Monday, July 30, 2007

Parent Support Meeting this Wednesday

Well, it is that time again. This Wednesday evening at 7pm it is time for our Parent Support Meeting at Bean to Cup. I won't be attending as we are leaving camping for 10 days the very next day and you know me, I'll be doing alot at the last minute... it's how I work... And I know that Karen has a previous commitment and won't be attending either. I look forward to seeing everyone at the September meeting if not sooner.

Andrea

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

New Info about Yoga -- input needed

I got this email from Terryn:

Unfortunately, a colleague at work has resigned and I have taken on more hours to help with the extra load over summer.This means that I don't have any certain morning off.However, if you are still thinking of summer yoga, just let me know and I will do my best to make it happen.In September, I have been offered to teach classes in Lake Country so I will teach 3 classes every Tuesday night.I would like to honor my committment and continue to teach in Vernon also, I am just working out which day and what time.I would love input from the homeschoolers. Is 12:00 the best time? Is there a best day?Did the 6 week session work best? or 8 weeks? Would offering it once in the fall and then spring be better or was continuous a good fit?I know that attendance started to drop off towards summer.I am here until the end of October so I would like to start one right in September and then I am away until December so I would probably offer it again in January.That is what I am thinking. Any input would be great!Thank you so much Mary-Sue!
Terryn

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Meeting Tonight

Just a reminder that we're meeting tonight, 7:00 at Bean to Cup.

Invitation to the Vernon Art Gallery

Hi Everyone,

I am inviting all homeschoolers who are interested to join us (The Inner World School) to listen to the curator speak about the current main exhibit at the Vernon Art Gallery. I found it a very powerful statement about the environment and it is just plain beautiful. But they are all nude - realistically nude - like we all would look like.... just standing there. I didn't find it offensive but I know some might... Anyways, if you want to join us, let me know as soon as possible as I have to make arrangements with the curator for ages and numbers of kids. You can call me 503-5416 or e-mail agordon-smith@shaw.ca. Following is the e-mail about it I sent out for the Inner World School FYI. I'm working on the date of July 17 at 1:15pm.

Andrea
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Hello Everyone,
The workshop didn't get started yesterday as planned because we had some sickness at our house. So I was out spreading the word about the Inner World School around town and what we have planned for this summer, because I think it is pretty incredible! I stopped in to the Vernon Art Gallery while I was out and was very pleased to discover that their art exhibits right now are all about the environment. And next Tuesday some of the artists are coming in to talk about their art right during the time that we will be doing the workshop. They have agreed that we could attend. The talk will be at 12:10.
Also, there is an incredible exhibit in the main room that makes a very powerful statement about what has happened to the North American environment. I am going to arrange for the currator to come and speak to us about the paintings. However, I will be arranging it to happen at 1:15 on the following Tuesday as an optional activity for the "It's Easy Being Green" participants as the exhibit involves quite a lot of nudity. I don't find it offensive and it is not pornographic in anyway but some children's (or parent's) sensibilities might not be ready for it. So I will leave it to parental discretion. I'll also be opening it up to our homeschooling group to attend as well.
I am so excited and passionate about this workshop this summer. I hope you will come and join us. If finances are holding you back, please, please, take advantage of our scholarship program! Come and join us as we joyfully find ways of loving our earth and living with less impact upon her. And please tell your friends about us - help me spread the word of our unusual little school.
To register, call Andrea at 503-5416 or e-mail innerworldschool@shaw.ca