Sunday, September 20, 2020

S.T.E.A.M. Art Classes (5 weeks)

 

DKW Gallery is offering art classes!  S.T.E.A.M. Art classes are for the home schooled students whose parent wish for a broader education of art. Sessions are 1 hour. This is a 5-week course beginning Monday, October 5th (see schedule below).  Classes available at our Covid-safe classroom as we sanitize often.

1-hour instruction, at our classroom is available at 10AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2:30PM. You are signing up for a total of 5 1-hour classes. Please check the date. (No substitutions)

First class is Monday, October 5th. We ask that you are committed to a minimum of 4 weeks to reserve your space/time.

Classes Dates:
Monday, Oct. 5th
(No class time on Monday, Oct. 12th.)
Monday, Oct. 19th
Monday, Oct. 26th
Monday, Nov. 2nd
Monday, Nov. 9th



Free "Discover Dance" Days @ the Pointe


Have you signed up for Discover Dance Days yet?! It's one of our favorite times of the year!  PSD Dancers, try a new class! New-to-The-Pointe families, come see what we're all about with a free, no-commitment class.

- YPAD Certified Staff who are all also background checked and CPR/First Aid certified
- Safer Studio™ policies for physical distancing, masks in the lobby/hallway, and hand hygiene
- Tech-Enabled Studio™ so parents can view our live-stream and dancers can participate from home any time
- Though classes are modified to be safer during this crazy time, dance class is a piece of normalcy for our kids who need social engagement, physical activity, and creative expression

Come see why The Pointe has so much MORE Than Just Great Dancing for your family.

Sign up today for your chance to give this a try absolutely free!  

Friday, September 18, 2020

Homeschool Meetup: Wasserbahn Indoor Waterpark

 

Wednesday, September 23, 10:00 am

Wasserbahn indoor water park located at the Amana exit on I-80.  Come get some PE hours and some socialization! Cost is $5 per person. Bring your own towels.  Food is available from the restaurant on site, the pizza place across the parking lot, or bring your own lunch (cannot be eaten in the pool area). Masks optional.

Sunday, September 13, 2020

AirFX Friday Special


Message from AirFX...
"Since schooling for everyone is different this year, we are offering something different for our guests. We are still in our summer hours through Sep 18th. Beginning Friday, Sep 25th, we will be open to homeschoolers, online schoolers or anyone else not in school with an open jump from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are offering special pricing during this time. The Jumper Pass will be $7 for 60 min, $10 for 90 min, and $12 for 120 min (our Warrior Pass and Gladiator Pass will not be available during this time). This will be offered every Friday during the school year. We hope this will bring a fun and active ending to everyone's week!”

***Any questions, please contact them directly.***

Niabi Zoo Free Days


Niabi Zoo has dates for free zoo admission.  Please visit their website for further information as well as Covid-19 restrictions.  

Free Admission:
October 20th - 23rd 
October 27th - 30th 

Details Here:  https://www.niabizoo.com/plan-your-visit/hours-pricing/?fbclid=IwAR3fZgC5jrkmCDtwYi_woKcdaa4hT_L_6rvTlaabW_5TOOKyI8WTYQxzB9I

Bloomsberry Farms - Sunflower Fields Field Trip!


You can come any time between open and close, stay as long as you like inside those times. Cost is $5 per person ages 3 plus. Younger children are free. You can pay that day at their admission kiosk. 

Pig race will be at 1:00 pm. Concessions will most likely be open that day.

They need a list of names beforehand, so please email Colleen ASAP to get your name on the list. Pre-payment is not required. This is independent of any homeschool assistance program and is open to all homeschooling families. 

Friday, September 18th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

Bloomsberry Farms (3260 69th Street, Atkins)

Bloomsberry Farms Field Trip!


You can come any time between open and close, stay as long as you like inside those times.  Cost is $5 per person ages 3 plus. Younger children are free. You can pay that day at their admission kiosk.  

Pig race will be at 1:00 pm. Consessions will most likely be open that day.

They need a list of names beforehand, so please email Tonya Mills ASAP to get your name on the list.  Pre-payment is not required.  This is independent of any homeschool assistance program and is open to all homeschooling families.



Friday, October 16 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

Bloomsberry Farms (3260 69th Street, Atkins)

Sunday, September 6, 2020

MHSAP Brings Andrew Pudewa!

Marion Homeschool Assistance Program will be bringing Andrew Pudewa, who is the genius behind the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), to equip homeschool families in October.  This event is open to all families not just those enrolled through MHSAP.  Below is their post and details regarding the event!  

We are so excited to bring Andrew Pudewa to MHSAP in October to inspire and equip even the most reluctant writer - or writing teacher! Attend in person (if there is still room) or virtually. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless of whether you are a MHSAP family or not.