Fall Topics

Fall is here and our new homeschool classes are right around the corner!! Our homeschool dates for this fall are:

September 15th
September 29th
October 13th
October 27th
November 10th

We have slightly changed the time of the classes to allow a short break in the morning and afternoon to use the restroom and get a drink.

Social Studies - 11:00 to 11:50

Short Break - 11:50 to 12:00

Science - 12:00 to 12:45

Lunch and Recess - 12:45 to 1:15

Spanish I and II - 1:15 to 2:00
Short Break - 2:00 to 2:10

Writing - 2:10 to 3:00

September Social Studies topic will be India and the Science topic will be Ecology (Predators and Prey/Food Chains). Topics for October and November classes will be posted shortly.

Please visit this site often as teachers may post pertinent information regarding class and materials. Our general guidelines require that children attending any of the homeschool classes be able to write (or print) and be able to read at a second grade level. Classes are specifically geared to 2nd through 5th grade. We also expect that students have a basic understanding of appropriate "classroom" behavior. We recognize that sitting for three hours straight is nearly impossible for any child to do and it is our hope that the break times between classes as well as the lunch break will eliminate any fidgetedy, disruptive, and/or unsuitable behavior. Please remind your children of their manners and the importance of raising their hands. Also, please have your children use the restroom prior to entering the program room. We ask that students come to class prepared, but will always have extra paper and pencils for those who may forget. Our lunch time policy will remain the same. Parents and siblings may join their children in the program room for lunch at 12:45 or may eat outside in the courtyard. No food or drink is to be eaten in the Children's Department or any other area of the library. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please direct any questions about Homeschool Happenings to Lynn Hahn at hahnl@einetwork.net

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!

Well, the resumption of Homeschool Happenings is right around the corner and we look forward to seeing everyone and working together soon. Our fall line up, as you may have already seen in the BP Chronicles, our new flier, or off our Children's Home page, looks like this:
Homeschool Social Studies 10:45
Homeschool Science 11:45
Homeschool Lunch and Recess 12:30
Homeschool Spanish I and II 1:30
Homeschool Language Arts 2:15
Please visit this site often as teachers may post pertinent information regarding class and materials. Our general guidelines require that children attending any of the homeschool classes be able to write (or print) and be able to read at a first grade level. We also expect that students have a basic understanding of appropriate "classroom" behavior. We recognize that sitting for three hours straight is nearly impossible for any child to do and it is our hope that the recess time after lunch will eliminate any fidgetedy, disruptive, and/or unsuitable behavior. Please remind your children of their manners and the importance of raising their hands. Also, please have your children use the restroom prior to entering the program room. They will get a bathroom break again during lunch and recess. We ask that students come to class prepared, but will always have extra paper and pencils for those who may forget. Our lunch time policy will remain the same. Parents and siblings may join their children in the program room for lunch at 12:30 or may eat outside in the courtyard. No food or drink is to be eaten in the Children's Department or any other area of the library. Thank you for your cooperation.

Welcome!

Thank you for stopping by the Bethel Park Public Library's site for homeschooling families. For the past several years we have been offering regular programming for homeschooled children and in that time we have met so many wonderful people who have helped us in our service to this growing group of families. If you have suggestions for ways in which we can improve our homeschool outreach, we would like to hear from you! Please feel free to comment on this blog or, if you prefer, email us at hahnl@einetwork.net. Please put "Homeschooling" in the subject line, as our spam filter is a tricky one and we don't want to lose your email!

Fall Homeschool Happenings 2009

Greetings! Please accept our apologies for the delay in getting this portion of the site updated. We are indeed offering Homeschool classes again this Fall. Our first session is Thursday September 10th. We are excited to see everyone! Our schedule on the 10th and 24th, as well as October 8th and 2nd, and November 5th and 19th will be as follows:
11:00 HOMESCHOOL ART
11:30 HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS
September -China
October - Mongolia
November - undecided (suggestions welcome)
12:30 LUNCH
Students may leave the library for lunch WITH their families if so desired. Otherwise,
the program room will be the designated eating area.
1:00 HOMESCHOOL SPANISH
1:30 HOMESCHOOL WRITING
Creative writing assignments will vary. Students will work on organizing their thoughts
and becoming more descriptive with their writing. We will also learn about character
development.

WINTER/SPRING HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS

NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE WINTER AND SPRING

FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES FIFTH AND UP

Join us twice a month for a fun-filled, educational session
WEDNESDAYS: February 11 and 18, March 11 and 18, April 8 and 15 and May 6
12:00 to 1:30 MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES FIRST THROUGH FIFTH GRADE
Join us twice a month for a fun-filled, education-packed day starting at 10:45 am
THURSDAYS: February 12 and 19, March 12 and 19, April 9 and 16 and May 7

10:45 Homeschool Writers
Sharpen your writing skills and have fun with Miss Elaine! We will be using various methods and styles to improve your knowledge and confidence when writing!

11:45 Homeschool Happenings
Join Miss Lynn to explore new topics! Bring your lunch!

1:45 Homeschool Spanish
Learn another language with Miss Noreen and Miss Lynn.

SIGN LANGUAGE AND Wii WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED

THIS FALL!

Twice a month and packed with activities for those in grades 1-5.

Register at the beginning of each month! THURSDAYS: September 11 and 18, October 9 and 16, November 13 and 20 and December 11.

Homeschool Art from 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join Miss Katie and learn techniques using
watercolors, pastels and tempera! Please wear appropriate clothing and bring your
own canvas. Occurs on all dates above except for October 16.

Homeschool Sign Language from 11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Signing fun with Miss Karen!

Homeschool Happenings from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Join Miss Lynn to explore new
topics! Bring your lunch!

Homeschool Writers from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sharpen your writing skills and have fun
with Miss Elaine! We will be using various methods and styles to improve your
knowledge and confidence when writing!

Homeschool Spanish from 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Learn another language with Miss Noreen
And Miss Lynn.

Homeschool “Recess” from 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Play the Wii on our big screen!

Middle And High School Homeschool Happenings

For homeschooled students in 6th grade and up. Bring a bag lunch and drink. Register the first day of the month.

Wednesdays, NOON —1:30 p.m. September 10 and 17,
October 8 and 15, November 12, 19 and December 10