May 2012
Welcome to Homeschool Montgomery!
Take a break at the parks to kick off your summer
Field trip alert! New summer exhibit at the Maryland Science Center
Turn your child's hobby into an educational experience and elective credit
By: Christine Pritt
Considering how you treat yourself and others
By: Roma Cox
Check out these opportunities for summer fun and enrichment
WELCOME NEW HOMESCHOOL MONTGOMERY SPONSORS!
Georgetown Prep Tennis Club
Rockville, MD I 301-816-9713 I Email
Introduce your child to a lifetime sport! Indoor classes begin October 15, 2012, ages 8 and up. Instruction follows the highly acclaimed QuickStart tennis program featuring unique, age-appropriate equipment and methodology. Monday, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Oct. 15- Nov. 19, 2012 (6 weeks): $72.00. Call to register.
Questions: Tennis Director, Mark DiChiara
Singing Strings
Gaithersburg, MD I 301-385-1232 I Email
At Singing Strings, we strive to convey our love of music to each student and to help him or her find a kindred passion for the subject. We believe that a student who masters only theory and technique can play competently -- but one who has a love for music can soar. As one would expect, thorough instruction in technique and theory provides the foundation for each student’s training at Singing Strings. Using both traditional and Suzuki methods, we tailor our teaching to find the approach that works best for each student. Inquire about our family discounts!
HIGHLIGHTED MAY EVENTS
GAITHERSBURG BOOK FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 19, 2012: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM I GAITHERSBURG CITY HALL GROUNDS, GAITHERSBURG
The free festival will feature more than 80 featured best-selling and award-winning authors. Authors will participate in discussions and book signings throughout the day. Other festival highlights include a spotlight on local authors, Children’s Village, a coffee house featuring performances by poets and singer/songwriters, announcement of short story contest winners, exhibitors with literary wares and on-site sales of new and used books. Visitors to the festival also have the opportunity to participate in a range of interactive, hands-on workshops on a variety of topics.
CREATE SAND ART
Saturday, May 26, 2012: 1:00 PM–4 :00 PM I MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART, WASHINGTON DC
Ages 12 and up. African sand art painting is an old and popular art form in many parts of Africa, particularly the Congo and Zimbabwe. It is strikingly beautiful and has a natural charm. Come create a “painting” with sand. Workshop, Sublevel 2. Free; RSVP 202-633-4646. Space is limited.
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