Homeschoolers Takes First Place in Filmmaking Competition!

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!!!!!!!!!! THEY WON! !!!!!!!!!!
First place, youth division!

Teddy created this film along with Billie Rose and Will, all homeschoolers, as part of the 2012 Fringe Wilmington Extreme Filmmaking Competition.  

The competition begins with a meeting of all the filmmakers where they are given mystery elements that are required to be incorporated into their five minute films, all filmmakers leave the meeting at the same time, when the clock starts clicking and all films must be completed and turned in on or before the deadline. 

This year's required elements were:

prop:  a bag of Cracker Jacks

theme:  the kids were given the theme "discovery"

video clip:  the kids were given a psychedelic "dream" sequence featuring Fringe organizers Rich Newman and Tina Betz.

Here is the link to their 2012 award winning film:

"Cracker Jacked!" 

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Homeschoolers in the News!

Very nice article in the News Journal about Local Homeschooling family's participation in this years' Finge Wilmington Extreme Arts Festival.

Link

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Young Artists ~ Delaware Art Musuem Wants to Show Your Work!

SUBMIT YOUR WORK!
October 6th, 2012
10am - 2pm

The Delaware Art Museum
Centennial Juried Exhibition
 Youth Exhibition

 Showcasing the work of young artists living in the State of Delaware.

Young artists, ages 13 -18, are invited to bring one two-dimensional work of art—no larger than 12 inches in height or width—to the Museum on Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exhibition space is available first-come, first-served, and works of art submitted will be on display in the Museum from October 20, 2012 through January 13, 2013.

Contact:

Courtney Waring

Director of Education

Delaware Art Museum

cwaring@delart.org

302.351.8509

link

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Delaware Homeschools ~ It's Time to Renew Your Enrollment with DDOE!

NEW THIS YEAR

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!
Paper filing no longer available.

 

Nonpublic School Enrollment for the 2012-2013 School Year

Must be filed no later than October 31st, 2012

 

DDOE warns:
Homeschools not completing forms 
by October 31st, 2012 
Must Be Closed!

From DDOE's letter to all Single-Family Homeschools:

This year, the enrollment form can be found by going to www.doe.k12.de.us/enroll or going to www.doe.k12.de.us, seleclting the link titled "Nonpublic School Information", then selecting "Enrollment for Single-Family Homeschools".  All single-family homeschools must use this form.  This is an online enrollment form.  Please follow the instructions on this form.  Hard-copy enrollment spreadsheets are not available from the Delaware Department of Education.  If the Internet is not available where you live, please visit the public library in your area in order to complete the online enrollment form.  The deadline for submitting this form is October 31st, 2012.  Homeschools that have not responded by October 31st must be closed.  Since the link to this form will not be available after October 31st, 2012, an immediate response is necessary.  Please visit www.doe.k12.de.us/npschools for periodic updates.  If there are any questions please feel free to contact [John Goodwin] at 735-4157.

LINK

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4H Open House!

Due to inclement weather the 4-H Open House has been cancelled this evening.

September 18th

Newark, Delaware

The New Castle County 4H is having an open house at the Cooperative Extension Office. The Office is located behind the Daycare at the corner of Wyoming and Library Streets, in Newark. The entrance is on Wyoming.

Website

Contact:
Mallory Vogl
mvogl@udel.edu

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"Earth From Space" at the Delaware Museum of Natural History!

June 16 - September 3, 2012

   

Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle the earth. These high-tech machines are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet.

Experience the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit: Earth From Space!  See incredible images of our planet from a new vantage point with satellite photographs displaying major cities, forest fires, hurricanes, and river deltas.  Plus, discover how satellites are being used for more than just space exploration, including tracking massive flocks of birds in their annual migrations.

For more information:

The Delaware Museum of Natural History

4840 Kennett Pike

Wilmington, DE 19807 

302-658-9111

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Labyrinth Walk at the Delaware Art Museum!

This event is over but you can check out more labyrinth work by British environmental artist Linda Gordon in the "Backyard Pilgrim" blog of artist, labyrinth creator, and former homeschooling mom, Carol M. 

Backyard Pilgrim

Thursday, June 21st

10 to 11:30 am

This is a joint labyrinth walk via Skype with Aunehead Arts Center in Devon, England!  The labyrinth is located behind the museum in the Anthony N. Fusco Reservoir.

Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Parkway

Wilmington, Delaware 19806

302.571.9590

866.232.3714 (Toll free)

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Oasis in Space ~ Planetarium Show: at the Delaware Museum of Natural History!

Exploring the galaxy in search of water.

June 16 through July 8, 2012

Monday through Saturday:

Every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday: Every 30 minutes from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

(no showings at noon)

In conjunction with Earth from Space, the Museum's latest traveling exhibit on display June 16 through September 3, the Delaware Museum of Natural History proudly presents Oasis in Space, a spectacular, limited-run planetarium show.  Visitors will embark on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe and galaxy, and travel through our Solar System visiting all of our planets in search of water - a key ingredient for life on Earth.

Oasis in Space will be shown at timed intervals throughout its limited run. These special presentations are free with admission; however, seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

ADMISSION: 

$9 for adults

$7 for children (3-17)

$8 for seniors

FREE for children 2 andyounger.

FREE for museum members.

For more information:

Delaware Museum of Natural History

(302) 658-9111

www.delmnh.org

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Photography Camps at Longwood Gardens!

Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close
July 16–20

9:00 am–2:00 pm
Ages 11–15

$180/Members

$200/non-Members

Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while journaling the wonders of nature through digital photography (cameras provided). Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Campers will create digital stories with a laptop (provided) using Photo Story 3. They will also have an opportunity to have fun with some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.

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Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close Using the iPad 2 or newer
(BYOD... Bring Your Own Device)
July 23–27

9:00 am–2:00 pm
Ages 11–15

$180/Members

$200/non-Members

Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while they journal the wonders of nature through the lens of the iPad 2. Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Each camper will create an iMovie with the iPad 2 and have an opportunity to complete some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp. Students must provide their own iPad2 for this camp.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.

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Zooming in on Nature: Digital Photography
August 6–10

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Middle and High School Students

$130/Members

$150/non-Members  

Aspiring photographers will learn the key elements of digital photography while taking photographs that convey the magnificent gardens of Longwood. Students will develop skills to capture and communicate nature’s beauty in this one week camp experience. No equipment necessary. Digital cameras will be provided for the week-long camp experience, but students are welcome to bring their own.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.
 

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For more information:

Lori Bradley
Coordinator of School & Youth Programs
610.388.5400
longwoodgardens.org

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Intro to Open Education: Homeschooling to Unschooling!

Sunday, June 10

4:00-6:00pm

Open Connections, an educational resource center and learning community for young people and their families, is giving a presentation for those just starting out with home education or for those interested in pursuing home education.  This two-hour presentation provides parents and guardians with information on how to comply easily and fairly with the state law and how to create the educational path that is right for their family.  The discussion includes numerous examples of resources and alternatives to conventional curricula.

For more information contact:

Barbara

(610) 459-3366

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Open Connections

1616 Delchester Road

Newtown Square, PA 19073

www.openconnections.org

 

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