February was a super month for our Homeschoolers, with the Valentine's Skating Party planned by Denise, the Spelling Bee organized by Nan and the Science Day planned by Robyn!

It was great to see the kids all having fun with one another, to see boxes brimming with Valentines and goodies, then to watch the kids (preschoolers up to high schoolers) dissecting owl pellets and doing bone identification and having so much fun learning.
Thank you Denise, Nan & Robyn,
for planning these events for our children!

Now, on to March and spring!!

Pennsylvania American Water:

Protect Our Watersheds 12th Annual Art Contest

For 4th through 6th grade students - Deadline for artwork submissions is March 28th.

The contest encourages students to draw on their artistic talents to convey the importance of protecting Pennsylvania’s watersheds and water resources. Winners will be selected based on creative vision, artistic talent, understanding of watershed protection and the ability to communicate that understanding. As part of their entry, students must write a brief narrative on the personal impact of watershed protection.

Click here for the contest rules and and entry form:

http://www.amwater.com/files/Art%20Contest%20Rules%20and%20Entry%20Form%20-%202014.pdf

I Like My Library Poetry Contest:

This contest, for ages five to sixteen, is in honor of National Library Week. Winners will be selected from each of the three divisions: ages 5-8, ages 9-12, and ages 13-16. One winner from each division will receive a $30 Amazon gift card. The topic of the poem will be “Why I like (or love) My Library”. Rules and Entry Forms can be downloaded here or picked up in the Children's Department on the semi-circle in between the children's computers.

Deadline for submission is April 5th, at 5pm.

Warren Library Lego Building Contest

Contestants will compete in four divisions: family, grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9 through adult. Both the public and a panel of judges will vote. Lego creations should be based on a book title, as this contest is in honor of National Library Week. Entries are due to the Slater Room, 3^rd floor of the Library, on Saturday, April 12^th. Lego creations will be on view April 14-17 in the Slater Room. Amazon gift cards will be awarded to winners at a ceremony on Thursday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Slater Room. Rules and Guidelines will be available at the library and can also be downloaded from the Children’s Events page here .

(Be aware, you leave your Lego design at your own risk. The library is not responsible for damage or loss)

28TH ANNUAL CHAP HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION

“For Generations To Come”

“Teach this testimony and law to your children, so that the next generation would know it, so that the children not yet born would themselves arise and tell their own children, who could then put their confidence in God” Psalm 78:5b-7a

Planning is well underway for the 2014 CHAP Convention; The Largest Christian Homeschool Event in the Northeast. Be sure and save May 9th and 10th on your schedule to join us at this exciting time of listening, learning, shopping and fellowshipping with fellow homeschoolers at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

Over 200 Vendors
16 Dynamic Speakers
Children’s Program for ages 5 to 12
Teen Track
Town Hall Style Panel Led Discussions
Used Curriculum Sale
Silent Auction
High School Graduation Ceremony
State Science Fair Competition
Art Contest
Scholarship Contest
Essay Contest
First-Time Parents of Pre-Schoolers Free Admission
Convention Tour Guides
Book Check Service
Multiple Prize Giveaways
Family Package Pricing
And much, much more!

Help CHAP spread the word and tell your family and friends about this fabulous event! You don’t have to be a homeschooler to attend, as there are excellent resources for teachers, parents or just about anyone interested in making an impact on a child’s life. We hope to see you there!

http://www.chaponline.com/2014convention/

Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering free tree seedlings to classrooms with preK through 6th grade students.

They include homeschoolers in this offer.

• One seedling per student.

• Choose what seedling you would like:

Silky Dogwood: Native flowering shrub. Blooms in late
spring and grows up to 9 ft in height. Prefers moist areas. Blue and white fruit is loved by birds. Seedlings are 1-2 years old and average 14 inches in height. Not all seedlings will be the exact same size.
OR
White Pine: Native evergreen that can grow up to 100 feet tall. Grows best in fertile, well drained soils, but tolerates a variety soil conditions. Seedlings are 3 years old, and average 8-22 inches in height. Not all seedlings will be the exact same size.

• Please RSVP to me within 2 weeks to let me know what seedling you would like. I will place the order for our group and the seeds will be delivered in mid April. You will need to come pick up your seedling from me, when I notify you that it has arrived.

I will send a separate email to you with a student guide, teacher guide and planting directions. You will have to have your hole dug and ready by the time the trees are delivered (April 14-21.)