Sugar Creek Christian Home Educators is a cooperative of Christian families committed to supporting and encouraging one another to teach our children at home. |
Newsletter Deadline
| The deadline for articles to be submitted for the March newsletter is February 20. |
President’s Perspective
| "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) Thank the Lord. Even though we live in troubled times, He is still in control. He has plans for us that include a future resting place with Him in the house he's prepared. There was an overwhelming amount of news in the last month. Terrorists are still trying to kill us, an earthquake killed over a hundred thousand in Haiti, abortion was highlighted with another anniversary of the ROE v WADE decision, and a Senate race in Massachusetts brought a screeching halt to a runaway train in our congress. There's a lot of work to be done to help with these situations and the countless others that are less well covered by the media. The Lord wants us to have a servant's heart and there are certainly plenty of opportunities to serve. Yet, we need to make time to plug along with school. For, the most important thing we can do is to continue to raise these children that God has entrusted to us. SCCHE has had some great successes this year. Two areas, for example, continue to draw more people than ever. The M&M meetings and the High School events are very satisfying to those who attend. These aren't the only two, as many things are contributing to an exciting year for SCCHE. We're still getting new members joining even though there's less than half of this school year left. Many of them are really happy to find a good support group, which I'm glad to see. This group does a lot of things. The things we do can only be successful if parents take the time to get involved in an event. So, I want to thank those of you who are showing up to serve this group. Without your service, we'd cease to exist. There's plenty to get involved in with SCCHE. If you are interested in something, please help it out. SCCHE can always continue to be better with more helpers. I pray that God will bless each of you and your families and keep you safe. Your servants in Christ, George and Dee |
High School Happenings
RETRO NIGHTFebruary 19SCCHE high school students are going to have a 'Retro Night'! Everybody should come dressed in an outfit from the 1950's, 60's, 70's or 80's! There will be a prize for the “best dressed,” so get creative!! We are also going to play a ton of awesome group games such as Jesters, Four on a Couch, Guess Who, Telephone Pictionary, and many, many more! Guys should bring drinks, and girls should bring a snack/dessert, along with the SCCHE PERMISSION SLIPS AND REGISTRATION FORMS!!! It's going to be awesome, so we hope to see y'all there! Please RSVP to hs@scche.org to let us know you’re coming! |
PAINT BALL March 6SCCHE high school is going paintballing!!! The cost will be around $25 to $35, so if you want to come, be sure to put it on your calendar! |
BANQUETMay 21The SCCHE Student Council is currently making plans for the End-of-the-Year banquet and senior recognition. We wanted to help everyone plan ahead, so please save Friday, May 21st for this special event. May is a busy month, so we hope this helps y'all plan ahead to attend this awesome event! |
S.T.A.R.
| Another fun session of STAR is underway! You might think it's too soon to start planning for STAR 2011. Actually, the planning and preparation for STAR goes on nearly all year long (even in the summer!). It's NOT too early to list class ideas and to start praying about your involvement as a lead teacher. STAR's success as a co-op program is mostly due to the variety of class options we can offer - and that depends on volunteers willing to share their talents and passions with children. Won't you commit this program to prayer, and let us know if you feel led to teach a class? **Our STAR Open House will be held on the evening of the last day of STAR (March 9th). All SCCHE members and their guests are invited to come and see examples of the fun things we've done! In addition to display tables, we'll also have performances by our Christian Dance classes and our Theater classes. |
Activities and Events
Mix and MingleFebruary 9, 2010Topic: 'Tips on Preparing for AND Choosing a College' Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Stacey, Dean of the Honors College, HBU Mix & Mingle is provided as an encouragement and service to you. Please join us! You have so much to add. Additionally, if you have a friend who is interested in joining SCCHE, we will have membership interviews as well. Please RSVP for childcare. |
SCCHE Project FairOur SCCHE Project Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 9th, in conjunction with STAR Open House. Now is the time to work on or complete a fun project to share with other families.Here are some examples of projects others might enjoy: - interesting facts about an animal you've cared for, worked with, or studied - your favorite hobby (stitchery, model cars or trains, metalworking, artwork, etc.) - a project board showing your favorite unit study for the year - a science project (can be a live demo, as long as it won't be dangerous or messy) - anything you've studied and think would be interesting to others. Keep in mind that all projects should be appropriate for viewing by SCCHE member families and children. There will be NO judging, and each participant will receive a certificate. To reserve your table space, please contact fair@scche.org. Reservations are required, and space is limited. |
Field Trips
| We welcome your contribution and encourage your involvement! Whether a new idea or an old favorite, if you would like to coordinate a field trip, please contact the Field Trips Director. The General Registration Form for Activities & Field Trips and General Permission Slips are available either online or in the back of your SCCHE Parent Handbook. All registration forms and fees (if applicable) must be postmarked by deadline and mailed to the noted field trip coordinator in order to be officially registered. Please, no registrations by phone. If you are sending your child(ren) in the care of another parent, please include a completed General Permission Slip along with your Field Trip Registration form. This is a must if someone else is going to be responsible for your children. Thank you! Field Trips are for SCCHE Members ONLY! |
AD Players Children's TheaterBased on the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Voice of the Prairie tells the life story of one of America's most popular authors. The play brings to life Laura Ingalls Wilder's stories, providing children with a glimpse into the author's life as an American pioneer.Date: February 26 Registration Deadline: February 5 |
Park Days
| Come join the fun on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 1 to 3 pm. Bring balls, skates, bikes, scooters, or whatever your kids will enjoy. There are restrooms and water fountains. Please come and join the fun! |