First Class Christian Homeschool Co-op


Coming Soon...

TEACHER SIGN-UPS
January 19, 2009
One of the perks of being a teacher is that you get your pick of classes for your kids! Teachers only can sign-up a day early. Sign-ups will be on-line through this website!

SIGN UP FOR CLASSES
January 20-23, 2009
General sign-ups for all classes are open during this time on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign-ups will be on-line through this website!

FIRST DAY OF FRIDAY CLASSES!
January 30, 2009
Mark your calender! This will be the first Friday of Spring Semester classes from 9:00am-11:30am. This second semester will be from Jan. 30 - Apr. 24 (no class on Apr. 10 for Easter break).

"My children have learned so much more from the other homeschool moms than I would have the ability or knowledge to teach them at home! Co-op has been such a blessing to all of us!"

-Homeschool Mom
Folsom

Folsom/EDH, CA - For His Children

  WELCOME!!  

FIRST CLASS FOLSOM / EDHILLS - 'FOR HIS CHILDREN'

 *** CALLING ALL MOMS***
Spring Semester Teachers Needed
  What is your gift, passion or skill?  What are you teaching your children at home that you
could teach in co-op?  We'd LOVE to get you involved in teaching!  Please see the 'Chalk Talk' board below for information.  Contact Patty or Kerri if you have a teaching idea or need one!
 
Family Registration is now closed for  the Spring '09 Semester. 
Please contact us if you are interested in joining us for the Fall 2009 / Spring 2010  semester.  Family registration will begin anew this summer in May 2009.
 Older Elementary Class
Handbells practicePetting a lizard!Preschool Play!

 "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever!  Amen."        Ephesians 3:20-21

            Homeschool Band                                      

It's a real chicken!

Spring Semester starts January 30

@ Oak Hills Church
(1100 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom)

On Fridays, we start at 9:00 am sharp! with Chapel located right in the front lobby.  If you have any questions about co-op, please feel free to contact any member of the Leadership Team:

First Class Co-op Coordinators - Scott & Patty Roemer

Friday School  / Mom's Time Facilitator - Patty Roemer

Membership/ General Questions - Christian & Nique Wolff

Treasurer (dues/reimburs./scholarsh.) - Doug & Kerri Disney

Co-op Class Ideas Coordinator - Kerri Disney

Nursery/Preschool Coordinator - (to be filled)

Worship Coordinator - Mike Pena

Snack/Clean-up Coordinator - (to be filled)

Coffee Bar Hostess /Mom's Time Facilitator - Tracie Chance

Co-op Newsletter Editor - Sarah Lightfoot

'Swap Shop' Table  - Anna Ferry

Special Event & Family Night Coord.- Kyle & Amy Middleton

 

 (See Contact Info in "Friday School Handbook')

 


   'CHALK TALK'  -  Spring 2009 class ideas .....

Levels                   Block A (9:30-10:25)                  Block B (10:30-11:25)
Preschool            Stories & Crafts                             Snack & Play
                                 Teacher: Rebecca D.                                  Teacher: Jeri H. 
                                             Assistants (2): ???                                                     Assistants (2): ???
Kindergarten     Opt 1: Dr. Suess on the Loose     Opt 1: P.E./Group Games??
                                Teacher: Kerri D.                                        Teacher:  Tricia P.
                                 Assistant: Glory A.                                    Assistant: Kim M. , ???
               Opt 2: P.E./Group Games??    Opt 2: Science?Art?anything??
                    Teacher: ???                                              Teacher: ???                                       
                               Assistant: ???                                             Assistant:  ???
 1st - 2nd grade  Opt 1:Learning with LEGOs      Opt 1:Animals & Habitats / DrawWriteNow                                  Teacher: Christian W.                                  Teacher:  Angela C.
                                          Assistants : Nique W., Marsha B.                    Assistant : ???  
                           Option 2: (P.E. Type Class?)      Option 2: Games & Songs
                               Teacher:  ???                                               Teacher: Bonnie C.
                               Assistants (2) : ???                                      Assistants (2) : ???
3rd - 4th grade  Option 1: Learning with LEGOs   Option 1: Elementary Spanish
                                (shared option with 1st-2nd graders)                         Teacher:  Angela H.
                                                                                                       Assistant:  Romy G.
                Option 2:  (P.E. Type Class?)     Option 2:  Games & Songs
                                                (shared option with 1st-2nd graders)                         (shared option with 1st-2nd graders)
5th - 6th grade   (not sure yet???)             Opt.1: Creation Science (w/ Jownathan Parks)
                                                  Teacher : ???                                   Teacher : Patty R.
                                      Assistant :  ???                                       Assistant : Anna F.
                                                                                 Option 2: Music Appreciation / Choir ??
                                                                                                                                   Teacher : Mike P.
                                                                                                  Assistant : Mindy P.     
7th - 8th grade   (History??Art??Geogr??)   Opt.1: Music Appreciation / Choir ??
                                              Teacher : ???                                          (Shared option with 5th-6th graders)
                                Assistant :  ???               Opt.2: Creation Science
                                                                                                                             (Shared option with 5th-6th graders)  
9th - 12th grade  (Logic??Film/Literat??)   Opt.1  Financial Foundations (w/Dave Ramsey)
                                 Teacher : Sheri J.                                      Teacher : Lauri Z.
                                 Assistant : ???                                          Assistant : ???
                                                   Opt.2: Music Appreciation / Choir ??
                                                                                                                                (Shared option with 5th-8th graders)
                          
IMPORTANT:  Other ideas we discussed at our 'Planning Meeting' were a Movies & Literature class (Jr./Sr. High), Lego Engineering or building class, Dissection Science (7th - 12th), World Geography, Science Experiments, etc.  If these classes above do not have a teacher, then they are just ideas and can be changed.  What would YOU like to teach? If you don't see your name somewhere above PLEASE call or e-mail me and let me know where you would like to serve. Thank-you for making this co-op such a blessing to all of our children!  Patty (817-6728)      
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TEACHERS for SPRING '09 CLASSES: If you are teaching this semester, please print and mail your class  application form to Patty or Kerri ASAP.  Each class has a $25 budget, please submit your  reimbursement form   (also available in Friday School Mailbox) with receipts to Kerri by April 17.  Any costs above the budget should be predetermined and included as a 'class supply' fee paid by each student at registration.

 

                      Click on the links below to find out MORE!

FAQs      Friday School Handbook      What is a Co-op?        Classes   

Do I have to Teach?          Class Ideas          Costs     How do I join?   

First Class Video     Benefits      Photo Gallery      Fall'08 Slide Show  

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First Class Homeschool Co-op Is:

  • Kindergarten-High School Classes offered one day a week
  • Nursery and Early Childhood Education Program (for families with Kind-12th grade children in co-op classes)
  • Encouragement for parents, help for new homeschooling moms
  • New friendships and opportunities for students
  • Affordable - co-op classes are taught primarily by First Class parents
  • Christ-centered community outreach to homeschooling families

First Class is a ministry to homeschooling families! If you have been looking for a one-day, Homeschool Cooperative with a solid Christian foundation, then First Class should be on your list. We hope you'll join us at First Class, make some new friends and get involved!

Our vision for FCHM includes YOUR FAMILY! We hope to meet you soon!

The FCHM Board

 

Our mission statement:

We exist to encourage, support and build up the local community of homeschool families, reaching out in the name of Christ.

Are you a Christian? Find out what the Bible says!

We desire :

To be a resource center where members can find information, both practical and spiritual,to assist them in their commitment to homeschooling.

This First Class co-op is a branch of First Class Homeschool Ministries. If you would like to charter a First Class Homeschool Ministry at your church, please request more information! First Class has a vision to connect the homeschooling community by planting other FCHM co-ops wherever they are desired.

 

997 Glennfinnan Way
Folsom, CA 95630

916-817-6728
Roemer6@sbcglobal.net