BONUS Field Trip - F&M Bank

Join us for a bonus field trip to F&M Bank. RSVP's required! Contact Shana if you plan to go as space is limited!

What? Banking workshop on saving and financial education

When? Friday, April 30^th at 1pm

Where? F&M Bank in Gretna

How much? It is FREE!

Who should participate? The program is intended for later elementary students (ie: 3^rd-5^th grade), but younger siblings (or of course, older siblings) who understand the money concepts will be allowed to attend as long as they are not a distraction for the group.

National Teach Children to Save Day is an annual event that has already helped reach over 3 million children nationwide. The program's goal is to encourage bankers to reach 5 million students before the end of 2011, the 15th anniversary of Teach Children to Save.

Representatives from F&M Bank will give a presentation to your group discussing the difference between needs and wants, how savings accounts and compounding interest work, and we have an activity book for each student. A bank tour will also be given while the students are at the bank. The presentation will take about 30-40 minutes and the material works best for groups of about 25 or less.

Apple Field Trip

In April, we went to the Apple retail store for a field trip. One class did iweb and one class did iphoto! Everyone had fun and took home a free t-shirt!

Field Trip Planning Ideas

Even though we are all starting to "wrap up" our school year, planning for the homeschool group is in full swing! I am currently putting together ideas for our field trips for 2010-2011. I have some fun new ideas as well as our traditional main stays! If you have any ideas you would like to share or recommendations for our group, please share them! Have you heard of something fun and wonderful? I would love ideas on career oriented field trips so the kids could learn more about different types of careers next year! I would also love to visit a factory type of business (ie: oriental trading)....but not sure who to contact about that! Put your thinking caps on and share your thoughts with me! Thanks!

Reading Aloud Workshop

This workshop link was emailed to me in a message about Classical Education. It focuses on reading aloud and the impact of mastering language, thought and speech. ENJOY!

http://www.classicalscholar.com/homeschool_courses/reading_aloud/player.html

2010 Homeschool Track and Field Day

Registration is NOW open for the 2010 Homeschool Track and Field Day! It is a fabulous day full of fun and being around a great group of families!

Be sure to register online at www.homeschooltrack.org.

• If you are returning family, simply log in using your previous username and password. In the event you forgot your password, please email me and I will reset your password.
• If you are new, please register by creating a website user name and password. Please enter "omahahen" as the first time HEN password.

We are looking forward to a great event this year!

Spring...

Oh, how I am ready for spring to come! The kids need to run outside, the yard and garden both need some attention and I need some sunshine! I have heard that this week may be the last week of winter (even though spring was supposed to be here last Saturday). Here is to hoping we are outside next week with our schoolwork!

Kids Eat Free

Here is some updated Kid's Eat Free info:
EVERYDAY:
Denny’s – kids eat free – 4-10pm
IHop – free kids meal w/ adult entrée – 4-10pm
Roja – Happy Hour in back room – 5-6:30 - $1.50 tacos, $2 margs, ½ price apps

MONDAY:
Upstream (170 & Center) – kids eat free w/ adult entrée
Doc & Eddie’s (168 & Harrison) – kids eat free
Texas Roadhouse – Kids eat free – 1 per adult entrée
Sam & Louie's (downtown Elkhorn) – buy one pizza, get one free
Grandmothers – $.99 kids meals
Grisanti’s – Kids eat free w/ adult entrée – 4-10pm
Julio’s West (123rd & Center) – Kids eat free
Sizzler – For each adult salad bar you get 2 free kids salad bars
Spaghetti Works – Kids eat free – 2 children per 1 adult entrée
Summer Kitchen – Kids eat free
Fudrucker’s – 4-9 pm – kids 12 and under eat for $.99 – drink included
Buffalo Wild Wings – kids 12 and under eat for $.99 – 5-8pm
Indigo Joe’s – kids eat free – 5 to close
Hectors - Hector’s kids eat free w/ paid adult meal
Old Country Buffet - 1 kid eats free per adult meal purchased.
Quaker Steak and Lube-Council Bluffs. kids eat free, 2 kids per adult.

TUESDAY:
Applebee’s – Order 1 adult meal and get 2 kids meals for $.99 each
Doc & Eddie’s (168 & Harrison) – kids eat free
94/95 – $.99 kids meals
Grisanti’s – Kids eat free from 4-10 w/ adult entrée
Paradise Bakery – Kids 12 and under eat free after 4pm (2 per adult entrée)
Fazoli’s – Kids eat for $.99 with 1 adult entrée from 5-8
Sizzler – For each adult salad bar you get 2 kids salad bars for free
Summer Kitchen – Kids eat free
China Buffett – Kids 10 and under eat free w/ adult entree
Fudrucker’s – 4-9 pm - kids 12 and under eat for $.99 – drink included
Godfathers – kids 10 and under eat free buffet – 5-8pm
Lonestar – kids eat free with adult entrée – drink included

WEDNESDAY:
Pepper Jax – Kids eat free – 4-9pm
Doc & Eddie’s (168 & Harrison) – kids eat free
Jason’s Deli – for each adult entrée get 2 kids meal free – kids 12 and under
Sizzler – for each adult salad bar you get 2 kids salad bars for free
Perkins – free kids meal with adult entrée – kids 12 and under – 4-9pm
Old Chicago - starting at 4pm kids make their own pizza. Kids can pick from a variety of toppings, add their toppings, cheese and sauce to the dough!

THURSDAY:
Applebee’s – for each adult entrée get 2 kids meals for $.99 each
Paradise Bakery – Kids 12 and under eat free after 4pm (2 per adult entrée)

SATURDAY:
Perkins – free kids meal with adult entrée – 12 and under – 4 - 9pm

SUNDAY:
Red Zone BBQ – Kids eat free
Valentino’s Buffett (138th & P) – Kids eat free buffet all day
Jason’s Deli – Kids eat free all day
Planet Sub – free kids meal with adult entrée
ZZZAP! Lazer Tag 11108 Q st. Family night Sunday Noon to 9pm 1 adult gets 2 kids in free. Buy 3 games get a fourth game free. 1 adult and 2 kids can all play 4 games of Lazer Tag for $15!

Lies Young Women (and probably OLD) Believe Link

Here is a link to a great resource for the young women (and old) in your life! It was published in one of The Old School House Magazine Newsletters....what a great resource.
http://www.liesyoungwomenbelieve.com/assets/files/LYWBpp204-5.pdf

March Meeting

Our March Meeting will be Friday, March 5th- Gretna KNIGHTS Monthly Meeting – Life Skills: Conversation skills, Sportsmanship and Art Appreciation! Come join in the fun!

New Homeschool Orientation Meeting - March

New Homeschooler Orientation Meeting
Monday, March 8th 6:30-8:30pm
Gretna City Hall
204 N. McKenna Ave.
Gretna, NE 68028

New homeschooler orientation meetings give new homeschoolers or families interested in homeschooling the opportunity to ask questions, obtain help with paperwork, receive lots of helpful information about resources and activities in the Omaha metro area, as well as connect with other parents who are just beginning the home education journey. Plase spread the word to those you know who are new to homeschooling it or considering it. HEN members, as well as non-members, are welcome! Call or email Shana Baker for information at sbaker5@cox.net or 332-4449. Note: please do not call city hall for meeting information.