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PLDL Story Times
The Portage Lake District Library invites children to go wild for National Wildlife Week and make tracks to Storytime on Thursday, March 17, at 10:15 a.m. Join park ranger Valerie Martin and learn about Isle Royale animals. Kids can try on real moose antlers and make their own pair to wear home.
Kids are also invited to swim over to the library for Storytime on Wednesday, March 23, at 10:15 a.m. and dive into Lake Superior without getting wet. Valerie Martin will continue the National Wildlife Week celebrations with stories and songs about creatures that live in Lake Superior. Children will create a food chain and help protect the greatest lake from invaders.
These Storytimes with guest presenter Valerie Martin are part of a special tribute to the wildlife that live on Isle Royale and to the creatures that live in Lake Superior. All young children are invited to participate. Regular weekly Storytimes will continue as usual. For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.
2 Science Field Trip Opportunities –
Two field trip opportunities are available to us and I would be willing to arrange for our students to attend if families are interested. Please email me at (withheld for archive) , by the end of the day on March 22nd, with the number of students you would bring, if you are interested, so that I can then contact MTU to find out if/when it would work for our group to attend.
The wolf one is on Wed. April 13th at 1:30 at the LL School forest... This one has a $25 charge to be split among the families attending-- so far 2 families RSVPd.
The raptor one is at 12:30 on April 29th at Brockway Mtn. This one is free. Will go to ~2:15 w/ an optional hike somewhere near the Mtn.
I'm anxiously awaiting tons of RSVPs :)
It will be a fun time of year to have a good excuse to go outside.
Isle Royale Moose-Wolf Ecology Field Trip
Who: Grades 4-6
When: Mon-Thur, April 11-21
Where: Lake Linden School Forest
Cost: $25 per class
The Western UP Center is partnering with the Isle Royale National Park and the Isle Royale Institute to offer this field trip.
Students will become research scientists, searching the study site area for wooden stakes which represent wolves, moose, or moose kill sites on the island, and record their data. This simulation represents the actual field data collected during Winter Wolf-Moose studies on Isle Royale.
Students will also have the opportunity to examine moose bones and discover what scientists can learn about the animals by looking at their bones. In addition, students will learn about a winter tick found on Isle Royale.
Brockway Mountain Raptor Migration Viewing
Who: Grades 3-12
When: Friday, April 29
Where: Brockway Mountain Drive
Cost: Free
Dana Richter, Copper Country Audubon, along with other experienced "birders" will provide a 60-minute program for students that will include an introduction to the raptor migration and raptor identification. Students will use binoculars and a spotting scope to identify hawks, eagles and falcons flying overhead. Students will also view mounted raptors to practice their ID skills
PLDL Ancient Copper Artifacts –
The Portage Lake District Library will host programs sponsored by the Ancient Artifacts Preservation Society on Friday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 19, at 2:00 p.m.
Don Spohn, a long time collector of ancient copper artifacts, will present "Ancient Copper Artifacts and Stone Tools" at both programs. Spohn will show selected pieces from his collection, discuss various cultures that pounded copper through the ages, and describe ancient people's spiritual and symbolic connection to copper. Participants are invited to bring copper artifacts that they have for inspection and discussion.
There will also be a discussion and showing of locally found ancient stone tools. The public is welcome to bring items they have that could be stone tools or just their curiosity and interest in what others have found.
Library programs are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.
Prospective History Smackdown Coach –
From Val – As far as I've heard no one has put together a team yet. If anyone wants to do so please let me know and I'll help get the word out for students interested in joining. Thank you!
Dear Past or Prospective Local History Smackdown Coach:
The 9th Annual Copper Country High School Local History Smackdown is just around the corner, so please remind your students that now is the time to form their teams. Due to seating limitations on the Calumet Theater stage, we can register no more than twenty teams total. With registration on an as
-received basis, encourage your students to register early, so they don't miss out. Registration also determines team order in the event, with the questions getting progressively harder through the rounds, the earliest registrants consequently get the easiest questions. Another reason to
register early! The registration deadline is March 31st this year.
There is one rule change this year, the pass can now no longer be used during the first two rounds. This year also, questions in the second round will be photo-based. An image will be projected (it may be historic or contemporary) and then a question utilizing the image will be asked. The usual rules apply as to time limit, consultation, etc., except as already mentioned, the pass is not available for this round. The Smackdown Team has written many new questions for this year's Smackdown but as always, many
from previous competitions are being recycled. For a list of the sources from which questions are drawn, see the park's Smackdown page on our website at http://www.nps.gov/kewe/forkids/smackdown.htm
You will also find at that same URL, registration information, a coaches guide, a student guide, and after the registration deadline, this year's sample questions (for new coaches - be sure to study those!). For your convenience, a registration form is attached to this email.
Unfortunately for many Copper Country high schools, local history has been dropped from their curricula to middle or even elementary school. So please think of this event as a great opportunity to enhance your student's historical education and perhaps make history more relevant and fun. It is
certainly a great way to show off your students to the broader Copper Country and for them to add another highlight to their college applications. So please, if you have not participated before as a coach,
consider it this year.
If you haven't coached a team before, or if it has been awhile, please contact me with any questions. I would be happy to speak with you.
Thank you.
Regards,
Brian
Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange at the PLDL –
Regular meetings of the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange are held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library. The next meeting will be March 21, and everyone is invited to participate.
Each month will feature a different type of food, and March's meeting will focus on gluten-free casseroles. Participants are welcome to bring their favorite gluten-free casserole for sampling and are encouraged to share their recipes. Copies of the recipes will be made at the library. Please list all ingredients used in making foods that are shared at these meetings and identify the brand names of the gluten-free ingredients. Bringing food is not a requirement for attendance.
The Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange is organized by and for those who are interested in or required to follow a gluten-free diet. Gluten-free eating requires the avoidance of all wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Most people find it challenging at first, but are excited to find recipes and foods that are fun and easy to make and tasty to eat. The Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange is an opportunity to share those great recipes and learn from others. Everyone who is interested in learning more about gluten-free eating is encouraged to attend.
This program is free and open to all. For more information, please (withheld for archive) or visit www.pldl.org.
Meet Finlandia Day –
Hello Homeschool Parents & Families,
Meet Finlandia Day is coming up on Friday, April 1st.
Parents, families, and prospective students of all ages are invited to meet faculty, learn about financial aid, attend a class session, and have lunch with us at Finlandia University.
We also always welcome those of you who might be looking for a dual-placement for your home school scholar.
For more information or to RSVP, call us (withheld for archive) .
And, a side note: Finlandia University will be represented once again at the INCH Convention in Lansing, MI. Although we made an application for MACHE in MN, due to the overwhelming response from colleges, we were asked to re-apply for the opportunity to be included in the 2012 conference. If you are planning to attend either one, I hope it's a valuable time for you and your family. If you are in Lansing, make sure to find Finlandia University and stop and share a story about your experience.
Thank you.
Lynn
(withheld for archive)
PLDL DINO-mite Dinosaur Dig –
The Portage Lake District Library and the Copper Country Reading Council will co-host a "DINO-mite Dinosaur Dig!" on Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the library.
All children Pre-K through Upper Elementary are invited to join the fun. Kids will dig for dinosaur "bones" and reconstruct the dinosaurs they find, listen to and write dinosaur stories, and learn dinosaur facts. They will also make maps of dinosaur habitats and learn how to write legends for their maps. Participants will take home a small dinosaur and some pre-historic "mud" (playdough) to make dinosaur tracks in.
Library programs are free and everyone is invited. For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.
The Story Line Project –
(From Amy : If homeschool families are interested in being able to work on their projects at the PLDL, they could email by March 25th (withheld for archive) to express their interest and I can work w/ PLDL to set up some work sessions time. Sometimes things get accomplished easier when we set aside a special time and place to get things done.)
Dear Homeschooling Families,
The attachments to this email contain an in-depth explanation of an exciting opportunity for you and your children to participate in The Story Line Project, a public art project that will be seen by thousands of people. This project celebrates your ancestors and your family history. Many local children and families will participate, and this is a special invitation to homeschooling families to join in creating this remarkable artwork.
The Story Line Project is headed by local artist Mary Wright and coordinated by Carol Ekstrom. As you may recall, Mary is renowned for her large, community art projects. She did the Chairs Project, where dozens and dozens of chairs were painted in Finnish blue and white designs and displayed in a long stack up the entire length of the Quincy Mine Shaft. She did the Doors Project, where dozens of wooden doors featured portraits of local ancestors and were displayed along Quincy Street in Hancock. Mary also did the Mittens Project, where community members decorated huge mittens that were also lined up along the entire length of Quincy Street in Hancock. Mary Wright has done numerous other community art projects, and The Story Line Project is the latest of her endeavors.
Please take time to read the enclosed materials so you can learn about the scope of this project. There is much to be gained by participating in this work. You can visit the website at www.thestorylineproject.com
Participants will also be able to attend the performance of the opera, Rockland, next July. After this performance, all of the stories gathered from The Story Line Project will be archived and transferred to the website of the Keweenaw National Historic Park website, and will be available online for future generations to read.
The deadline for panel entries to arrive in Houghton is May 15, 2011. Extension of deadlines can be arranged.
If you cannot access these attachments, please let me know and I will mail copies to you, or you can pick them up at the library. I will also be happy to arrange work sessions in the library community room if you like. Let me know how I can help you in any way. I would also greatly appreciate knowing if you want to participate or not. Please send me an email letting me know your level of interest so I know what to plan for.
Thank you so much for taking time to read this and for your consideration in participating.
Best to you always,
Chris
Chris Alquist
www.pldl.org
The following links will take you to the attachments:
A New Wave of Genealogists: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1lw-_1LX0N8HFhrlfF6Sl2sEyjdfd4HzRRtcztRh2L78Xm3XRAKPzbCif7toG&hl=en&authkey=CLrP_PwD
Remembering the Chairs: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1doBw3Kzpr3LRKG070xTFbPPVwBlRU0ZxEgdwkOt0NwnENKOlXdmiemu2xm9v&hl=en&authkey=COme3IsJ
WPA's 28th Annual Home Education Conference –
Register now for the 28th annual WPA Home Education Conference on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Find information on the WPA Web site http://homeschooling-wpa.org/conference/index.shtml or get a hard copy by emailing WPA at (withheld for archive) or calling the WPA voice mail at (withheld for archive) .
Email WPA to have conference announcements mailed to you at no charge and give them to people you know. wpa@homeschooling-wpa.org
Email your networks and friends and encourage them to visit WPA's conference website or request a free hard copy of the conference announcement.
Here's an overview of the conference:
98 workshops, 53 new
Choosing a Curriculum • Blogging • Hands-on Science • Starting a Family Business • Homeschooling Boys • Socialization • Being a Homeschooling Dad • Homeschooling Kids of Different Ages • Baking Sourdough Bread • Kids With Special Needs • Homeschooling Without Outside Support • Dealing with Boy Energy • Homeschooling for High School • College Admission and Financial Aid • and much more
Outstanding new and returning speakers
Connections workshops for the whole family
Ham/Amateur Radio and Weather Spotting • Bird Banding • Nanotechnology • Ground School for Future Pilots • Theatrical Techniques • Unit Origami • Taekwondo • Rock Polishing • and much more
More opportunities to meet homeschoolers
General session and graduation ceremony
Affordable on-site housing and all-you-can-eat buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The conference for everyone
Whether you're completely new to homeschooling or a veteran; Whether your children are toddlers, teens, or grown; Whether you purchase your curriculum, create your own, do unit studies, are eclectic, or unschool; Whatever your reasons for homeschooling.
Save $15 on your conference registration fees and $7 on each WPA handbook you purchase by becoming a member of WPA.
Get a $10 WPA coupon (NOTE from Val: Holly (withheld for archive) has graciously kept us informed about the WPA conference – so if you want to credit someone it should be her) for each individual or family who did not attend the conference in 2009 or 2010 and who names you on their registration form as the one who encouraged them. http://homeschooling-wpa.org/conference/special.shtml#coupons
Thank you.
The WPA Board
Wisconsin Parents Association
Voice Mail
(withheld for archive)
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KFRC Kids Consignment Sale–
A consignment sale to benefit the KFRC Tree House Indoor Playground is being held at the Copper Country Mall on the weekend of April 8th – 9th. See the flier online at:
Community Ice Show
The Copper Country Skating Academy with the Michigan Tech Learn to Skate Program Presents:
"Happily Ever After?"
Saturday, March 19 at 7:00pm * Sunday, March 20 at 2:00pm
John MacInnes Student Ice Arena * Adults $7 & Children $5
Myths, Folktales, Fairy Tales, Legends, Tall Tales, even Fables, all these are stories humans hand down from generation to generation to explain how the world came to be, and why or how it works as it does. The stories that our skaters will present pit the forces of good against the forces of evil in an eternal, universal struggle for balance and beauty. In the world of our Ice Show, evil or chaos takes many forms and heroes, heroines, or just plain folks are called on to come to the rescue!
Come and join us as we celebrate "Happily Ever After?" and showcase the young skating talent in our community. From the beginners in the Michigan Tech Learn to Skate program, to the high school seniors from the Copper Country Skating Academy, this year's show is full of excitement, great choreography and lots of hard work from our participants.
Fundraiser for Fire Loss
Hi everyone,
This message is for those of you who have been enjoying Wendy's programs about organic gardening and herbs at the Portage Lake District Library. She and Kevin had a terrible fire on Saturday, March 5, and lost a storage building that contained all of their power tools and hand tools. A fundraiser they are having so that they can re-build and start over is described below. Thank you for your help in supporting them through this difficult time. You may call or email me if you have questions.
Chris Alquist
Community Programs Director
Portage Lake District Library
(withheld for archive)
| Hello Friends and Family, |
Items to Remember:
Open Swim at Finlandia's Pool, 1-2pm on Thusdays ($2 per a person; $6 for a family, with possible gym time afterwards until 2:30). Parents can swim too or enjoy some time chatting with other adults. This is an excellent way to get to know other homeschoolers while giving the kids some exercise and group activities! Remember that in order to participate in the Open Gym the child must wear clean gym shoes or socks. Per Finlandia's rules – bare feet are not permitted.
Drama Club - Tuesdays, 3-4(:30) at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay.
Gymnastics with Jeanie on Mondays at 2:30 (for young kids) and 3:30 for grade-schoolers.
No Homeschool Chess on March 25 and April 8 due to the 4H sponsoring chess with the MTU Chess Club during those weeks. This is an opportunity to learn some new skills and play different people. All ages can attend. Contact (withheld for archive) with any questions. March 19 &26, April 9 &16, CHESS with the MTU Chess Club, MTU Mub. Rooms to be determined. Cost free for members, and $10 membership fee for non-members. Scholarships are available. (withheld for archive).
From Val (Updates Coordinator):
Next week Amy (withheld for archive) will be doing the "Updates!" as there are a few things I need to take care of with my kids. My daughter will once again be going to Shriners' Hospital to see how she's progressed since surgery and my oldest son is facing his own difficulties right now – so prayers for our family over the next week would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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