HOPE for Homeschoolers
A Ministry of Calvary Castle Rock, CO
2024 Calendar of events
This Saturday, April 6th is our big outreach event of the year! We pray you all can join us and bring a friend or two! Please help spread the word via text or social media as we pray for many to find connection through the many 1&2 day faith-based programs in our area!
Don't forget the curriculum swap on the 6th... drop off homeschooling books & curriculum at 9:15 & around 10:15 those who brought books can "shop" from the other books brought. The goal is you take approximately what you brought and then after 30min or so you can shop more. You may take your remaining items or leave them to be donated. Thank you!
Join us at our second Saturday gatherings during the months of February, April, June, August & Oct for moms (sorry no child care available) @Calvary Castle Rock (I25 & Wolfensberger), 9:30-11:30 (unless otherwise noted). We will post events through the newsletter, Sign Up Genius & on our facebook group. Hope to see you soon!
Use this link to print a copy of the full year of upcoming Saturday Gatherings & Mom's night outs.
**See list of local activities for moms & kids & RSVP on sign up genius or Facebook group for events through our activities group**
- April 6th / Saturday Gathering- Castle Rock & Surrounding Areas Homeschool Information Day & Curriculum Swap: Learn about local faith-based homeschool programs, extracurricular classes, plus a curriculum exchange & more! RSVP Here on SUG or here on Facebook. PLEASE HELP SHARE THIS EVENT WITH YOUR CHURCHES, SMALL GROUPS, FRIENDS, ETC!
- April date TBD / Park Day / CR from 1:30-3:30 / RSVP Here
- April date TBD / Art Day / CR library from 1:30-3pm/ RSVP Here
May 2nd/ Moms Night Out / 5:30-7:30/ hosted by Nikki @Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 5700 New Abbey Ln Unit D-330, Castle Rock
June 8th /Saturday Gathering– Preparing for High School: A Panel of homeschool graduates & veteran parents share & answer questions on how to homeschool through high school. Join us in the Cafe at Calvary Castle Rock. Bring a small breakfast dish or drink to share.
June 13th-15th - Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference. Details here
August 10th /Saturday Gathering - Cija Cooksey, homeschool veteran of three adult daughters, will be sharing on how to keep the Bible, discipleship and relationship at the center of your homeschooling. Join us in the Cafe at Calvary Castle Rock. Bring a small breakfast dish or drink to share.
Oct 12th /Saturday Gathering- Carolyn Martin, Director of Government Relations for CHEC -Christian Home Educators of Colorado, will be sharing about what happened this past legislative session in CO, the status of home education freedom, and what you can do to secure freedom for the next generation! Bring your questions! Join us in the Cafe at Calvary Castle Rock. Bring a small breakfast dish or drink to share.
Nov 15th /Moms Night out / 6-8pm/ hosted by Richelle M / 5026 Bear Paw Drive Castle Rock
***CHEC Community Calendar to include free events, contests & more***
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Connection
2) MENTOR MOMS: Check out our Mentor Mom Monday posts starting in February on our facebook group. We will post questions & have seasoned homeschool moms to answer and support you wherever you are on the journey.
NEW in 2024! Would you like to connect with a seasoned homeschool mom (via phone or in person) for help on your journey? Please feel free to reach out to one of these moms via email with a brief description of what you would like to discuss... getting started? middle or high school help? local connections? struggling learners?
Jenna Clinefelter is a seasoned homeschool mom of four boys ages 6 to 15. The Clinefelters attend Calvary Castle Rock. Jenna loves to come along side new homeschooling families to help them get started. Curriculum questions, juggling toddlers, enrichment programs…please reach out jmclinefelter@msn.com with your questions.
Lindsay Sawyer has been homeschooling her four kids since 2012 using a variety of methods. She has a heart for focusing on character and growing kids in the knowledge of God's Word. She attends Calvary Castle Rock and would be happy to encourage and support other Moms in their homeschooling journey.... please email her at sawyerfamily521@gmail.com
Colleen Sprister has been homeschooling her 4 kids (now 14,16,18 & 20) since 2006 through a variety of methods, her focus has been on discipleship, apprenticeships, & building a business using a self-directed learning model. They attend Calvary CR & she is open to support families who may struggle with dyslexia, sensory processing, & other learning struggles... please email her at Csprister@actonhybrid.com
3.) ACTIVITY GROUP: We meet at various parks and indoor places for all ages including teens. Jessica Stancer will be coordinating this group again this year and will have event details in our facebook group and for those not on social media a place to RSVP on sign up genius. Please reach out to her directly if you have any questions or suggestions Jessicamalouff@gmail.com / 303-968-6846
4.) REGULAR SCHEDULED HOMESCHOOL EVENTS:
Roller Skating! 3rd Friday of most months/ 12-2pm / Skate City / $8.00 per skater includes rental All homeschool kids are welcome. Bring your friends! Skate City 5801 S Lowell Way, Littleton, CO 80123 ·
tentative dates for the 2023-24 School Year! As always, Skate City may change the October and March date to accommodate their school break schedule.
Homeschool Skate Dates 2024
January 19, 2024
February 16, 2024
March 15, 2024
April 19, 2024
May 17, 2024
Castle Rock / Larkspur DANCES! Fridays or Sundays in Douglas County
Get more details on Homeschool Dance Castle Rock-Greater Relationships Ministry FB page, the goal is to offer regular dances for homeschoolers and families. Email Dagna@vdjlaw.com to be put on the email notification list. She will send reminders to that list about dates and ticket links.
Resources
2) Looking for local 1 or 2 day co-ops, enrichment programs, tutoring & businesses that provide homeschool classes? details here
3) ARE you New to homeschooling or just curious what your "style" is? According to this article "There are 6 main styles: Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Unit Studies, Unschooling, and Eclectic." Check out this quick quiz to see yours.
4) Are you curious about the implementation of the SB163, the school entry immunization bill, that goes into effect 2021 school year? You can find more information here. The bottom line is there is an exemption for homeschoolers who choose to partially, delay, or change the vaccine schedule so if you attend a private pay program like those listed below then nothing changes. BUT if your student(s) attend any sports or programs funded through the public school then you may be asked for documentation but there are still exemption options available. See the link for more details.
Who we are?
Hope for Homeschoolers is a community of homeschool families whose mission is to support one another through Biblical based encouragement. As many of us have middle &/or high schoolers we survived the little years and our heart is to give back to those younger & seasoned moms through encouraging them through the joys and challenges of homeschooling. Our goal is to encourage and support families by making connections with like-minded families; sharing available resources; and providing mentoring relationships. We also desire to support those considering homeschooling by providing a place to seek information.
To fulfill this mission, Hope for Homeschoolers offers Saturday gatherings the months of Feb, April, June, Aug, & Oct, from 9:30 – 11:30 AM, activity meet-ups, moms nights out and more. These meetings give you the opportunity to hear from veteran homeschoolers and discuss a variety of topics concerning homeschooling. To join our email list & for more information please contact Colleen Sprister Csprister@actonhybrid.com or Csprister@reagan.com
Blessings from our planning team,
Colleen Sprister, Jenna Clinefelter, Lindsay Sawyer, Nakia Contstant, Makensie Putman, Jessica Stencer, Kim S, Richelle M, Nikki L., Tifany Borgelt, & more
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
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