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Bulletin of Activities
July 2007
Welcome Michael and Raphael Tessier!
Park Days
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Bring chairs to sit on. Let’s call it a rain-out if precipitation is falling at 9:45 a.m.
July 4: Independence Day, no park day
July 11: Sea and Sailorland playground at Menominee Park, located at Hazel Street and Irving. See invitation below.***
July 18: Westhaven Park located at Newport Drive and Westhaven Circle
July 25: Fugelberg Park located at Doty Street and Fugelberg Trail
*** Parents and children, please join us on Wednesday, July 11, 12:00-2:30 p.m. (following park day) at the Nylen’s, 1995 Walnut Street, to celebrate Daniel’s 9th birthday. Lunch will be served and the pool will be cool (bring or wear swimwear!). If park day is rained out, plan to attend Daniel’s party rain or shine, we’ll simply move the party indoors.
Directions: From Sea and Sailorland, exit the park on Irving, right on Jackson, left on Linwood, left on Walnut. We are the white house on the corner of Linwood and Walnut (park on Walnut). Please RSVP to Amy at 426-1285 or nylen6@att.net by July 4.
Outings
Girls’ Club
Girls’ Club is for Girls who are K-5 grade (sometimes older sisters attend with younger ones and that is OK). We meet once a month to do activities.
The Next Girls’ Club will be Friday, July 20th from 1:00-3:00 at the Kerkhofs (612 South Eagle). We will be learning different techniques on how to do our hair! Please bring your own ribbons, barrettes, rubber bands, combs and brushes. We will teach each other neat ways we can do our hair! Please call or e-mail Heidi if you have any question. 426.8063 or heidibk@northnet.net .
With over 10 girls attending (plus brothers), we had over 20 children at our house for the June Girls’ Club! The flip flops turned out cute! Thanks Katie Tessier for teaching the girls this great craft idea! Thanks to all who brought snacks. It was a great help
Family Night
It was wonderful meeting Raphael and Michael at June’s Family Night. The next family night will be a kick off to the school year on Friday, September 7th at the Kerkhofs (612 South Eagle) from 6:00 to 8:30. Mark your calendars now!
News and FYI
Do Your Kids Like to Act?
Therese Burazin, the Director of the Found du Lac Area Home School Drama Troupe is interested in getting an Oshkosh Troupe together. Heidi Kerkof has spoken with her and this is how she likes to handle things:
She would like to meet with the parents, introduce herself, share her credentials and inform the parents on what her goals are. If you and your children are interested in joining this group, there will be an information meeting at Basic Books Cafe on July 19th at 7:00 PM. This is for parents only. Please R.S.V.P. to Heidi at 426.8063 or heidibk@northnet.net
The Fond du Lac organization has been in existence for three years and they have had several successful productions. Heidi has spoken to many parents that are active in the Fond du Lac organization and they have stated that their children enjoy working with Mrs. Burazin. The parents are impressed with her skills and how she works with the children. Heidi is very excited about developing a program for Oshkosh homeschoolers, and looks forward to hearing from you!
Harry Potter in Oshkosh
On Friday, July 20th, 2007 starting at noon and lasting up until the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows©, Downtown Oshkosh will host the family event of the summer – Harry Potter’s Oshkosh Main Street Magic.
Downtown Oshkosh will be transformed into the magical world of Harry Potter. The event starts off with activities at the Oshkosh Public Library where the Ministry of Magic will reside, and attendees can come through the old front doors and visit with an owl. Attendees may walk the Marauder’s Map, participate in a scavenger hunt for prizes, have a photo taken with costumed characters, or watch impromptu short skits acted out from the books.
Prepaid pre-orders of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows© at Apple Blossom Books LLC will entitle attendees to a souvenir edition of the Oshkosh Marauder’s Map and a raffle ticket from the Downtown Rotary with a chance to win a trip for 4 to London, England. Contact Apple Blossom Books LLC at 920.230.3395 to place pre-orders. Additional tickets may be purchased for the raffle.
Dine with professors at the Wizards’ Feast held at the Algoma Club. Tickets are required to attend, and there will be a limited number of seats available. Each dinner ticket will include a complimentary photo with a wizarding character along with a copy of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows©, a souvenir edition of the Oshkosh Marauder’s Map and a raffle ticket from the Downtown Rotary with a chance to win a trip for four to London, England. Contact Apple Blossom Books LLC at 920.230.3395 for tickets.
More information is available at http://www.harrypotterinoshkosh.com/.
Make Manners Important. Host A Manners for Children Class!
Choose from these different class formats. Each class will include interactive and entertaining activities!
The Dining Tutorial – Serve a simple meal for this tutorial!
- Place settings
- Posture
- What to do with napkins
- Passing, cutting and eating food
- Leaving the table
- Finishing
The “Art” of the Party – Have an actual tea party!
- Invites
- Planning
- Being the host/guest
- Introductions
- Conversation
- Gift giving/receiving
- Thank you’s
Social/Public Etiquette
- Posture and poise
- Introductions
- Telephone Etiquette
- Voice control
- Conversation
- Getting over shyness
- Respecting Elders
Family and Friends Etiquette
- Honor your father and mother
- Getting along with siblings
- Responsibility
- Consideration with friends
- Peers and peer pressure
- Respecting Elders
- Tattling and whining
Body Care/Hygiene and Clothing Choices
- Bathing
- Hair care
- Face / nails
- Teeth
- Caring for clothing
- Organization of clothing and closets
- Subtle use of makeup (age appropriate for middle/high school)
Cost per child: $12
Length of Session: 45 minutes to 1 hour (dining tutorial 1.5 hrs)
Hostess Benefits: Your child attends FREE AND receive a FREE age-appropriate manners guide for your child! (minimum 6 children in attendance)
Now booking for July/August Class Dates!
Contact Dana Berger
(920)232-8841 or (920)203-2752
Catch a Flick!
Here is the summer film schedule for Marcus Theaters in Oshkosh. Shows are $2.50 and include free popcorn. Showtimes are 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
June 27-28 The Last Mimzy
July 11-12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
July 18-19 Are We Done Yet?
July 25-26 Firehouse Dog
August 1-2 Surf’s Up
August 8-9 Nancy Drew
August 15-16 Shrek the Third
Children’s Choir
We will be starting a Homeschool Children’s Choir in the fall of 2007. We will hire a college student majoring in voice and teaching to direct the choir and teach the students. Providing we have enough interested students it will be of little cost to us financially (which is always concern to one-income families which we all understand) say, a dollar a student or so per week or $4 per month. We would put a family cap cost on any large families that might be interested of about $4 per family or so, hopefully making it possible for any interested students to participate.
We are open at this point to all ages, you as parents need to be the judge if your child is ready or can handle this experience. Contact Karen Tessier (235-6771 or tessieroshkosh@greenbaynet.com) with the names and ages of interested students along with phone numbers and/or email addresses.
For Sale
The Kerkhofs have a 1994 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan. Features include: 3.8L V6, 196,000 miles, Leather interior, CD Infinity Stereo.
Newish: Shocks, Struts, Engine mounts, and factory rebuilt Transmission (All with 30,000 miles or less). Good Body, Tires, Brakes. All Accessories work-except A/C. $1500 or Best Offer.
Why are we selling the white van? Bill’s dad is not able to drive any longer and gave Bill his car. With gas prices the way they are, we felt it would be best to keep the car for errands-and running a couple of children around-instead of taking either of the vans. If you are interested in seeing it, please call Heidi Kerkhof at 426.8063. Please forward this to anyone you know who may be interested. Thank you!
Website of the Month
Here is the website for the month. Check out http://www.funbrain.com/
Thanks!
- To Heidi for hosting Girls Club and Family Night!
- To Heidi for arranging the climbing classes!
August Bulletin
You are invited and encouraged provide content for the Monthly Bulletin. Items for the August Bulletin are due Monday, July 23rd. Send them to Jennie Neary: pcjen@epowermark.com; 3880 Pau Ko Tuk Lane, Oshkosh 54902; or 303-6133.
Dates to remember
7/11: Park Day, Sea and Sailorland, Menominee Park, followed by Daniel Nylen’s birthday party!
7/18: Park Day, Westhaven Park
7/20: Girl’s Club
7/23: August Bulletin items due
7/25: Park Day, Fugelberg Park
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Health
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The Secret Garden
