ACHEV

Back to School Potluck BBQ & Family Baseball Game
2019-08-25 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Bob Kildee Community Park, 1030 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Kick off the new school year with your ACHEV Family at our annual ACHEV BBQ. Our kids so look forward to seeing lots of friends and playing at the park until dark. We have reserved one of the baseball fields for our group! We are hoping to have lots of families out to play a game of baseball/softball with us! We will also have volleyball, a slack line, and some other activities.
Schedule:

Gathering: From 3pm-7pm
Meal Time: Around 4pm
Baseball/Softball: 4:30-6:30

We will have the big BBQ going. You will need to bring your own meat for the grill (and buns if you are having hot dogs or hamburgers), and sign up to bring a side and dessert. ACHEV is supplying the paper and plastic products.
What to Bring:

Your own meat for the grill and buns if applicable
A side and dessert to share
Drinks for your family
Baseball gear if you have it
Other outdoor games you want to play
Chairs, blankets
Jackets, hats, sunscreen
Water bottles or drinks

SIGN UP ON THE GOOGLE DOC LINK.

Swing Dance Lessons
2019-08-24 11:00 - 14:30 | Silver’s Home, 7427 Marmota CT, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV high school students Hannah Osborne, Ella Silver, and Nick Sanders are teaming up to offer swing dance lessons to improve students’ swing skills just in time for the Back to School Dance! They are working on making the lessons as effective as possible in improving the quality and confidence of all dancers who love to swing. These lessons are for anyone who has the desire to gain more skill and confidence in their dancing. New moves will be taught in the intermediate and advanced classes (see list below for the moves that will be taught). Students will be given tips on how to improve their skills and will be taught dance etiquette. We will also be focusing on counting, as this plays a major role in leading the dance and following. Sign up fast, there are limited spots!
When: Saturday, August 24. (Sign up by August 22nd)
-Beginners (no experience necessary) 11:00am-12:00pm,
-Intermediate class (must be comfortable with swing) 12:15pm-1:15pm
-Advanced (must be a confident swing dancer comfortable with dips) 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $5 per student (per class)
Who: ACHEV students and guests (who are attending the dance) 6th grade and up.
Where: 7427 Marmota CT. Ventura, CA 93003
What to bring:
-water
-wear comfortable shoes and clothes for dancing in
-please bring a snack to share
– bring your own lunch if staying for two classes
Please contact Ella Silver at patricia.silver@me.com for questions or more information

Below are the moves that will be taught in the different classes. Please note that the lists are subject to change.

Beginners class (no experience necessary):
– basic step
– underarm turn
– around the world
Intermediate (Intermediate must be comfortable with swing):
– Closed position
– puzzle
– tunnel twist
– slap clap
– princess dip
Advanced (must be a confident swing dancer comfortable with dips):
– Back to back dip
– East coast swing
– Charleston
– bow and arrow
– toss out

Kick Off Open House
2019-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
All members, please come to an open house to kick off the school year! This is a great chance to learn more about the events already on the calendar, how you can help, and very importantly, share what you would like to have happen in ACHEV this coming school year. The Open House portion is a window of time to drop in, browse, and visit. In the middle of the Open House, we will have a meeting for everyone with a speaker to encourage us, Q&A, and prayer. We want to see everyone there! Bring your calendar, your ideas, and your questions!
Plan to be at the meeting, but budget time to enjoy the open house before and/or after the meeting. There will be refreshments!

Teen Game Club
2019-08-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
This game club is for 6th grade and up and is geared towards strategy type games, and with the teens’ input, we will focus on one specific game per month.
August: Catan
Sept: TBD
Oct: TBD
**You may drop off your kids at this event** if you wish. Feel free to run errands, or go back home and return later. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay. Please let me know who is coming so that I can arrange to have space for everyone.
Please rsvp using the Google Sheet link below.

Pool Party & BBQ
2019-08-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Las Posas Swim Club, 230 Ramona Place, Camarillo, CA, 93010
What: We are having a summer fun POOL PARTY! Please join us for a fun evening of playing in the pool. enjoying each other’s company. and sharing good food! We can only have 50 people attend, so please sign up soon!
When: Saturday, August 10th (RSVP by Wed Aug 7th)
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Where: Los Posas Swim Club (details below).
Cost: $3 per person (swimming or not). $2.50 per person if we have 48- 50 people. We will be sharing the cost of the lifeguard.
Dress Guidelines: We recognize that everyone has a different idea of what modest dress is. This is even more complicated when we are talking about swimwear. Out of respect for each other, our different viewpoints, and recognizing the vulnerability of our young men and ladies, we ask that all attendees follow these guidelines: 1) No exposed cleavage or abdomens, this will probably mean most people will need to wear a rash guard/swim shirt or t-shirt. 2) No exposed gluteal folds, this means that boys/men should wear swim trunks, and girls/women should wear boy-short cut swim bottoms or a pair of trunks/board shorts/running shorts over her bathing suit or an oversized t-shirt. 3) If you need help finding appropriate attire, try to borrow something, I’m sure we can all help each other out.
What to bring:
-your own meat to BBQ and BBQ utensils
-a side dish, salad, or dessert to share (We can have s’mores if someone wants to bring the supplies!)
**We need one family to volunteer to bring charcoal and BBQ supplies (lighter and whatever else is needed). Please note on the sign up sheet, if you can help.
***We also need one family to volunteer to bring wood and kindling to have a fire in the fire pit. Please note on the sign up sheet, if you can help.
-your own drinks
-pool towels and toys
-jackets and blankets
Please sign up on the the google doc linked below.
Pool Rules: No glass bottles; No dangerous toys
We need everyone to pitch in and help clean up at the end of the night! We need to remove all party decorations, wipe down picnic tables, and sweep/rinse cabana deck to remove all food debris. We need to empty all the trash cans into the dumpster at the street and extinguish fire in fire pit. We also need to check the bathrooms for food/trash and cover the pool before we leave.
There will be a lifeguard at the pool party to help keep everyone safe, however we would like everyone to watch their own children. The lifeguard is not a babysitter.
We are only able to have 50 people attend.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-08-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Nancy Bush Park, 1150 Bradford Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Nancy Bush Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This park has a brand new play structure. There are restrooms next to the playground. There is a dirt walking path that can be fun for riding bikes, and there are lots of old trees that the kids love playing in. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. All ages are welcome to join. If you have baseball gear, please bring it. We can bring our volleyball set if anyone wants to play volleyball.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL & GAMES
2019-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Blackburn Park Ventura, CA, 10557 Los Altos St, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
Join us for a summer night ice-scream social.

Meet up with old friends, make new friends! Enjoy activities of your choice: ice blocking, flag-football, frisbee or volleyball.

We will provide the ice cream YOU bring the toppings. Please sign up so we know how much ice cream to buy.

Please contact Patty Silver with any questions 805-220-0330, Patricia.silver@me.com

WHO: All ages
WHERE: Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura, Ca
WHEN: Friday, July 26th
TIME: 6pm-8pm

Please sign up on the google doc below to let us know you are coming and what topping you are bringing!

Beach Day Carpinteria
2019-07-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Carpinteria City Beach, Sea Lion Statue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Join us for beach time at Carpinteria City Beach at the end of Linden Ave (near the intersection of Linden and Sandyland). It’s best to look for free street parking, but there is paid parking in the campground where the bathrooms are. We will be meeting nearby the volleyball courts. I will be there with my blue beach tent and my kids will have their body boards. We are bringing a picnic lunch, but there is a neat little burger stand within walking distance from the beach called “The Spot”. We will bring a volleyball for the big kids that want to play.
No need to RSVP, but it would be nice to know you are coming. You can rsvp by emailing bonnieadair@verizon.net

Fireworks Show & Potluck at the Burns Home
2019-07-04 18:30 - 22:00 | Burns Home, 120 Japonica Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93012
Come watch the Camarillo High School fireworks show from the Burns’ front lawn. Nicole Burns and family has invited us all to come and watch with them – they have a great view!
What to bring: Potluck item of your choice (the Burns will provide paper products as well as water and lemonade) and camp chairs/blankets.
When: Come at 6:30 to potluck, hang out and get a good parking spot. You are welcome to come later as you are able. The gates to the high school stadium open at 7 pm, and people start parking in their neighborhood before that time. Fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. Listen to the KBBY 95.1 at 9 pm for music to accompany the fireworks.
Please RSVP here to let Nicole and your ACHEV friends to know you are coming. RSVP is appreciated, but not required. You can also text Nicole at 805-444-1916 to rsvp.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-07-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Arneill Ranch Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This quiet park has lots of shade, a small playground with sand for younger kids, swings, a full size running track (our kids learned to ride their bikes on this track), a large grass area in the center of the track, and adult fitness equipment . There are restrooms next to the playground. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.

*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. If you have baseball gear, please bring it. If anyone wants to play volleyball, let me know and we can bring our volleyball court set.
All ages are welcome to join. We have kids of all ages joining us from babies & toddlers to middle and high school.

Beach Day Carpinteria
2019-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Carpinteria City Beach, Sea Lion Statue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Join us for beach time at Carpinteria City Beach at the end of Linden Ave (near the intersection of Linden and Sandyland). It’s best to look for free street parking, but there is paid parking in the campground where the bathrooms are. We will be meeting nearby the volleyball courts. I will be there with my blue beach tent and my kids will have their body boards. We are bringing a picnic lunch, but there is a neat little burger stand within walking distance from the beach called “The Spot”. We will bring a volleyball for the big kids that want to play.
No need to RSVP, but it would be nice to know you are coming. You can do that at the bottom of the page. Just one RSVP per family.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-06-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
Join us at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This is a large park with wood chips (no sand), and an area for playing baseball/kickball. There are restrooms next to the playground. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch. There is sidewalk that is good for riding bikes & scooters.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. If you have baseball gear, please bring it. This park also has tennis courts, so if you or your kids like to play tennis, bring your racket and some balls. We might have a couple extra rackets for sharing.

All ages are welcome to join. We have kids of all ages joining us from babies & toddlers to middle and high school, but lately we have been having a good sized group of older boys, so bring your big kids to hang out and play sports with them!

Skate Party!
2019-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Skating Plus, 1720 Mesa Verde Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV END OF YEAR SKATING PARTY!

Fun For The Whole Family!
It’s time for the ACHEV Skate Night at Skating Plus! There will be fun, fellowship, games, and great exercise!
Feel free to enjoy dinner at the rink. The snack bar offers whole pizzas, hot dogs and more. The playlist will include popular christian artists and family friendly music. Parents may spectate free of charge. Please invite friends to join you.

*Please remember ACHEV’s standards for modest attire.

Who: Everyone!

When: Tuesday, June 11

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Skating Plus

Address: 1720 Mesa Verde Ave. Ventura, CA 93003

Cost is $10 and includes basic skate rental (rollerblades and speed skates are available for an additional fee).

Please sign up below.

Event Contact: Patty Silver, patricia.silver@me.com, 805-220-0330

Beach Day in Ventura
2019-06-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Harbor Cove Beach, 1950 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Let’s Meet up at the beach for some fun playing in the sand, volleyball, swimming & kayaking at Harbor Cove Beach, aka Mother’s Beach, aka the “beach with no waves”. This park is awesome for moms because it is protected by jetties from the waves. It is easier to watch the little ones and let them play in the water. The big kids can swim out really far with or without a boogie board, explore the rocks, and play beach volleyball on the sand courts. We have a kid sized kayak that we bring to this beach, it is also good for SUP if you happen to have one ( and if you do, I want a turn!). There are restroom and shower facilities here.
We will meet in the middle of the beach, to the right of the blue beach carpet. I will have my blue tent set up. I have a 14 year old boy, 11 year old girl, a 3 year old girl (who is really scared of the water) and a 2 year old boy (who has yet to develop a healthy fear of the water).

Prayer Evening
2019-06-07 19:00 - 20:30 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Please join us in prayer Friday evening, 6/7, for the Garcia family. Joel and Ondreea Garcia joined ACHEV last year. We have enjoyed getting to know Ondreea and her daughters at park day. Ondreea shared the following heartbreaking need for prayer and support,
“Sadly, my daughter-in-law took her own life. She left behind my son and 17 month old grandson. If you could share a prayer request for them, it would mean a lot.”
While we will dedicate the evening to prayer for the Garcia family, there will be time to pray for whatever is burdening you. There is nothing too big or too small for God. Scripture tells us He wants us to bring everything to Him in prayer. Let us do that together.
So I can have enough chairs ready, please let me know you are coming. ~ Susan Pineda (805) 407-6851 or must_sew@yahoo.com.

Year End Resource and Clothing Exchange Party
2019-06-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Camino Real Park, Dean Drive and Varsity Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003
Time to go through your shelves, bins and closets! Your outgrown resources and clothing might be exactly what another ACHEV family needs. Someone else may have exactly what you need! In fact, you don’t have to bring anything to participate. You could just come for the play, fellowship and shopping.
While the kids browse or play at the park, celebrate the end of the school year with fellowship, sunshine and your wishlist for next year. We have timed it so hopefully you can collect some of what you need here, then next month you can check out the used curriculum hall or the exhibit hall at the CHEA Convention.
City ordinance requires we exchange within our group. No sales to public, but if people wander in to inquire, be sure to share about home education and ACHEV. We’ve had some wonderful conversations with curious people over the years. Some have joined ACHEV.
Every year we have a free table for anything you don’t want to take home with you. This year, Geneva Atchison is collecting resources to send to a Christian homeschool group in Kenya, so I will have her pull out what they can use before donating the rest, most likely to Abednego Book Shoppe in Ventura.
Camino Real is a big park. Areas are first come, first served, so look for the ACHEV whiteboard easel and maybe a pop-up tent or play tipi. Last year we did well by the play structure near the tennis courts.
Suggestions for what to bring: resources and/or clothing to sell or give, camp chairs or blankets, a folding table if you wish, bags and/or boxes for shopping, small bills for making change, picnic lunch, sunscreen, outdoor play or sports equipment, small pop-up tent.
Questions? Contact Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or (805) 407-6851.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-06-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
Join us at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This is a large park with wood chips (no sand), and an area for playing baseball/kickball. There are restrooms next to the playground. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch. There is sidewalk that is good for riding bikes & scooters. This park also has tennis courts, so if you or your kids like to play tennis, bring your racket and some balls. We might have a couple extra rackets for sharing.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. If you have baseball gear, please bring it.
All ages are welcome to join. We have kids of all ages joining us from babies & toddlers to middle and high school, but lately we have been having a good sized group of older boys, so bring your big kids to hang out and play sports with them!

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-05-21 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-04-16 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-04-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Nancy Bush Park, 1150 Bradford Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Nancy Bush Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This park has a brand new play structure. There are restrooms next to the playground. There is a dirt walking path that can be fun for riding bikes, and there are lots of old trees that the kids love playing in. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. All ages are welcome to join. If you have baseball gear, please bring it.

Support Meeting
2019-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Greg and Susan Pineda are opening their home several third Friday nights throughout the year for support meetings on various topics, some for all parents, others just for the moms. Do you have a topic idea? Contact Susan Pineda.
September 21: Philosophy of Education and Vision for the Long Term, led by Susan Pineda
October 19: Homeschooling Through High School, led by Cara Shelton
November 16: Women’s Health, facilitated by Susan Pineda
(no meeting in December)
January 18: Mother Daughter Evening: Beauty and Braids
February 15: Women’s Health, back by popular demand!
(no meeting March or April)
May 17: Helpful Hindsight from Alumni Moms – Come over to meet and mingle with some lovely retired ACHEV homeschool moms. Learn from their experiences. We can sometimes forget there are no guarantees about how our kids will “turn out” even having been home educated. These moms will share realities and wisdom, which is what we need while we are still in the child rearing season.
Please RSVP so I can make sure we space for you!

Bird Museum Tour + Lab
2019-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Come see the largest collections of birds’ eggs and nests in the world!!
The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (WFVZ) has more than a million specimens, and a very large collection of bird study skins and mounts (nearly 70,000). Tours at the WFVZ are of our vast collection of avian (bird) materials that are primarily from the 1850s through 1950s. Tours are led by biologists and scientists who work at the museum.
These are the topics that will be covered during the tour:
(1) The history of the collections and the scientific uses for them; how the materials are curated;
(2) The diversity of birds of the world;
(3)The relationship of birds to NGSS topics including natural selection and adaptation, habitat, and the impacts that humans have on wildlife;
(4) Time for students to wander through the materials of the collections on their own! (A self-guided exercise can be provided to students during this portion of the tour if the teacher desires)
After the tour, students from 6th-12th grade and parents will go into a classroom for a hands on, interactive lab called “What Bird is That?” with the scientists that work at the museum. They will work with each other and the instructors on taxonomy, learn about how DNA and modern science has changed how birds are classified, and have the opportunity to get very hands on with some interesting specimens.
While the middle & high school students are in the lab, the younger students will be given additional time in the museum to complete a scavenger hunt, do some sketching or coloring they will have art supplies available.
Who: Everyone – only 6th grade and up will be permitted in the lab classroom. Younger students will have an alternate activity in the museum.
Cost: $10 per student 6th grade & up, $5 per student preschool and up, and $5 per adult. Babies and toddlers free.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-05-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Nancy Bush Park, 1150 Bradford Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Nancy Bush Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This park has a brand new play structure. There are restrooms next to the playground. There is a dirt walking path that can be fun for riding bikes, and there are lots of old trees that the kids love playing in. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
*From about 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. All ages are welcome to join. If you have baseball gear, please bring it.

ACHEV Fine & Performing Arts Festival 2019
2019-05-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

@ The Ventura Room, Poinsettia Pavilion
The Arts Festival is a wonderful time for our students to share their God-given talents. This is a non-judged activity, designed to appreciate these talents of the homeschool community. Due to time constraints, we may need to limit the number of activities per person (i.e. 2 solo events) depending on how many entries we receive!
We’ve had an amazing response in the past with such creative entries as comedic skits, dance, bands, mime, poetry reading, excerpts from plays, films, instrumental solos (piano, guitar, harp, violin…), vocal solos, photography, drawings, sewing, knitting, models and more. This is also a great opportunity to recognize and encourage the hard work that goes into developing these life enriching skills.
We ask that all performing and fine art be appropriate for families with young children and glorifying to God. When our families come together as a group, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows for consideration and grace.
Values we trust every ACHEV family to embrace are:

Artist/performer – Personal opinions and freedoms can and should at times be humbly set aside temporarily for the sake of the community. A good rule of thumb is if you have any concern it might offend, chose something safer to perform/create/wear. Remember all ages may be present, and ask yourself, “Will it honor God?”, and, “Will it bless those who hear and see?”

Audience – There is a time and place to graciously make allowances for the differing opinions about what is appropriate to perform/create/wear. Since this event serves our entire membership, we can expect our diverse community to be just that: diverse. That is part of the beauty of community. We offer benefit of the doubt that each participant sincerely desires to honor God and bless those who hear and see.

We also believe constructive feedback is important. So please feel free to talk with leadership about any aspect of any ACHEV event or activity. Your input is valuable and appreciated.
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Parents are welcome to perform and/or display fine art as well! We would really like to see 2 or 3 parents show off one of their talents as an encouragement for the students.

We are using Google Forms again this year. Let us know if you have any questions about filling them out. At the end of the form, you can select to have a copy emailed to you. If you choose to have a copy of your response emailed to you, the email will contain a link allowing you to edit your response if need be. You may not be able to edit your response without this link. If you make a mistake we can also delete the old form and you can submit it again. It does not take long to fill out.
Please fill out your submission forms no later than Friday, April 26th. We will not be accepting submissions after the deadline. Please submit a separate form for each piece of artwork and each performance.
Visual:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfapEp4OqSyj4sf32wRqAIBi4CD3lg_2CaUPG2Xqdr86li9RA/viewform
Performing:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSechrMXIEvezk2j-n9KjjoTVhwt6Hq3FYWFxk783yA4TtmSXA/viewform
Please drop off your fine art no later than Friday, April 26th.
Camarillo Art Drop Off:
Bonnie Adair
174 Granada St, Camarillo, CA 93010
bonnieadair@verizon.net,
805-504-6457

Ventura Art Drop Off:
Amy Tromans
5265 Clemson Street, Ventura, CA 93003
dulceamymango@gmail.com
805-701-1410

To make this event happen, we need all parents to volunteer. We are asking every family to bring a plate of cookies/finger-snack to share AND to volunteer for one of the jobs listed in the Google Form linked below. We will contact you before the festival to let you know what your job will be. Please select your top three choices. Thank you for all of your help!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpRm1YNYNEzETF0ZdVGCnL_a1pnvWSJ-MP_gIRX096HfI0Jg/viewform

canceled - Women's Prayer Evening
2019-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Canceled this month due to scheduling conflict with the annual home education information meeting to be held the same evening. Watch for updates should we be able to schedule for another evening. Thank you for understanding.
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ACHEV Ladies, you are welcome to come by for prayer most first Friday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. It will be very casual and confidential. Come when you can and leave when you must during this time. No need to RSVP. Just come. Contact Susan Pineda.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Home Education
2019-05-03 18:30 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
You do not have to be an ACHEV member to attend this meeting. It is open to anyone in the community considering home education.
You are welcome to attend part or all of the evening!
6:30 – 7:30: This is especially for anyone new to or considering home education, all ages. Andie Savard will cover all the legal options for teaching at home in CA, groups you need to know about, how to get started, home education styles and methods, curriculum choices, and more. Invite anyone interested in home education.
7:30-8:00 – Mingle, browse curriculum samples, talk with the presenters one on one, and enjoy refreshments.
8:00-9:00 Last hour, we DIG IN to homeschooling through high school. This is a very detailed, in depth meeting. Cara Shelton will walk you through various strategies, requirements for each, and unveil the possibilities. High school can be some of the richest home education years. Invite anyone you believe may be interested in home schooling through high school.
RSVP helpful. Please RSVP directly to Susan Pineda: (805) 407-6851 or must_sew@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Bird Watching
2019-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
What: Bird watching with Lexi Frangis, who works for Ventura Parks and heads the Snowy Plover program. She knows a lot about birds.
When: Thursday, May 2, 2019
Time: 9 AM (arrive by 8:45AM)
Who: Anyone in ACHEV can join this field trip, however everyone must be able to sit still and be quiet for long periods of time.
There are 15 spots for students available + parents
Where: 1596 Spinnaker Dr1596 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001https://maps.app.goo.gl/5jnyw
Below are the directions and bathroom and parking information:
We will meet at the surfers knoll parking lot in the Ventura harbor (it’s a small lot, but there is plenty of street parking as well). It’s on Spinnaker Dr on the beach side of the harbor village. There are bathrooms at the parking lot.
Wear comfortable shoes, hat, and sunscreen. It’s about a mile walk. Layer just Incase it’s chilly.Bring binoculars if you have them.

CASA Field Trip- Carnegie Art Museum Tour and Workshop
2019-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | carneige Art Museum, 424 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030, United States
Event:
Carnegie Art Museum Tour and Art Workshop

Date:
4/12/2019

Time:
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Description:

Is the left side of your brain tired from too much math and science? Let’s exercise the right sides of our brains together!!! 🙂
Please join us for the Carnegie Art Museum’s School Tour Program. It is designed to present a rich visual arts experience, increase students’ perception and analytic skills, and provide students with the opportunity to explore their creative talents. CAM’s School Tour Program is aligned with the California State Content Standards for Visual Arts, Language Arts, and History/Social Studies.
The School Tours Program includes:
A 90 minute visit to the Carnegie Art Museum, beginning with a 45 minute guided tour of the current exhibit by an Education Department staff member and concludes with a 45 minute hands-on exhibit related art project led by a professional artist.
The cost of the School Tour Program is $95 per class (up to 30 students). Two weeks before the field trip, I will determine the cost per child based on how many are attending.

Where:
Carnegie Art Museum
424 South C Street
Oxnard, 93030
Please contact Amy Leite, if you are interested in joining this field trip. This is not an ACHEV event and there is not an google sign up doc.

Knitting and Crochet
2019-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Knitting and Crochet Group is a drop in monthly time to learn a new skill or just to bring whatever knit or crochet project you have in progress. This is not a drop off class. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate, but if you are unable to stay, you may arrange with another parent to chaperone or participate in your place.
Mrs. Pineda would love to help you reach your knitting and crochet goals by teaching skills in small projects to learn the techniques you need to succeed. There may be dates for which she will have a special optional project in mind, such as learning to dye natural yarn, a spinning or weaving demonstration, felting with wool, or perhaps a field trip to an alpaca or sheep farm should the opportunity arise.
This year she has decided to try having enrollment so she can plan ahead based on how large the group is. Are you interested? Sign up, or if you have questions, contact Susan Pineda. Thank you.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
2019-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
The Garden’s school programs introduce children to the wonders of nature through interactive learning experiences. They hope to encourage a lifelong interest in plant science and ecology by fostering an appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

During this 2 hour tour, students have the opportunity to experience science first-hand in the Garden’s Plant Lab. Groups will have 30 minutes in an instructor-led lab to explore using our Zeiss microscopes, models, and dissecting equipment to view plant structures in a whole new light! Outside of the lab, our experienced docents will illuminate some of the amazing adaptations of our California native plants. Each tour utilizes inquiry-based teaching methods to engage students with the natural world and inspire curiosity with their surroundings.
This field trip is for all ages. Children will be divided into groups by age so that they can get the most out of the lab experience. I estimate that we will have 9th-12th in their own group (if are you studying Biology, this field trip is perfect for you!), mid- upper elementary and middle school together, and the youngest kids (pk- 2) will be in their own small group. If your child is too young to sit still and participate in the lab portion, you are welcome to explore the garden just outside of the classroom while older students are participating in the lab. You are also welcome to stay inside the classroom and watch, but please be respectful and wait outside with your little ones if they become disruptive. The walking tour is appropriate for all ages, but keep in mind that the grounds are not stroller friendly (there are steps, hills and rugged terrain in some areas) and you will need to carry babies and little kids if they get tired.

Links to educational resources, including a downloadable wildflower coloring book : https://www.sbbg.org/learn-discover/school-programs/curriculum-resources
Cost: This field trip costs $125 for any group size up to 30 children. So, the more children we have participate, the lower the cost per person. I have personally paid for this in advance. This is a new requirement they have due to the frequency of last minute cancellations. I can only get my money back with 6 weeks’ notice. of cancellation. I need to see that there is enough interest in this field trip well in advance, so please do not wait until the last minute to sign up, or it may get cancelled. However, please keep in mind that when you sign up, you are expected to be there and make this a priority on your calendar. You won’t want to miss this field trip anyways, this is a wonderful place to visit and explore, and they do a great job with the lab! Considering the educational experience that is provided, and their regular admission prices, this is a really good deal.
Sign up on the Google Sheet linked below. You only need to sign up students who will be participating. Parents and babies/toddlers do not need to be signed up, but I would appreciate knowing if you will have little ones tagging along. If you want to bring an extra adult, like Dad or a grandparent, please check with me first. We need to be mindful that our group size does not get too large. They do not have limits on chaperones, and we don’t want to give them a reason to make any new rules.
