Vancouver Practicum 2018
9th Annual Classical Conversations Parent Equipping Event
Vancouver Practicum
Have you ever felt stumped by homeschooling? Are you looking for a key-something that will make all your efforts work together for success. Then we are so glad you are joining us this summer at our local 3-Day Practicum; Unlocking Language: The Art of Grammar.
Here you will find a community of local families, eager to explore the classical model of education and classical tools that make learning all subjects with your children satisfying.
Tuesday, Jun 26, 2018, 08:30 AM
Vancouver Church of Christ, 9019 Northeast 86th Street, Vancouver, WA 98662
Thank you for registering for the Vancouver Practicum!
Welcome!
Below you will find all the details for our quickly approaching practicum. Schedules, checklists, reminders... We hope it will help your preparation for Practicum go more smoothly. PLEASE read the WHOLE thing so you have all the information you need.
We would greatly appreciate your prayers as many people work to get the final details ironed out.
If you have questions - please contact the Practicum Hostess, Jamie Noorlun at jnoorlun@gmail.com
Registration
Each day- 8:30am
- Follow the Signs to the Registration Area. Find your correct table by last name.
- Turn in Risk Release Waiver if you are bringing children and/or teen helpers
- Receive name tags & paperwork (if you're given a lanyard, please return on Thursday)
- There will be teen helpers to assist you in finding your way to the correct Camp locations.
Camp supplies, if needed, can be purchased in the bookstore.
IMPORTANT: Please note Classical Conversations is no longer accepting checks -Cash or Card Only
We will be taking an offering each day to show our appreciation for the use of the church facilities.
Our Practicum Speaker- Christy Myhre
Daily Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration Begins/Bookstore Open/Kids camps open for drop off.
IMPORTANT: Please note Classical Conversations is no longer accepting checks - Cash or Card only
9:00 a.m. General Training Session Begins/Student Camps Begin
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch Hour/Bookstore Open at 12:15
**Parents are responsible for their children during this hour**
SEE BELOW FOR LUNCHES ON SITE- To help us plan, please sign up and pay for lunches by June 21st
1:00-4:00 p.m. Parent Training/Tutor Training/Student Camps
4:00-4:30 p.m. Bookstore Open
IMPORTANT: Please note Classical Conversations is no longer accepting checks -
Cash or Card only
What to Bring Checklist
(You can download this list to print at the bottom of the page.)
__ Risk-Release Waiver - print, fill out, and bring with you
__ Lunch- (Pack your own lunch, choose on site lunch- available to purchase below, or choose off site restaurant)
__ Blanket to sit outside
__ Sunscreen, hat and jacket dependent on the weather
PARENT SESSIONS
__ Clipboard, folder or binder
__ Writing paper & pen for taking notes
__ A snack & drink
__ Donation for the church if you desire
__ Academic Orientation Materials (if a Tutor/Director)
NURSERY
__ Any baby items needed, in a marked bag
__ A bottle/cup with name clearly marked
PLAYCAMP
__ A snack for morning and for afternoon
__ A cup and drink with name clearly marked
GEODRAW CAMP
__ *It is strongly recommended that students have the Cycle 1 Geography Trivium Table (this resource will be used in the coming year). Limited copies will be available to purchase on the first day of Practicum from the bookstore*
__ 2 pencils
__ 2 good erasers
__ A ruler or straight edge
__ A snack & drink for morning and afternoon snack
LATIN CAMP
__ *It is strongly recommended that students have the Latin Trivium Table (this is a valuable resource for the Latin strand in Challenge ). Limited copies will be available to purchase on the first day of Practicum from the bookstore. *
__ Pen/Pencil
__ Lined Paper
__ A snack & drink for morning and afternoon
* You can purchase items outright on Tuesday morning. You can pay by cash, and the Bookstore Representative will hold your payment, and allow you to pay with the rest of your order later in the week (allowing you to take advantage of bulk purchase discounts.)
ENJOY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
** Pick up your children from camp immediately when the AM session is over.
** Parents are responsible to supervise their children during lunch.
** Please pick up all trash to leave the facility as nice as we found it.
There is PLENTY of grassy space in the sun or shade for you to eat with your children. (There are several fast food restaurants and a Costco nearby)
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NEW OPTION!
PRE-PURCHASE LUNCHES- PROVIDED ON CAMPUS.
ORDER AND PAY BELOW:
To make your practicum experience a little more relaxing and relational, we are offering the option of pre-purchasing your lunch meals for you and your family. You can purchase meals for one, two or all three days. To ensure we have enough food for all who want to participate please sign up by filling in the form below by June 21st.
MENU:
TUESDAY- Chicken Taco Salad or Nacho Bar
WEDNESDAY- Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls
THURSDAY-Pasta Bar with Chicken Alfredo or Bolognaise sauce
***All days will include gluten free options, a green salad, fruit and cookie dessert and lemon water.
COST:
ADULTS (13+) $6.00/PERSON/DAY
CHILDREN (2-12) $4.00/PERSON/DAY
(Whole family option $20.00 for up to 6 lunches per household)
GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
TO ORDER:
See form below.
Select all meal choices for both adults and children for each day that meals are needed. Calculate total due (remember to count each meal and each day). Send payment.
PAYMENTS:
Please send payments to Katja Delavar here
Click the link below to order meals. Then click the link above and send your payment.
SNACK BAR: CHALLENGE STUDENT FUNDRAISER -look for it!
Are you contracted to attend a Program Academic Orientation?
In order to attend training, you must:
1. Have signed a contract and turned it into your director.
2. Print and sign this document and BRING IT WITH YOU to training. The trainers will collect it from you when you arrive.
You will recieve an confirmation email and attached materials in an email from your Trainer by Monday, June 11th.
If you do not receive it, please contact
Kim Newton at classicalkimnewton@gmail.com .