—even if you’ve already got your own "ducks in a row" for next year!

Iowa Home Educators' Day at the Capitol

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Iowa Home Educators’ Day at the Capitol Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Iowa Capitol Building
You can help build important bridges with your legislators– regardless of political party. It is more difficult for a legislator to impose undue burdens and restrictions on people he or she knows and respects. Displays, activities, workshop sessions & more will make your Day at the Capitol a fam-ily learning opportunity you won’t want to miss! Check it out online at [link] for information on tours, work-shops and registration. Or call NICHE at 800-723-0438.

Petite Rouge: A Cajun Little Red Riding Hood

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Set in the Cajun country of Louisiana, a duck named Petite Rouge frolics on her way to see her Grandmere with her delightful sidekick, a "fraidy cat" named Te-Jean. On their way, they try their best to avoid the clever villain, Claude the Alligator. This fast-paced musical is full of fun for ages 4-12. Join HOPE members at the Rose Theatre (located at 2001 Farnam St. on the southwest corner of 20th and Farnam Streets, Omaha) on Thursday, March 19th for a 1pm performance of Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood. Tickets are $4.50/student and as always, one parent-teacher is free with each student. The deadline for reservations is Friday, March 6th at the HOPE meeting or contact Kathy Fleury at sharath22©aol.com.

March Field Trip--Hitchcock Nature Center

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Join HOPE on Friday, March 27th from 1:00-3:15pm at the Hitchcock Nature Center (27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542). Guided by Tina Popson, Pottawattamie County Conservation Program Manager, you and your students will experience:
  1. hands-on exploration of selected pelts of Iowa mammals, including the coyote and raccoon;
  2. discover the Great Horned and Screech Owls, listen to owl calls, view owl egg replicas and dissect pellets;
  3. and explore the hands-on Loess Hills Lodge exhibit gallery at your own pace.
These programs are geared for elementary to middle school aged children—although high school students are welcome to attend also. The cost of this field trip is $2/student. (The typical day-use entry fee/per vehicle is waived for educational group programs!) Directions to the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center: I-80 to exit 61A (Crescent Exit). Follow the road east into the town of Crescent. You’ll reach a T intersection with the Old Lincoln Highway. Turn left (north) onto the Old Lincoln Highway. We are 5 miles from this turn and you’ll see signs for us on your left off of the highway. Turn left again (west) and follow the main road (Page Lane) to Ski Hill Loop. Turn right (north) onto Ski Hill Loop and follow the signs to the Loess Hills Lodge interpretive facility. Please sign-up at the March 6th HOPE meeting or contact Linda Hatfield at 402-990-3284. For more information about the Hitchcock Nature Center please visit www.pottcoconservation.com.

Have an afternoon to “Spare”?

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The Homeschool Bowling League at Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs is starting up again. Grab your friends and come join us on Tuesday’s at 1:00 pm. We will bowl for 8 weeks beginning February 3rd and end March 24th with a pizza party! .

HOPE Co-op Spring Semester

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HOPE Co-op Spring Semester Begins Jan 9th—9:30am-11:30am! There is something for everyone (PK-Sr High) this spring in the HOPE co-op and the semester fee has been reduced to $10/family! In January we will meet January 9th & 23rd. However, we will return to our normal 1st & 3rd Friday schedule in February. For our PK-2nd graders, we will continue a 2 hour class on both the 1st & 3rd Fridays based on “Five-in-a-Row” style literature unit studies. This simple, hands-on technique allows both adults and children to explore classic children’s stories in unexpected ways. Please contact Beth Wagner at wagnerz©loganet.net if you are interested in helping at or teaching a ses-sion or two. 3rd-4th graders, will enjoy 1 hour of Sign Language with Deaf Missions and 1 hour of Art with Kathy Fleury on the 1st Friday session. On the 3rd Friday session, they’ll have 1 hour of Sign Language with Deaf Missions and 1 hour of Science with Sue Duhachek. 5th-7th graders will be challenged with 1 hour of Sign Language with Deaf Missions and 1 hour of Science with Sue Duhachek on the 1st Friday session. On the 3rd Friday session, they’ll have 1 hour of Sign Language with Deaf Missions and 1 hour of Art with LeaAnn Schnack. The 8th-12th graders will continue their Art class with Penny Christensen on the 1st Fridays and Dissection class with Carol Schramm on the 3rd Fridays. If you would like to sign up your child(ren) in the HOPE co-op Spring semester, please contact Kim Shepherd at 256-7753 or kshepherd8©aol.com. We particularly need volunteer helpers on the 1st Fri-days of the month during our HOPE meetings. If you know of women from your church or family or teens not involved in the co-op that may desire to serve in this way, please contact Marie Hirschler at 256-5295 or marie.hirschler4©gmail.com. 

CJ Tibbles Open Class Grand Prix Champion

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Cindy (open class division): won a certificate for honorable mention - speed, 1st place trophy for Design, and the Awana Grand Champion certificate for Design in AWANA Grand Prix, April 12, 2008.
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