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Voyagers was created to enrich the education of elementary and middle
school-aged children by offering group setting classes, giving our
children an opportunity to try things Mom and Dad might not do at home.
It is a wonderful place to meet other homeschoolers and make friends.
The kids seem to like it too. We even provide a structured
environment for little pre-school Voyagers with age-appropriate toys, playtime
and snacks!
All classes are taught from a Christian perspective.
Membership in Eagle’s Nest is a prerequisite for
participating in Voyagers.
Voyagers is for parents, too, and Mom or Dad must
participate by either teaching or assisting in a classroom [though
not necessarily their own child’s classroom].
Past classes include
Art Appreciation, Medieval Times,
Nature in a Nutshell, Animal Habitats, God and Family, Ceramics, Puppets,
American Girls, Georgia History, Sign Language, and many others.
Classes are offered one day per week, for two 10-week
semesters. We currently meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30. Most
classes are divided up by age groups so that our children can enjoy fun,
age-appropriate activities with kids their own age. Parents and their children
can sign up for their preferred classes each semester, although placement is
done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our plans for the 2009-2010 school year are as
follows:
- Orientation Meeting:
There will be two dates
for orientation. Attending
one of the orientation meetings is mandatory. The orientation meeting
will provide new and returning members with all the information they need
for this year in Voyagers [which
is why you have to come!] including
co-op guidelines and expectations. We will also have a question and
answer period in case anything is unclear. Orientation dates are
Tuesday, August 11th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Thursday, August 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at
Unity Baptist Church in Newnan.
- Annual Fee:
A $30 co-op annual fee will be due at the orientation meeting for all new
members. This fee covers both semesters of Voyagers.
- Class Registration:
Class descriptions and registration forms will be available at the
orientation meeting [just another reason why
you have to come!]. For
all but the youngest classes (Pre-K 4 and below) there will be at least 2
class choices each hour. Registration forms will be submitted on-line on
August 27th at 7 a.m. Mark your calendars! Details about
on-line registration will be given at orientation.
- Payment Drop-off:
Payment for classes is
due September 3rd.
Exact time and place TBA. Class fees typically range from $5 to $15 per class
and cover the cost of supplies [books, arts and crafts, snacks, etc.] that
each teacher buys for the semester.
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Waiting List:
There is currently a waiting list to get into Voyagers. Yes, we really are
that popular! If you are
interested in joining us, please let Rhonda Abercrombie know as soon as possible.
We will work our way down the list, placing as many families as possible as
space becomes available. To get on the Voyagers waiting list (or the
waiting list for our sister co-op, Explorers), send Rhonda,
rhonda_abercrombie@yahoo.com,
the following information:
Parent’s name
Address
Home phone number
Child’s name, birthday, and grade level (for 2009-2010)
Your co-op preference: Voyagers, Explorers or first available opening
- Guidelines: Click
here to
download Eagle's Nest Voyagers 2009-2010 Guidelines.
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The Fun Begins:
Classes start on September 10th, 2009 at
Unity Baptist Church
in Newnan. That’s
when the fun begins! We look forward to seeing you there.
For questions or
more information contact:
Susan Dell - Voyagers Co-op Director
or
Sandra Masters
- Voyagers Co-op Assistant Director
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