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September 2007 • Volume 11, Number 4
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About The Letter Home
The Letter Home is published monthly by BayShore School & Educational Services. The newsletter is only available through email and on our webpage. Many of you have asked if it is ok to share this email newsletter with others ...most certainly, YES!! If using material from this newsletter for another publication, please cite "The Letter Home" as your source and list our website, email and/or mailing address. Edited by Lenore Colacion Hayes and two cats, Fig and Max who try very hard to get this in your email box by the 10th day of each month.
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Community Calendar
September 8: 10th Annual 5K and 2k Walk for Animals at Huntington Beach Central Park West (18000 Goldenwest Street in Huntington Beach). The Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is proud to present a 5 kilometer and 2 kilometer walk September 9: Japanese Folksong and Dance Show at the James Armstrong Theatre ( 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance). Time: 1 PM. Tickets are $10. Call the Theatre Box Office at 310/781.7171. September 14-16: Mexican Independence Day at Olvera Street (845 N. Alameda Street in
23rd Annual Coastal Clean Up Coastweeks September 15 - October 7 September 21: A Visit With Great Presidents at Forest Lawn Covina Hills - Church of Our Heritage. History comes alive when professional actors portray presidents such as Harry S. Truman, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and share interesting facts about their lives and times. This event is free, but reservations are required. Book early as these fill fast. Shows: 9:30 AM and again at 11 AM. Space is limited. For information and reservations, please contact Matt Aaronson, Educational Coordinator, at 323)/340.4745 or by email at maaronson@forestlawn.com . Information (including driving directions) are available on the Forest Lawn website. September 23: Spider Pavilion Opens at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County (900 Exposition Blvd. (between Vermont and Figueroa.). After the butterflies have gone, spiders take over our South Lawn habitat. Curb your spider fears and join us as we welcome our newest exhibit. Watch amazing Orb Weaver spiders create webs, and stick around to see what happens at feeding time! Cost: Adults $3; students and seniors $2; children (5-12) $1. September 25: Ocean Adventures, a changing exhibit at the Children’s Museum in La Habra. Children will take on the role of conservationists and come to the aid of sharks, seals, sea lions, dolphins, whales, and many other marine species in peril. As they learn what marine life needs to survive and how it is threatened by pollution, over-fishing, loss of habitat, and other human factors, exhibit visitors will appreciate the importance of protecting our oceans and realize that we can all do our part to make a difference. Exhibit ends January 20, 2008. Additional information is available online. Please note that the Children’s Museum will be closed from Labor Day through September 24 for refurbishing. September 29: Los Angeles Archives Bazaar at The Huntington Library and Gardens (1151 Oxford Road in San Marino). Students, teachers, amateur historians, and others will find a treasure trove of local history at the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar. Exhibits from 40 historical collections and archives will offer numerous resources for exploring the rich histories of L.A.’s diverse communities and virtually any subject related to the region. Time: 10:30 AM - 4 PM. This free event will take place in Friends’ Hall. Additional information is available online or by calling 626/405.2100. September 30: Fall Reptile Show at El Dorado Nature Center (7550 E. Spring Street in Long Beach). Snakes, lizards, and amphibians on display at this event presented by members of the Southern California Herpetology Society. Time: 10 AM - 3 PM. For more information contact the Nature Center at 562/570.1771 or visit their website. October 2007 October 5: A Visit With Great Presidents at Forest Lawn Cypress - Church of Our Fathers.History comes alive when professional actors portray presidents such as Harry S. Truman, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and share interesting facts about their lives and times. This event is free, but reservations are required. Book early as these fill fast. Shows: 9:30 AM and again at 11 AM. Space is limited. For information and reservations, please contact Matt Aaronson, Educational Coordinator, at 323)/340.4745 or by email at maaronson@forestlawn.com. Information (including driving directions) are available on the Forest Lawn website. October 6: Drawing Carnivorous Plants at The Huntington Library and Gardens (1151 Oxford Road in San Marino). Take a close-up look at the strange and wonderful world of carnivorous plants in this botanical art workshop led by Chelsea Dean. Children can sharpen their drawing skills while investigating the mysterious habits of pitcher plants, sundews, and Venus flytraps. Time: 9 - 11 AM. Ages 7 and up, with accompanying adult. Members: $20. Non-members: $25. Registration is required and can be made by calling 626/405.2128.
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Teacher Open Houses October 1: Museum of the American West, Griffith Park (Los Angeles). Enhance the new school year with classroom ideas from eight great museums while spending time with your family on a day designed especially for you. You and one guest receive free admission to Museum of the American West for the day. Additional guests pay regular museum admission. Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM. For additional information, visit the Autry National Center website. October 3: Mission San Juan Capistrano will host its Annual Teacher's Open House for the coming school year in the fall of 2007. Speakers and learning stations will provide teachers with information on making their tour of the Mission more successful and how to engage students in the learning process while at the Mission. This year's Mission sponsored education programs feature extended Mission Matters programming, new Native American education, Discovery Science Center science sessions, and the opportunity for student tours to "Stay and Play" in San Juan Capistrano by booking a follow up visit the Zoomar's Petting Zoo and picnic grounds located in the historic Los Rios District. The wine and appetizer Open House is free to teachers. Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Click here to receive an invitation, or contact Regina Lozic at 949/234.1318 or by email at rlozic@missionsjc.com. October 4: Vroman’s Book Store (695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena). Attention all librarians, educators of Pre-K-12, and home school instructors! Vroman’s would like to invite you to attend an evening hosted by our expert children’s staff to discuss the latest in children’s literature, upcoming school events, our educator services and more. This is one of our most popular events of the year, so don’t miss out! Attendees will receive a 20% discount coupon instead of a goodie bag this year. October 17: The Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) invites Southland teachers for a special complimentary evening with Aquarium educators to discover tips on incorporating marine science education in the classroom. Teachers will have the opportunity to meet with the Aquarium’s education staff in the Boeing Learning Center and Honda Theater to observe both classroom and theater presentations offered at the Aquarium to advance students’ knowledge of marine biology in a fun and interactive learning environment. The Aquarium will also display the “Aquarium on Wheels,” and discuss this outreach program. Teachers will receive 20 percent off on all books in the Aquarium’s Pacific Collections gift store. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Free to Southland teachers - on a first-serve basis - RSVP required. Call 562/951.1630. Workshops, Conferences & More Starting Soon! In late September / Early October Fall Parenting Classes at Rolling Hills United Methodist Church (26438 Crenshaw Blvd., in Rolling Hills Estates). Progressive non-sectarian parent education for the South Bay. Classes for parents include: Parenting Toddlers & Preschoolers (5 Tuesdays), Mindful Parenting (4 Wednesdays), and Parenting Your Teenager (5 Tuesdays). Also offered is The Sandcastles Program: Helping the Children of Divorce Rebuild, a one-session program that uses age-appropriate activities to help children (ages 6 through 17) process their feelings and the experience of their parents' divorce. Children attend their own activity groups while parents attend a class focusing on co-parenting skills. Adults and children come together for the last half hour of the program. Cost of classes vary; partial scholarships are available. For more information, call Cindy at 310/ 377.6771 ext. 105, or email her at cindy@rhumc.org. A downloadable (PDF) flyer (with registration form) is available online. September 22-23: Whole Parent, Whole Family Conference at the Sacramento Waldorf School (3750 Bannister Road in Fair Oaks). This two-day event offers a number of workshops on family life and alternatives in education. The conference workshops are for adults; young children (infant through 11) may participate in the children’s programs held at the school, for an additional cost. Children 12 and older are invited to help by working in the childcare rooms (pay is available). Additional information, including cost, workshop descriptions, and more, are available online, or by calling 303/546.0070. The conference is sponsored by Informed Family Life and The Center for Creative Growth. October 9 - November 13,: Essential Poetry for the Elementary Classroom at the Bowers Museum (2002 North Main Street in Santa Ana ). Practice the art of poetry reading, writing, revision and online publishing for use in your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms. Workshop instructor Sue Cronmiller holds an MFA in poetry from UCI and is the Founding Director of the UCI Poetry Academy and Writing LAB, as well as the non-profit Poetry Xchange. Hours: 4-6 PM for six weeks. Cost: $200.00 (six-week workshop). For reservations please contact 714/567.3679. October 10: Preparing Students for College and Beyond: A Conversation Between Two Presidents at Beckman Auditorium, Caltech. As part of its centennial celebration, Homeschool News September 12-13: Aquarium of the Pacific Homeschool Days (downtown Long Beach). While the Aquarium will be open to the general public, no classroom-based school trips will be booked during these days. Ocean related activities, biofacts, and our education staff will be stationed throughout the morning. These engaging learning stations will allow students of all ages to experiment, investigate, and explore marine habitats and concepts. Hours: 9 AM - 12 noon. Cost: $6.00/person (parent or child). For more information, call 562/951.1630 or visit the Aquarium website. Classes for Homeschoolers at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department offers daytime classes specifically for homeschoolers, beginning on September 18. Classes include ceramic studio; drawing, painting and watercolor; beginning and intermediate fencing; piano; and Picasso and Me. There are specific age limits for each class, depending on the offering. For additional information, go the the Parks & Rec website or call the registration line at 310/618.2720.
Homeschool Days at Legoland Carlsbad Complete the online registration form to receive a discount coupon ($17.00/person for one-day) good for any of the Homeschool Days. Parking is not included in the discount, and no discounts are available at the gate without the coupon. Coupons are valid only on the designated homeschool days. Dates in 2007 Dates in 2008 For additional information and to register for the discount, visit the Homeschool Day web page at Legoland’s website. Legoland’s phone number is 760/918.5346. |
aimed at raising funds to help support their programs. Walk with a purpose knowing that each step is helping fund veterinary care for sick animals, neutering subsidization, feral cat rescue, cruelty prevention through human education and pet-assisted therapy. Well-mannered dogs, on leashes, are encouraged to attend. Unfortunately, no puppies under 6 months are allowed. Hours: 9 AM - 12 noon. Additional information is available on the OC 
Los Angeles). Enjoy live music, dancing, and entertainment, as well as carnival rides and much more. If you have never been to Olvera Street on Mexican Independence Day, it is definitely something to behold! However, it does get crowded - so prepare in advance if you are taking children. This event is open from 10 AM - 10 PM daily, and is free to the public. Parking in the area costs, depending on the lot. For additional information, call 213/625.5045. For more information about Mexican Independence Day go to the Olvera Street 
begins on the third Saturday in September. The kick off for the celebration is Coastal Cleanup Day, when 50,000 Californians come together across the state to keep our coasts and inland waterways free of debris. For a list of related events (including hikes, organized clean-ups, workshops, and more) throughout the state, go to the Coastal Commission 
Tickets are sold in half-hour time slots throughout the day. Members receive free admission and the first available tickets. Exhibit ends on November 4, 2007. For more information, call 213/763.3466 (DINO) or visit the 
Pasadena's Polytechnic School is honored to host Dr. Steven B. Sample, president of the University of Southern California, and Caltech's president Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau for a compelling discussion about the changing dynamics in academia and the best ways in which to prepare students to confront the challenges and opportunities that await them in college. Larry Mantle, host of 89.3 KPCC's AirTalk, will moderate the conversation, which will be followed by questions from the audience. Time: 8 PM. This free event does not require tickets or advance reservations. For more information, visit the Caltech 