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Year 2003

Monday, January 20 or January 27 **ADDED Feb 3** at 1-3 p.m.. Science Class by Robin Leggewie

Subject: Atoms & Molecules

Cost: $12 per child
$10 per child for Mountains Christian Academy students

Please RSVP as soon as you can, payment is due at the class. Limit 15 students per class, parents are encouraged to stay. A well-behaved younger sibling on mom's lap is OK. Please be on time so that we're able to start at 1 p.m.

Mary & Robin
337-7391
mary@homeschoolchristian.com

Thursday, Jan 23, 2003 JENSEN'S BLUE JAY STORE.

Arrive 8:45 for 9am tour. RSVP so I'll know how many to expect. This is a fun tour that takes about 45 minutes and they do a terrific job of showing us how their store operates! Please RSVP for each trip individually to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

Thursday Jan, 30, 2003 THE SUN NEWSPAPER PLANT

Arrive 1:45 for 2pm tour. DON'T BE LATE OR YOU'LL BE LEFT BEHIND AS THEY HAVE A SCHEDULE TO ADHERE TO. I need names, ages of children and how many in total so I can give them the info several days in advance. Please RSVP right away since this is less than two weeks away. They request that kids be 4 and up to attend. No babies please due to the safety factor. Go north on the 215 fwy toward Barstow, exit University Parkway and go left, Right on Hallmark, Left on Gannett Pkwy. 2239 Gannett Pkwy. meet out front and be on time. Tour is approx. 1 hour. This is a very educational and fun trip. Please RSVP for each trip individually to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

Thursday , Feb. 6, 2003 Cedar Glen Auto Body FULL

Arrive 1:50pm for 2pm tour. Do not block their drive or park in the burger place but along the street. This is targeted for older students and is very limited on space. Please RSVP right away to insure your spot for your Jr. High or SR High student. If the response warrants, we may do a 2nd one for younger kids. Please RSVP to each field trip individually for my accounting purposes, with the name of the trip in the subject heading. Please RSVP for each trip individually to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

Monday, Feb. 10, 12-2:30 Valentine Party & exchange

Plan to bring a bag to collect valentines as well as lots to exchange. (30-60 are probably wise) If you don't want to do more than one package, that is fine as we line up the bags and have the kids start at different points so all kids get plenty of valentines for their bags. Bring some cookies or goodies or non-staining drink (7up) with cups. E mail me with what you'd like to bring so I can make a list. We'll need to clean up afterwards. This is at the Baptist Church on 173 north of the Lake in Arrowhead. Meet on the ground floor gym. The kids can also bring a basket ball to play after the exchange. All those attending need to fill out a waiver on each member of their family to release the church from any and all liability. RSVP please. I planned it early in case we snowed out and need to re-schedule. Please RSVP for each trip individually to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

Thursday, Feb. 13, 9:15am. Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital in Blue Jay Mall. FULL

Very limited numbers will be allowed so sign up quick if interested. If we go over, we may do another at 10:15am as well. We will see a variety of things on the tour including some surgery proceedures if one is taking place. They request that the children be quiet on the tour and well behaved. Please RSVP for each trip individually. RSVP to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

Wednesday, Feb, 19, 2003 Water Purification Plant, Bernina (across from MPH school in Lake Arrowhead)

Arrive at 12:45 for 1pm tour. Coming from North Bay in Blue Jay, turn left onto Penninsula and turn right onto Rhine, Right on Bernina and park anywhere on street. The plant is pretty much on the corner a little in from Rhine. We will have a nifty tour of the plant and then (if construction at the site permits) we will caravan over to a new plant in Cedar Glen for the continuation of the tour. The two plants are different enough that it would be worthwhile to see both. If we can only do Bernina, we will be there for 45 minutes to 1 hour. RSVP with numbers and ages to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

Wed, April 2, 2003 Fender Music and Art Museum in Riverside

Arrive 10:45 for 11 am tour. Don't be late. You should probably allow at least 1 hour from Arrowhead. It is the far side of Riverside out by the 15 and 91 intersection. We need a minimum of 25 people to do this one so I'll need non-refundable payment sent in to me no later than Feb, 21, Friday
to Sharon Carl . The cost is $2. per student and $3. per adult. No one under kindergarten should attend. We will have someone tell us the history of the Fender Company, will have a self guided tour of the 5000 sq. ft. museum and be allowed to try out the drums and guitars but taking timed turns so all get a chance. There is a grassy area for picnics or a Burger King next door for lunch. Take the 91 to Riverside all the way out to the 15 fwy. Exit off 19 onto
Main Street, go North (right) to 2nd signal. They are on corner of Harrison & Main. 365 N. Main St. 909 735-2440. Please RSVP and send in your check asap if interested. RSVP for each
trip individually. As a side note, if you are interested, the Magnolia Bird Farm is not far from here if you want to go early or afterward. It is south of the 91 on Magnolia if I'm not mistaken. You should probably call to confirm directions. There is also a reptile store in that vicinity that is interesting although I don't recall the name. Also south of the 91 in a mini mall. Atco School Supply is out there too, if you need to re-stock on supplies. Their number is 909 272 2926.
Please RSVP for each trip individually. RSVP to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

March 13, 2003 Thursday Baptist Gym, Lake Arrowhead, for basketball game, from 12-2:30.

Bring ball and whatever other equipment you need and a good sports attitude. RSVP so we'll know who to expect. We are not allowed to go upstairs nor play on the climbing wall or the skate ramps, but should be able to have fun and a good workout to boot! We will try this again once a month in the months following if this is a success. All who attend will need to fill out a waiver for the church in case of accident. If you filled one out for the Valentine party the prior month, they will still have it on file. Please RSVP for each trip individually to Sharon Carl: homeschool@drbilly.com

Thursday, March 20 Cal Trans Tour, arrive 9:45am for a 10am tour. Approximately 1 1/2 hours long, inside their building facility in San Bernardino. They will forward directions to me in a couple of weeks along with an agenda. I have requested that they show us how roads are made and maintained, what they are made of, what is under the road, what specifications are necessary to build freeways in an earthquake state and any other pertinent information that might be of interest to our kids.

I suspect this will be a fun and informative tour. They haven't done this before but are anxious to comply with our request. Please rsvp by e-mail only and watch your e-mail for directions and a
list of who is attending. This will be sent out a few days before the tour.

Directions: Go down the mountain and continue on Waterman Ave., continue a few miles down and then go Right on Rialto, Left on Allen and right on Cluster. The address is 175 E. Cluster St., San Bernardino. See you there. Please keep the directions for reference.
Sharon Carl

March 27, 2003 Farley the Fiddler performs Johnny Appleseed & the Gold Rush Period

Gary Francisco (aka "Farley the Fiddler") is a musician and performer who is going to do two presentations for Lake Arrowhead Christian School on March 27. According to Chryl at Arrowhead Arts, he's superb! Gary has performed all over--Knotts, Riley's, Disneyland, and he does lots of school and library performances. This program is FREE!

Grades K-3 Johnny Appleseed 12:30-1:20
Grades 4-12th the gold rush period 1:35-2:30

Please RSVP to me (Mary Leggewie) by March 20 so I can get the numbers to Chryl. And be sure to thank Randy Leonard of Lake Arrowhead Christian for generously including the homeschool community in a performance they paid for!

April 22, 2003 Mock Trial at the Supreme Court in Twin Peaks

April 22, Tuesday, 9am (Don't be late!!!!) Approximately 3 hours parking our behind the courthouse and meet outside in the back area. I have arranged a Mock Trial at the courthouse and tour with the judge of his quarters as well as the rest of the court and sheriff station in Twin Peaks.

This is a pre-rehearsed trial so anyone signing up that is chosen for a part will have to be available to come to my home for at least two rehearsals approximately one hour each. Not everyone that attends will have a part but some will be in the audience which is also a necessary part of the trial. It is very educational and well worth doing. Anyone participating must be a very good reader ( this is the judges
stipulation to make the proceedings go smoothly) as well as cooperative with me and not a problem student. This is the time to award the top notch students and let them strut their stuff. (I am quoting what I was told were their requirements.)

All in attendance MUST BE 5th grade or older. Parents are encouraged to stay with us and watch the proceedings as well, although no one under 5th grade will be allowed. The parts will be Judge, court clerk, bailiff, court reporter, district attorney, defense counsel, store clerk, customer, police officer, defendant, and jurors. There will be no rehearsal for the audience nor jurors, save two who will have small parts.

Please plan to dress according to proper office/courtroom attire. We will watch actual court arraignments first thing and must be extremely quiet and well behaved. No one should draw attention to themselves, nor get up and move around so as not to disturb the court or we will be escorted out by the bailiff. I have done this once before and it was a wonderful and interesting experience so I encourage you to plan on attending and participating. I will notify those of you chosen for parts so please include your names, ages, grades, and phone numbers so I can make the necessary decisions. Please RSVP to Sharon Carl by e-mail.

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 9:15 a.m.: Lifehouse Theater's Lifetales production on Louis Pasteur

I have attended every Lifehouse Theater Lifetales production and they are EXCELLENT! They are short enough and entertaining enough for even short attention spans. This is an original musical production. See http://www.lifehousetheater.com for more information about this great theater.

Lifehouse Theater in Redlands (please be there at 8:45 a.m.)
Performance approx 1 hour
$5 each
RSVP and payment by Wednesday, April 30 since I have to mail payment the next day. Make your check payable to Leggewie Enterprises, PO Box 1004, Twin Peaks, CA, 92391. (909) 337-7391, mary@homeschoolchristian.com

May 16, 2003, Friday: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Home School Family Day Private Party. 12-7:00 pm. The park will be closed to the public.

Come to a private party filled with water thrills and fun for home schoolers and their families. Advance price $14.00 (deadline Friday, May 2), walk up rate is $17.00 on the day of the event. For more information, call 661-255-4500. http://www.sixflags.com

Don't forget the Memorial Day Weekend Book sale at the Blue Jay Library (Sat & Sunday! Call them for details. They will happily accept any volunteers!

Monday, May 19, 2003 at 12-2:30 p.m. (11 a.m. for picnic lunch next door): Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana (http://www.discoverycube.org/)

Kids $8, adults $9 includes the laser show "The Illuminated Brain." We will begin our trip with a 10 minute explanation from our docent, and then we have about 45 minutes to explore the bottom floor. Then we move to the top floor for another 45 minutes or so. We finish up with a mini class, the "Southern California Science class," in which they will discuss California plants, history, and seismology. Plan on joining us for lunch at the attached park (park at the Discovery Science Center and go through the underground tunnel on foot to get to the park) so the kids can play and eat before we go in. That way if traffic is bad, you'll have extra leeway on time, and the kids won't be starved halfway through. If you are not joining us for lunch, please be there by 11:45 a.m. The reservations are under Mountains Christian Academy.

RSVP by the 9th WITH payment--I have to mail in a deposit in advance. Please RSVP by e-mail to Mary Leggewie and be sure to mail your payment (payable to Mary Leggewie) by May 9th to Mary Leggewie, PO Box 1004, Twin Peaks, CA 92391.

May 26, 2003 Memorial Day Monday, 14th Annual Homeschool Fair
http://www.homeschoolfair.com/

The Home School Fair occurs annually each Memorial Day, in Ontario, California.
The purpose is to serve the children in the home school community by allowing them a place to share their talents and abilities with friends, family members, and other home school students. This is a BLAST!!! Be aware that there are some deadlines. See the Web site for full details.

APRIL 30 - Project Participation/Olympic Release/T-Shirt Order - Forms Due
MAY 15 & 16 - Project Check-In Days
MAY 24 - Table Settings to be setup
MAY 26 - History, Science & Baked Goods delivered to Fair

Sunday, June 1, 2003 Strawberry Festival & Cross Road Quartet at Twin Peaks Community Church

This should be a BLAST. Beth Johnson, our famed gospel quartet singer on the mountain, says this group is FANTASTIC! The Strawberry Festival starts at 4 p.m. with old-fashioned fun, food and strawberry shortcake! Then Cross Road Quartet starts at 6 p.m. (after the Johnson Family Quartet).

http://www.crossroadquartet.com

There are some sound bytes on their Web site you can listen to for fun. Any scouts out there? This counts as a live performance!

Mary

Monday, June 2, 2003 at 10 a.m.: Raymond Alf Museum of Paleontology
I have just arranged a field trip to the Raymond Alf Museum of Paleontology, the only accredited paleontological museum on a high school campus in the country. This is a spectacular museum that has just renovated its "Hall of Footprints." This trip is appropriate for all ages, although I suspect that the docent-led tour will be tailored to elementary school. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m.

The museum is on the campus of the Webb Schools of California, in Claremont. It takes one hour to get there from my home in Lake Arrowhead. This is an "Old Earth" museum, so please rsvp accordingly.

http://www.alfmuseum.org

RSVP by e-mail to Mary Leggewie . This trip is limited to 35 students, and the price is $4 per family. You may pay me at the field trip or in advance by mail: PO Box 1004 Twin Peaks, CA 92391.

There is a cool skate park (free) in a park on Indian Hill just north of the high school, not too far from the museum if you want to bring your skating equipment (including helmets and safety gear--the police regularly ticket for non-compliance) and lunch to eat afterwards. The Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens are also very close, as is the Claremont Folk Music Museum.

June 13, 14, 15, Friday-Sunday. California Homeschool Network's First Annual Family Expo!

At the Riverside Convention Center, it's both affordable and close to home! This is a FAMILY event. See the Web site for more details. Lonna Williams will be leading a seminar on writing, and I (Mary Leggewie) will be on panels for working parents and homeschooling preschool.

Saturday, June 28, 2003: Homeschool Tea and Used Curriculum Sale

Location will probably be Twin Peaks Community Church

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Already homeschooling?

Come join us for a social time together and a used curriculum sale! We'll have a display of curriculum and software (not for sale) for you to see what's available to the growing homeschool community!

Saturday, June 28, 2001, 2-4 p.m.
Please RSVP for directions and details: 337-7391
Or e-mail mary@homeschoolchristian.com

No children, please, unless you can't come without them! There is no charge. If you would like to help with refreshments, let Mary know. If you are unable to come, and would like to be added to the e-mail list of homeschool activities, field trips, and events on the mountain, please
e-mail mary@homeschoolchristian.com

July 11, 12 & 13, 2003: CHEA Convention at the Ontario Convention Center

http://www.cheaofca.org/events.htm

Friday August 8: 10 a.m.- ??? Glen Helen Regional Park Waterslide.

We're on!!! Thanks to Louisa M's husband Tim, we've got free parking again!

Friday, August 8, 10 a.m.- ??? Glen Helen Regional Park Waterslide.

Oh, this is gonna be fun! Meet at the waterslide area at 10 a.m. (or later--whenever you show up is fine--they either close at 3 or 4--I can't remember!). (I will be late myself.) Let's aim to put our gear at the bottom of the waterslide in the shade. If you're coming, let me know just in case something forces us to cancel out. Just reply to this e-mail.

This waterpark is REALLY nice. It's clean, it's well supervised and fenced in. I was VERY impressed with it. I prefer it to Lake Gregory in that you aren't FREEZING with wind when you're wet. They actually DRAIN the whole waterpark on Sundays and CLEAN the whole thing out and refill it with fresh chorinated water on Monday/Tuesday! Amazing.

So, get down the mountain on the 330 or 18...

30 WEST

215 NORTH

You'll go up the gradual incline, and at Devore, you'll...

Exit Devore Road turn left, and it turns into Glen Helen Parkway (follow Glen Helen Regional Park signs). Follow along, past all the concert entrances. Enter GATE C--I think it's the last gate you'll come to.

Go in the front gate and tell them Tim Millington/Bob Lowry set up free parking for Mountain Homeschoolers. Parking is free if you tell them this. Then park at the waterpark (they'll point you in the right direction if you ask) and at that entrance. At the waterslide entrance, you'll pay $4 each for those over 3 (4 and up). ALL pay to enter the area, whether you swim or not, unless you're 3 or under.

NO GLASS--and they inspect the ice chests. No floaties, tubes, etc. You may rent life jackets for 50 cents and tubes for $5 for 2 hours or so.

There are restrooms and showers and a snack bar. There's not a lot of shade, but it does exist. Bring sunscreen, blankets, chairs, awning if you have it, and a picnic!

Mary Leggewie 337-7391

August 28, 2003: Winchester Cheese Factory Tour.

Tour begins at 10 a.m. Please allow enough time to get there--it's a LONG way from the mountains! Be there by 9:45 a.m

1 1/2 to 2 hour tour

1. Outdoors: pen, teenage heifers, expectant heifers & cows, perhaps milking viewing & discussion on cows

2. Inside- cheese making. Curds & Whey, step by step on cheese making.

Separate group a) walkthrough of cheese factory b) kitchen area snacks

Capri Sun, Cheese samples, animal crackers, apple wedges

Dairy bag. Pencil, stickers, coloring book, etc.

$75 fee group up to 30. $3 each after 30 with max 40. total count (children AND adults). Diapers & younger not counted. The fee will be apprximately $3 each.

www.winchestercheese.com

Monday, September 15, 2003 10-approx 11:30 or noon. Science Hike with Mr. Science

Due to popular demand, Robin is going to do some hikes. He has a great background in geology and botany, and he's a blast to be with on a hike. We took this hike last Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it, so come along!

Meet 10 a.m. at the Heap's Peak Helibase road. Park right off the 18, before you get to the gate on the road up to the helicopter pad. It's just west of the dump. There are some trees at the bottom of the road, shading the road, and that's where we'll park in view of the 18.

The first part of the hike is very easy, and is on paved road, walking up to the helibase. If the gate is open at the bottom, we can most likely get a tour of the helicopter if it isn't out on a fire call. The kids will be able to climb in and ask questions of a real firefighter.

From there, we'll hike on a short, steep dirt trail to see a fern garden and a great view of all of Lake Arrowhead.

Bring water, sunscreen, and hats. The entire hike should easily be done by noon. You might consider bringing a picnic and eating at the arboreteum just down the road a bit west.

"Adventure Passes" are supposedly required, but I don't believe in this "demonstration project," so I'll be printing up some "educational field trip" signs to put on our windshields for anyone who wants to use one at their own risk. I am willing to fight the possible notice/ticket, but you might not be.

Cost $2 each, maximum of $6
($1 each Mountains Christian Academy students, max $5)

Limited size, so please rsvp right away! Mary@mountainschristian.com

Tuesday Sept 16, 2003 at 10:30 a.m.: Amy's Farm Field Trip

Where: Amy's Farm
When: Tuesday, Sept 16th
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: 7698 Eucalyptus Ave., Chino
Cost: $5.00 per person, child under age 2 are free (pay upon arrival at tour)

Come and join us on a hands-on tour through a family owned working farm. Tour is about 1 to 1-1/2 hours long.

Learn about and harvest vegetables in Amy's Garden.
Learn the Story of Milk.
Bottle feed baby calves.
Feed carrots to the pony.
View Teena the cow and her babies.
Pet horses, goats and sheep.
Feed pigs, ducks and geese.

For more information about the farm check out their website www.amysfarm.com

Please RSVP to Karen McPartland at 338-3160 or KKmcp@msn.com by Sept 12th.

September 23, 2003: Faith Academy Picture Day

Many thanks to Faith Academy for opening up their picture day to all of us!

Here is the information for this year's Picture Day:
ALL HOME SCHOOLERS
Picture Day at Community Baptist Church Lake Arrowhead
Brad Human Photographer
SEPT. 23 Tuesday
by appointment only
1-3 pm (group picture 2 pm)
call 909-337-9341 FAITH ACADEMY
(Bill or Breta Norton)for appointment time
Prices: $7.00 per 8x10 sheet

Thanks, Bill Norton

Tuesday, September 30, 2003 9:30-2: Riley's Log Cabin

Join us for our annual trek to apple country! This is a FAVORITE trip! Limit of 40 kids.

Arrive at 9:30 for a 10 a.m. start. The drive from Twin Peaks is 1 hour.

Itinerary (not in order) (younger kids are 2nd grade and below)

Intro (30 minutes)

1 hour frontier cabin adventure: wash & hang clothes, quill pen writing, saw wood, flint & steel, gardening, fire building, pump water, log cabin stack, Carrie Ingall's button stringing.

1 hour Colonial Dance for 3rd grade and up. Younger kids (and older kids who don't want to dance) will do corn husk dolls and the cider press during that time.

30 minutes Lunch: pack your own picnic, or reserve lunch in advance for extra charge.

Older: 30 minutes Music Lesson (using tin whistle--they have them for sale for $7)

Kazoos: Younger: during the music lesson, the younger children (older kids have this option) will make kazoos.

Older & Younger: 30 minutes making a water carrier out of paper.

Directions: Please take a map so you won't get lost.Take the 10 FWY east. About 6 miles east beyond the intersection of the 10 with the 30, exit the freeway in Yucaipa onto Yucaipa Blvd (left turn) and continue east on Yucaipa Blvd. and then turn north on Oak Glen Road. Continue on Oak Glen Road past the village of Oak Glen, and as it winds southward, you will come upon Riley's Log Cabin Farm and Orchard on the left.

We are going to Riley's LOG CABIN FARM AND ORCHARD, (NOT Riley's Farm). The
address is 12201 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa.

Be sure to use the correct driveway (since two farms have similar names). The one we want has a LOG CABIN in the center of the sign and a banjo on the top right, and our name (Probably Arrowhead Homeschool or Mountains Christian Academy) will be on the sign.

Parking is free
$10 kids
$8 adults

Options to add if desired:
$2.00 Carmel Apples (BEST in the world!)
$3.00 pie slices (toppings extra $)

Whole pies are first come first served--you pay then for them at the store ($10.78). Do NOT add them to your check.

Make them payable to Leggewie Enterprises, PO Box 1004, Twin Peaks, CA 92391. If you have any questions about the total, please e-mail or phone 337-7391. NO REFUNDS. Payment due Friday September 19, and will be deposited in my bank on Friday Sept 26.

Here are the rules, etc. Please read now so if you have any questions you won't be panicking on the day of the trip!

Sharon Riley says the yellowjackets have been a bit of a problem, so you might still consider wearing long sleeves and long pants to protect yourself, and if you are allergic, bring your medication if needed.
Closed toed shoes are also recommended by Riley's. There is a gift shop that will be open all day. We will have a lunch break, and they are offering lunch for purchase if you would like (if reserved in advance, or you can bring your own. They are selling lunch for $3.50 (not sure what's on the menu--call Riley's if interested 909 797 4061). If you think you'd like to buy lunch, let me know if you can so I can just give her an approximate number.

Please keep watch over your own children and their behavior so we can be a good example. You might take a granola bar for the kids to eat mid-morning since many of us will be eating breakfast earlier than usual! (I remember my kids being STARVED by lunch time).

We will assemble in the Appleseed Theater.

Farm Animals:
Dogs must not be petted, don't chase chickens and ducks or pick them up. Sheep should not be fed while penned or approached while grazing. Chick and duck feed may be made available for children to feed with proper instruction.

Apple Trees:
Do not allow children to pick apples, climb trees or pull on branches.Riley's is a "working apple orchard" and depends on a marketable crop. Apple picking can be arranged before or after the tour.

Safety:
As a working farm, we depend on tools that can be dangerous to children. No tools or equipment should be touched unless under supervision by farm staff. Children should not be allowed to explore the farm themselves. The farm is not a park. Wild animals frequent the woods and orchards. Snakes take shelter in tall grass and under logs. Stinging nettle abounds in creek beds. Children should stay on cleared pathways.

Common Sense:
Walk, don't run. Sticks and rocks should lay where nature puts them. Fences are boundaries, not benches. Wear a jacket and long pants when cold weather approaches. Period attire welcome! Advise staff of any medical problems or medications before tour begins.

The Log Cabin:
The log cabin is Dennis & Sharon's home and is not open for viewing. It was built in 1979 from logs shipped from Montana and is heated with wood!

October 3rd, Friday 8:50am to start at 9am. Mountain Man Days at Gillman Ranch
$5.per student
$2.50 per chaperone
Kindergarten and under are free.

Bring exact cash to pay on your own. THEY DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS!! Bring a lunch to picnic as the grounds are lovely and you'll probably want to spend the day wandering around after the main festivities. There are eating places about 5miles back toward the fwy.

This is an historic stagecoach stop with museum with lots of things to see. We will be there when the mountain men are doing their realistic encampment. It is so fun to see them dressed in the authentic attire of the period. They each have their own crafts that they will be working on and explaining to us as we tour. Some indians will be their in authentic teepees and will give us a tour of the inside and a glimpse into their lifestyle and tools they use. We will get to pan for gold if time permits. This is a wonderful field trip and the weather is usually quite lovely for a day out of doors. It's a very informative and memorable experience for parents and kids so try to make it out.

I will need to know how many people to plan on so we don't hold more spots than we need. Please, if you sign up and can't make it, let me know ahead of time. Plan on bringing a little extra cash for fun
souveniers either in the museum or from the mountain men themselves.

Take 10 East to Banning (out past Yukaipa), off on 22nd St and go left, R on Ramsey, L on 16 th St (by Ramsey Ford) all the way up (north to to of 16th street. Street ends at ranch. Enter driveway across the road and slightly to the right. Follow slowly up the road and park near the metal building. We will meet in that area as The Lake Arrowhead Homeschool group. RSVP by 9/29.
Please don't be late to hold up the group. Sharon

Friday October 10, 2003: Mission Inn Tour, Magnolia Bird Farm Tour

Come and join us on a double field trip...

When: Friday, October 10th
What: Mission Inn Tour (Historic Landmark Hotel)
Where: Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside
Time: Mission Inn tour - 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Mission Inn tour $3.00 per person, under 6 yrs. old is free

The Mission Inn tour will be about an hour long. No strollers are allowed. The Mission usually doesn't allow little ones, but they are making an exception for us. All babies must be held. We need to pay early for this tour. Please RSVP by Oct. 1st to kkmcp@msn.com and send your money to Mary
Leggewie, PO Box is 1004, Twin Peaks, CA 92391. Money is also due by Oct. 1st. No Refunds. Check out this website for a little history about Mission Inn... http://www.geocities.com/celticwytche/missioninn.html

The second tour is after the Mission Inn Tour...

What: The Magnolia Bird Farm Tour

Where: 12200 Magnolia, Riverside (between Pierce and Buchanan)
(It's about 15 miles from the Mission Inn)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: No charge. There will be bird house kits available to take home for $2.50 each.

The Magnolia Bird Farm tour is about a half hour to forty-five minutes long. This tour will give you and your children a chance to see, touch and walk among a variety of birds. We can walk through aviaries in a relaxing environment and see birds in flight, not just in small cages. We will also see and hold friendly talking parrots on open stands. Our guide will talk about bird nutrition, bird behavior and bird bonding... as well as other topics. Bring all your "bird" questions. Please RSVP by Oct 7th to
kkmcp@msn.com. I can be reached at 338-3160.

Karen McPartland

Friday, October 17, 2003 Homeschool Olympics San Moritz Ball Field, Lake Gregory

Take Hwy 18 , right on Lake Gregory Drive (just before Cliffhanger Restaurant), then right on San Moritz and follow the road about 1 mile or so until you can turn in at the ball field . This is at the
opposite end of the Lake from the water slide. Meet under the trees by the ball field and bring your runnin' shoes!

Let's get as many kids and moms together next Friday at San Moritz Ball Field in Lake Gregory to have a fun day of races and other silly contests. This is not endurance just fun. It is always more fun the more kids there are to participate, so please try to attend. If the weather turns really cold or rains we will re-schedule so check out your e-mail in case of changes. Bring jump ropes and get practiced up for the jump rope contest ( who can jump the longest without missing). Bring marbles for a marble tournament. Everybody will keep their own marbles as we don't want anyone losing their marbles (besides me).

We will have the world tournament playoffs for rock,paper, scissors and many other fun things to do. Bring snacks and drinks. I'm not sure the water fountain works so bring lots of water for the players.
If you have gunny sacks or any other fun things to bring along, please do and let me know ahead of time. I am open to other ideas if anyone wants to organize an event. WE will try to do the running broad jump and standing broad jump. There will be fun instead of prizes since we are all winners!
If it is hot, water balloons prepared ahead of time and closely guarded could be fun but we'd have to pick up all the debris afterward and it can get pretty wild. I will need other moms to help officiate on the day. (anyone have a bullhorn????)

I would appreciate RSVP's so we'll have an idea of who to look for.
Pass the word,
Sharon Carl

October 21, 9:45am Los Angeles Museums

Cost $5.00 per family, $6. parking fee per car.

Natural History Museum. phone # 213 763-3466 We will enter together, so plan for traffic so you won't be late as it will take lots of time to see and do everything available to us. We will be on our own to do a self-guided tour. These are wonderful museums with a wide variety of things to look at. Be sure not to miss any of the exhibits. They have many exhibits with stuffed animal scenes, a live insect collection, a hands on exhibit with skins, bones and many other items to touch and become familiar with, pre-historic skeletons, aquariums, antique cars, war exhibits, and so much more.

At your leisure, wander over to the Air and Space Museum, they close at 1pm, and the science museum, which is open until 5pm. The science museum is awesome. Be sure to see the 50 foot woman. She explains how the body systems work and is interesting even for very young kids due to the way it is done. You will have to get a ticket with a specified time so get that first. There is no charge. They also have an aerial bike and gyro chair if you want to try those but they cost between $3.-$5. or so per person. They aerial bike is several stories high with a net under it and it is safe but quite exhilarating for the kids to ride. My sons had to rock it back and forth just to get my heart going even more! They have lots of hands on experiments, an earthquake machine and lots to do. You could easily spend an entire day in any one of these museums as there is so much to do and see.

Bring a lunch to picnic on the grounds or there are places to eat inside. If you plan on those, call ahead to make sure they are still there and get an idea of prices. There use to be a McDonalds in the
science museum and a cafeteria in the natural history, but I am not sure if they are still operating.

Call for directions or take 10 West to 110 South, exit Martin Luther King, Go right, R on Figueroa, L on 39th and enter the parking lot. $6. to park. You will walk to all museums from here. They all close at 5pm. This is across from the L.A. Colliseum and close to USC.

I need to let the museums know a definite head count by September 29th. Please rsvp with #'s and ages. Then I will need a non-refundable check in the amount of $5.00 per family sent to me by October 3rd. Send the check made out to Sharon Carl, to P.O. Box 5758, Blue Jay, Ca. 92317.
Please indicate which field trip and number of paying adults and kids on the check.
Thanks, Sharon

Friday, October 24th at 9:45 am & 10:15 a.m. Arrowhead Queen Boat Ride
Where: Lake Arrowhead
Cost: $3.50 per person, under 2 is free, pay the day of the boat ride

Due to popular demand, there will be two trips: 10:00 and 10:30 a.m (added 10/17).

Join us on a boat ride on the Arrowhead Queen and learn all about Lake Arrowhead. The ride is about 35 minutes long. Life jackets will be supplied and handed out at your request. They have sizes for adults and children. We must board the boat by 10:00, so please get there between 9:30 to 9:45 so I can collect your money... please bring exact amount.

Please RSVP by 10/17 by emailing me at kkmcp@msn.com or call me at 338-3160.

Karen McPartland

Thursday, November 6th, 10:00 March Field Air Museum Tour

Directions: 215 South, exit at Van Buren, turn left, drive past airplanes and park in lot
Cost: $2.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for ages 12 and up, 4 yrs and younger are free

The March Field Air Museum offers an opportunity to share history with your students. On site, there are exhibits that will support your History, Science and Geography lessons. Students will take a walk through the past and will discover what really happened and what lessons have been learned.

The museums flight line boasts over 55 aircrafts, including the SR-71, the world's fastest known aircraft. They have gliders, bi-planes, fighters, bombers, cargo, rescue, reconnaissance, stealth, observation and refueling craft.

Inside the main hanger, there are dioramas that offer views of our past, sections that chronicle our military history, areas devoted to training equipment and archives that document our progress. The most important asset is the museums experienced volunteers who are more than willing to share historical facts, technical data, flight information and little known facts about the past.

The students will see what has been done to keep Americans free and understand what part we have had in preserving freedom for the rest of the world.

At the beginning of the tour there will be a 6 minute film about aircrafts. Then about a 30 minute tour inside the museum, followed by another 35 minutes touring outside where the aircrafts are. The total tour will be about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Please get there about 15 minutes early so I can collect your money...bring exact change.

Please RSVP by November 1st by email. If you have any questions you can call me at 338-3160. The number for the Museum is (909) 655-3725.

Thanks,
Karen McPartland
kkmcp@msn.com

Saturday, November 8, 2003 at 2:15 p.m. Lifehouse Theater Anne of Avonlea

Please arrive by 2:00. Late seating is at the discretion of ushers. If you are late, your ticket will be in "will call."

Lifehouse Theater is a favorite! And there are three mountain homeschoolers in this production! (Brooke & Bailey G., and Jordan T.) We have discounted tickets for rows J & K , which will be filled first come first served. They are all great seats. $10 for adults and $6 for kids (ages 3-11).

Please e-mail your RSVP and mail payment by October 28 ( have to pay on Oct 29). Make checks payable to Mountains Christian Academy, PO Box 1004, Twin Peaks, CA 92391. NO refunds Mary

December 12, 2003, 11a.m.-2 p.m. Homeschool Christmas Party

All homeschoolers and their families are invited to a Homeschool Christmas Party on Friday, December 12 at Lonna Williams' house, near Grandview School in Lake Arrowhead, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This will be a pot-luck lunch event, so each mom or dad can bring a dish (when you RSVP, we can figure out what). Lonna will provide decorations, eating utensils, plates, cups, and drinks.

Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, fun games, crafts, and fellowship. We'll have a present exchange--just a simple present from each homeschooler (white elephant or handmade are great--keep it inexpensive--under $5), wrapped to put under the tree and then distribute later. We could also have
a cookie exchange--bring your favorite dozen cookies (we won't care if they're not homemade) and take home a dozen mixed ones. Both exchanges are optional.

Dress Christmasy for fun. Expect a surprise skit from Lonna & her kids--with animal puppets telling about the Christ child born in a stable.

Please RSVP: e-mail Lonna or call her at 337-5261

Merry Christmas!

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