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Class/Activity Opportunities
NOTE: The MPE Board of Directors
does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations or people offering these
opportunities.
 | i9 Sports of Johnson County |
 | Flag football league and cheerleading starts this fall the weekend
of September 18th |
 | Program is for both boys and girls ages 4-14 |
 | Games played between I-435 and I-35 on 87th Street Parkway in Lenexa
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 | Accommodate special requests (play with friends, family and/or a
certain coach) |
 | Additional sports and cheerleading will be offered in the winter
(basketball) and spring (soccer and flag football) |
 | Fastest growing youth sports league in the country |
We focus on fun and safety for kids and convenience for you.
Kids receive equal playing time.
We emphasize good sportsmanship over winning. Coaches are provided a
weekly discussion guide on a particular sportsmanship value to review with
the kids. After the game the coaches provide a sportsmanship award to the
player that best exemplified the value.
There are no tryouts or drafts, and we strive to give every child equal
playing time.
All our coaches are background checked and certified and we only employ
experienced officials.
Practices and games are held on the same day on the same field.
Promise a high level of communication about upcoming games/events and an
exciting experience at the fields.
To register please visit our web site
www.i9sports.com or by
call 913-904-0810. Save $10 of our regular registration fee if you register
by this Friday, Sept 3.
Terry Reuter
Program Director
i9 Sports of Johnson County
11944 West 95th Street #236
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
Office Phone: 913-904-0810
Cell Phone: 816-589-9894
Website: www.i9sports.com
Email: treuter@i9sports.com
 | MOPS at Nall Ave. Baptist Church offers a homeschool class for
elementary age children! |
Do you have a preschooler and a homeschool child? MOPS at Nall Avenue
Baptist Church is now offering a homeschool class for elementary age
children! MOPS stands for Mothers Of PreSchoolers. Birth through age 5 or
expecting mothers. Nall Avenue is now expanding MOPS to add a homeschool
class. Classes will include: spanish, gym and a reading class. MOPS meet the
first and third Thursday's September - May 9:30 to 11:30. Receive a free
gift when you enroll August 19th 6-9pm. Come mothers and fellowship on the
science of momology while your preschoolers are enjoying moppetts and your
homeschool students are learning!! 6701 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village.
Questions? Call Moppetts and Homeschool Coordinator Jenny Johnson at
913-850-9102 or email
JennyJohnson7483@hotmail.com Limited enrollment.
 | Encore Homeschool Fine Arts Groups - Bands and Choir
"The Encore Homeschool Fine Arts groups are gearing up for our eighth
year. We offer beginning band, intermediate band, jazz band, orchestra,
elementary and junior high/high school choir. We have several students that
are involved in two or more groups.
All groups meet on Friday mornings at The Morris Baptist Center - 146
Indian Ave., Lawrence, KS. - off of Highway 10, in east Lawrence. The
tuition is $95.00 per semester. There is a discounted rate for families that
have more than one student in a group with the same director. ($95.00 for
the first student, $70.00 for second, third, etc...)
If your student has not played an instrument before, we will be offering
an opportunity to try various instruments to determine what fits the student
best. The band/orchestra director, along with some of our high school
members will be available on August 13th, from 10:00 - noon to assist
students in exploring the possible choices. Please email or call the contact
below with questions or to sign up for this opportunity.
For students that already play an instrument and want to join one of the
groups, auditions will be held on August 27th, from 10:00 to noon.
Beginning band/orchestra members do not have to audition. Those wishing a
spot in the intermediate level or jazz band should plan to play for the
director. (audition music is a piece of your choosing that you are
comfortable with and that shows the level you are at)
Once an instrument has been chosen, it can be purchased used, through the
newspaper or at garage sales. If you are interested in renting an
instrument, Meyer Music is a good place to start. In addition to an
instrument, each member will need a folding music stand and a required music
book.
Choir members do not audition but the director will be available on the
two dates mentioned to answer any questions.
Check out our blog at
http://encorehomeschoolfinearts.blogspot.com for basic information
regarding fees, director information, schedule, lettering opportunity, etc.
Dates and times to remember:
Friday, August 13th - a chance to try instruments and meet the director(s)
- (10:00 - noon) Morris Baptist Center - 146 Indian Ave - Lawrence.
Friday, August 27th - instrumental auditions for intermediate level
groups and jazz band - (10:00 - noon) Morris Baptist Center - 146 Indian Ave
- Lawrence.
Friday, September 10th - all groups begin rehearsing - semester fees are
due.
Questions about any of the groups or to sign up, contact:
Martha Bachert - Founder and Executive Director
785-841-6308
encorehomeschool@sbcglobal.net or
hsmom@sbcglobal.net
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 | Pottery Classes with Angela Kieler |
"I am a veteran homeschooling mother and also a pottery teacher. I am
offering pottery workshops for children all ages. Moms are welcome to join
in the fun so bring your cameras! Each child gets to throw a pot on the
potter's wheel while I guide their little hands as they experience the
thrill and wonderment of throwing their first pot. Children also get to make
several hand built pots and can make as many things as they want.
Please call Angela for more information 913-709-2717."
Who: Kids ages 10 to 16
When: Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30, starting Feb. 4
Where: Kansas City Racquet Club, Merriam KS
Cost: $90 for non-members
We also have a PE class that just started for students ages 12 to 17 at
KC Racquet club every Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30. It's an open group and
anyone can join at any time!
Questions? Please call Paige Salveter at 816.523.7099 or email at
paigesal@sbcglobal.net
S.E.T.S Tennis (Salveter's Exceptional Tennis Students)
http://www.paige-sets.com/
 | Paradise Park Special
"I came across your group ... and wanted to invite you to Paradise Park.
Every Monday is "Mom's Day Monday" where Moms receive a free admission with
the purchase of a child's admission. We would love to have you out for a
play day or group event. If you would like more information on Paradise
Park, please visit www.Paradise-Park.com. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Chris Simon
Director of Marketing
Paradise Park, Inc.
1021 NE Colbern Rd.
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
816.246.5224, Ext.112
816.246.5233 Fax
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MPE Debate Clubs
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The R.E.A.L. S.C.H.O.L.A.R.S group is coached by Pam Davenport. She may be reached at 913-209-4006 for more information.
The EXCEL EAGLES group will be meeting at the home of Kelly Quinn in
Spring Hill. Kelly may be reached at 913-592-4385 for more information.
Students should feel free to attend
whichever class is more convenient.
For more information regarding debate
itself, go to the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association
website at www.ncfca.org.
 | Cultural and Lifestyle Immersion
100% Cultural Immersion * ** Live the Foreign Life! Experience the
country you are visiting. Excellent for All Ages. Adults & Children.
Independent Travelers, Women, Seniors.
Live with carefully selected hosts, meet local people - enjoy regional
home cooking; visit local, favorite places of interest, shop in places that
do not cater to tourists.
Available all year - excellent off season as well as summer vacation.
Minimum stay - one week
Lodging options: bed & breakfast, 2 meals or 3 meals; private bathrooms
are available
No Language Requirement for those who want to practice a foreign
language, it can be an excellent cultural/linguistic experience. Those who
prefer it will be placed in homestays with people who speak English.
*England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy,
Germany, Austria, Portugal Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland
Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia Egypt, Israel, Japan, China Mexico,
Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela Quebec City, Brazil ** Also 100%
Total Language Immersion in above countries.
Request detailed information:
www.flsas.com/form.html
Website:
http://www.flsas.com/
For more info, call 800-282-1090 or 305-662-1090
Louise Harber, FLSAS, Box 430903, South Miami, FL 33243
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 | Veteran's History Project
Every veteran has his or her own war, and each is custodian of a unique
story and memories. The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress
presents the personal narratives sent by veterans from all wars. Find out
how your student can contribute to the Veterans History Project.
Visit
http://www.loc.gov/vets/youth-resources.html to learn more.
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 | Help MPE Spread the Word about
Homeschooling to MOPS! |
MPE is currently looking for
homeschooling parents who would be interested in speaking at MOPS (Mothers
of Pre Schoolers) groups in the area. If you love homeschooling and sharing
your enthusiasm with others, then we would love to have you as one of our
promoters! We don't need very much of your time - just an hour or two. If
your children would like to speak as well, that would be great! Our reason
for doing this is to reach mothers with preschool aged children who may be
interested in or have questions about homeschooling. If you are interested,
please call Jackie Doyel at 913-422-8145 or e-mail her at
doyel@everestkc.net. 
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