Great Geology Class!

We had a great two week field geology class despite the crazy weather.



Who would have thought the first week would be cool with the constant threat of rain and the second week would be hot and humid? Luckily we weren't locked into bus schedules and had a wonderful variety of great locations so were able to change our plans quickly and make the best of crazy weather! We ended up visiting Glacial Park, Volo Bog, Moraine Hills State Park and The Grove.



For many though, the highlight of the classes was not the geology in action we saw but the wonderful wildlife. Now who would think watching muskrats play, accidentally scaring a wild turkey, and catching toads would be more fun than hiking kames and bogs????

Friends of the Johnsburg Library Book Sale

The set up for the sale is under way! If you want to join us, there will be a set up party at 7pm tonight (Monday). There will be other people to talk to, snacks toeat and plenty of work to do.

I hope to see you then!

Johnsburg Library
Homeschool Resource Center
Open House and Used Curriculum Flea Market

July 18, 2009

This is the perfect opportunity for current homeschoolers to get re energized
and for those thinking about homeschooling to ask questions and get REAL answers!

10:00 - 12:00 Used Curriculum Flea Market
Sell some stuff, buy some stuff, ask lots of questions!
A limited number of tables and half tables and parking spaces are available by advanced reservation only. Those who do not register in advance may bring a blanket and use the lawn to sell. Each seller is responsible for pricing and selling his/her own materials.

To reserve a space (free!) to sell at the used curriculum flea market please contact:
Kathy Wentz or leave a message at 847-497-4407.

12:00 - 1:00 Eat, Meet and Greet
Bring a lunch or purchase a boxed lunch ($8.50 each) and join us. If you wish to purchase a boxed lunch, please let Kathy Wentz know (vegetarian, turkey or beef) no later than July 15th so she can let the caterer know.

1:00 - 4:00 Open Forum Q&A
Ask questions and hear real answers about the different homeschooling styles, curriculum choices, what has worked (and what hasn't!), legal information, where to find resources, and much more!
This year's featured panel members are:

Tami Haroldsen Tami utilizes Thomas Jefferson Education (TJEd) in homeschooling her youngest four children.  She also has two grown children.  She is the founder of Fox Valley Mentors (a TJEd community of youth clubs and courses for teens and adults) and is co-founder of Thomas Jefferson Education Families of Illinois and Midwest Liber Families. She is excited to help others learn about TJEd and establish local TJEd communities.
and

Jean Kulczyk, M.Ed. Jean is a certified teacher in the areas of learning disabilities, emotional disorders, typical children K-8 and high school English, with additional certifications in Reading and Behavior Modification. She has over 30 years experience as a homeschool special needs advocate. Jean also volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and has homeschooled her 3 daughters.

This event is FREE. Children are, of course, invited to attend but we do not have room for child care and any noise must be kept to a minimum.

Homeschool Resource Center at the Johnsburg Public Library
3000 N Johnsburg Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051
(located on Johnsburg/Wilmot Rd. - 2 blocks north of Chapel Hill Rd.)
815-344-0077