ACHEV

Volleyball Clinic
2019-12-13 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-12-06 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-11-22 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-11-15 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-11-08 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-11-01 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-18 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-11 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) and 2 more dates | Community Center Park Camarillo, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
**You May Drop off for This Activity** but parents are more than welcome to stay if they like.
Come for a fun time and mark PE off on your homeschooling checklist. Mr. Adair is running this clinic again for ACHEV boys and girls (including his own kids) to learn how to play volleyball. They will focus on learning the skills needed to play a game: serving, passing, setting, and getting the ball over the net. They will also learn the rules of the game, how to rotate, the roles of each position, and eventually they will learn the position they are best suited for with their unique abilities.
Who: ACHEV boys and girls ages 10 and up.

Parents and younger siblings are welcome to stay and watch, go play on the playground, relax, etc. You may drop your child/ren off as long as they will stay with the group, but please let Kevin know that you are dropping off and make sure he has your contact information. It would be nice to have one parent that is willing to stay to help the kids with their drills, keep score during the game, etc.

When: This is a weekly clinic. We will take the week of Thanksgiving off, and continue through Dec 14th before breaking for the holidays. I will keep you posted about when we will start back up in the new year. I will keep it updated on the ACHEV calendar.
RSVP Required: We need at least 8 kids to play. The Adair kids will always be there, so that means we need 6 more. Please RSVP by Thursday night, or I will have to cancel the clinic for that week. RSVP using the RSVP feature below. Maximum 18 kids.
We are excited about this clinic and hope to see the kids grow in physical stature, have fun working as a team, and enjoying some friendly competition.

Poverty Encounter Field Trip
2019-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Poverty Encounter, 13931 Balboa Blvd, Sylmar, CA, 91342, United States
What: A group visit to Poverty Encounter, an amazing ministry that I learned about while at the CHEA conference.
“An immersive, interactive experience, Poverty Encounter provides a unique understanding of the impact of living in poverty, and opportunities to make a difference.”

Encountering Poverty

by Lynn Phillips, Poverty Encounter at Children’s Hunger Fund
Have you ever heard your children say, “I’m starving,” “there’s nothing to eat,” or “I don’t like this meal!”? Do you wish your children had a greater appreciation for what they have? As a homeschool mother of four, it pained me to hear my boys’ lack of gratitude for all the Lord had given them. One of the reasons we homeschooled was to teach our kids about who God is and that they can play a part in His plans. My husband and I wondered how we could open our children’s eyes to the abundance they had before them.
Read the rest of this article at http://www.homeschool411.com/family/encountering-poverty/
When: Tuesday, December 10th, 10 am-12 pm: Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time and check in at the Poverty Encounter entrance of the building. Each tour is 90 minutes with a 30-minute service activity during which guests will be able to pack food for families in need. There is a considerable amount of walking and standing throughout the experience so please dress comfortably.
Cost: $7 per person ages 6 and up. 5 and under, free. Paid in advance. Sales for this event will close two weeks before the event on November 26th at 10AM. This is what they ask so that they can work out scheduling in preparation for our event. They have created a special link just for our group, to purchase tickets online.
To sign up for this field trip: ,Visit this link and purchase your tickets now. Then, please enter your information on this Google Sheet
More Info: Poverty Encounter FIeld Trip Info

Mom's Night Out: Christmas Party
2019-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tromans House, 5265 Clemson Street, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Join us for a fun evening of crafting and eating yummy treats!
Andie Savard will be leading us in a craft! We will be making book snowmen.
Please bring your own exacto knife with a new blade, and a paperback 300-500 pages (I like 400+). The floppier the binding, the better. Front and back covers get removed, so its ok if the book has damaged covers. I get mine at Goodwill on Wednesdays for $.50. I will bring a few extras, but I find I like mine to be books that I’ve read and enjoyed. Makes the art more meaningful for me.
Please being a treat to share. Apple cider will be provided.
Space is limited for the craft.
All are welcome to come enjoy the fellowship and treats!
RSVP by December 5th.

Camarillo Park Day
2019-12-03 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-11-19 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | 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 is enough grass for sports, and a dirt walking path that is good for older kids to ride bikes or scooters on. The playground has rubber flooring – no sand. There are restrooms next to the playground. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
Park day is a great time for moms to relax and chat while the kids play. The older kids usually get a sport or game going. We have kids of all ages joining us. Take a break in your school day and join us for recess/lunch/PE at the park! Camarillo Park days are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year. We will change parks now and then, so make sure to check the calendar to see where we are going to be.

Mom's Night Out: Jewelry Making
2019-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Liza Holdorf’s House, 246 Baker Ave, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
Mom’s Night Out – Jewelry Making

November 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are going to make earrings again with our own ACHEV homeschool mom, Liza Holdorf!
This is a great time to make Christmas gifts.
What: Design and make custom earrings using semi-precious stones, pearls and sterling silver with local jewelry designer, and homeschool mom, Liza Holdorf
When: Monday, November 18th from 7 – 9 PM

Where: Liza’s home – 246 Baker Ave, Ventura

Who: Up to 8 ACHEV moms can make jewelry, but the event is open to whomever wants to come and hang out

Cost: $20/per pair of earrings made. $0 for those who just want to come and visit

Bring: Ideas!
Any small pliers or wire snips, if you have them
A treat to share

Sign-up deadline: November 11, 2019

For ideas on what you may make, check out Liza’s Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/plumage.jewelry/?hl=en
or Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/plumagejewelry/

Strathearn Park Tour
2019-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | strathearn Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, CA, 93065, United States
We will be Touring Strathearn Park and Museum!
Strathearn Park includes several historical vehicles and farm equipment, homes, and buildings, including the first purpose-built library in Ventura County.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time: 10 AM
(The tours can be 1 to 1 ½ hrs long (depending on kids age range in groups) and there’s a picnic area available for snacks or lunch afterwards.)
Address: 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Cost: $3 per person
Who: Everyone!
* No food or drink inside the structures.
**Strollers: They don’t have any rules about strollers (except that you probably can’t fit them inside some of the older homes/up the stairs).
If you would like to know more and read more about this site, please visit this Website

ACHEV Science Fair
2019-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Reality Ventura, 1954 Goodyear Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Don’t miss the ACHEV Science Fair!
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Time: 6:30 to 8 PM (set up at 6 PM)
Location: Reality Ventura, 1954 Goodyear Ave.
Eligible grades: K – 12
Parent volunteers: Sign-up here for mandatory volunteer job (all simple and short jobs)
Parents, we would like each participating parent to sign up for an easy volunteer job.
Bake cookies, help take down a few tables after, sweep floors, etc. All jobs will be simple
and brief.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13JQHqh7W07yWatpxk0YCN-qDdldaJlVUyWz6cMsDPBc/edit?usp=sharing
Students: Sign-up here for student display.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wF6FvA8dl1c9unbCaYvDrNnDysK62VCwwBNjZcLX7SM/edit?usp=sharing
Host: Andie Savard matt.savard@sbcglobal.net or 659-3343
This event is designed to be a forum for students to display a project from any of the
science fields. Each student is required to include an age-appropriate written summary of
their project or experiment as a part of their display. Older students should use the
scientific method.
For help, see http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_guide_index.shtml
There will be no judging. Students will be provided with a 3’ x 3’ table space on which to
display their project and will be expected to man their table for the first 40 minutes of the
fair. The remaining time, they may look around at other students’ displays. All projects
must remain up until 7:15 PM.
Need project ideas? The internet is full of science fair project ideas!
Start here:
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml
Your students may have their own ideas, or choose an experiment from your science
curriculum.
Students must be registered by Nov. 5, 2019, to participate. Space is limited. All ACHEV
members welcome to participate; all community welcome to attend.

CANCELLED Urbane Cafe ***Ventura***
2019-11-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Urbane Cafe Ventura, 4960 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Sorry, this field trip was cancelled due to lack of interest. The field trip to Urbane Cafe Camarillo is still open.
**To Sign up for this field trip, read all the information below. Scroll down past the blue “Google Calendar” button where it says “Details” and then below that find “Website” and click on the link to a Google Sheets sign up sheet where you will fill out your information in order to reserve your place for the field trip.
What: Tour of Urbane Café Ventura. Learn about a “fast casual” restaurant and how to make a great sandwich! At the end of the tour, kids will be fed pizza and grilled cheese.
***I set up a field trip at the Camarillo and Ventura Urbane Cafe locations to occur simultaneously. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct one.
Who: Everyone *While this tour is geared towards 1st-5th graders, older and younger students are welcome to attend.
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019 9:15am – 10:45am
*Please arrive 5-10 min early to check in
Location: 4960 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA 93003
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Notes/Additional Info: Limited to 30 people. They will take 15 at a time into the kitchen area.
https://www.facebook.com/urbanecafe/?hc_ref=ARS4xQjY8Gf2x_d5RXRy0ikvd0rUoDPVjjRWUTx5ioIyc3yeAd4LdAy3KlBL7BdHSTY&fref=nf
Sign Up Using the Google Doc Below by November 1st

Urbane Cafe Field Trip ***Camarillo***
2019-11-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Urbane Cafe Camarillo, 1855 E Daily Dr (at Murray), Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
**To Sign up for this field trip, read all the information below. Scroll down past the blue “Google Calendar” button where it says “Details” and then below that find “Website” and click on the link to a Google Sheets sign up sheet where you will fill out your information in order to reserve your place for the field trip.
What: Tour of Urbane Café Camarillo. Learn about a “fast casual” restaurant and how to make a great sandwich! At the end of the tour, kids will be fed pizza and grilled cheese.
***I set up a field trip at the Camarillo and Ventura Urbane Cafe locations to occur simultaneously. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct one.
Who: Everyone *While this tour is geared towards 1st-5th graders, older and younger students are welcome to attend.
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019 9:15am – 10:45am
*Please arrive 5-10 min early to check in
Location: 1855 E Daily Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Notes/Additional Info: Limited to 30 people. They will take 15 at a time into the kitchen area.
https://www.facebook.com/urbanecafe/?hc_ref=ARS4xQjY8Gf2x_d5RXRy0ikvd0rUoDPVjjRWUTx5ioIyc3yeAd4LdAy3KlBL7BdHSTY&fref=nf
Sign Up Using the Google Doc Below by November 1st.

Camarillo Park Day
2019-11-05 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
Join us at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This park has two play structures – one for smaller kids and one for bigger kids. There is a baseball/kickball field and tennis courts. We will bring a few tennis rackets and balls, and the minimal baseball gear that we have. There are wood chips – no sand. There are restrooms next to the playground. There is lots of sidewalk that can be fun for riding bikes. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
Park day is a great time for moms to relax and chat while the kids play. The older kids usually get a sport or game going. We have kids of all ages joining us. Take a break in your school day and join us for recess/lunch/PE at the park! Camarillo Park days are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year. We will change parks now and then, so make sure to check the calendar to see where we are going to be.

JPL Field Trip - NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena
2019-11-04 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | JPL California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, 91011
What: Guided tour of Jet Propulsion Laboratory, website: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
“The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a unique national research facility that carries out robotic space and Earth science missions. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America’s first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to study all the planets in the solar system as well as asteroids, comets and Earth’s moon. In addition to its missions, JPL developed and manages NASA’s Deep Space Network, a worldwide system of antennas that communicates with interplanetary spacecraft.”
“All tours commonly include a multimedia presentation on JPL entitled “Journey to the Planets and Beyond,” which provides an overview of the Laboratory’s activities and accomplishments. Guests may also visit the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.”
Sign up deadline: Sunday October 6, 2019
Please read this entire notice before signing up on the Google below where it says “Event Website”
Time: Please arrive at 9:10 AM to check in and use restrooms. We will enter promptly at 9:30 PM. Tour will end by 12:00 PM.
Who: Grades 3-12. *Younger siblings with discretion
*This tour is geared towards third grade and up. Older and younger siblings and even babies may come, but please consider these factors when deciding whether to bring your younger children:
1) The subject matter may be boring to younger children if they do not have an interest in the topic. Your children need to be able to sit/stand still and be quiet.
2) The tour will last 2 to 2.5 hours
3) If anyone needs to use the restroom during the tour, the whole tour must stop and wait.
4) We cannot go anywhere in the facility unaccompanied by the tour guide, so if a child becomes disruptive, you will not be able to remove them. You would also not be able to stop and nurse a baby without the whole tour having to wait for you.
5) There is considerable walking, standing, and stair climbing in this tour.
6) If you decide to bring a younger sibling, even a baby, you need to add them to the roster.
7) You know your child best and if this tour will be something they will enjoy.
Cost: FREE
Location: 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109, Directions: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/about_JPL/maps.php
Street address for use in online map searches:
4800 Oak Grove Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Contact Person: bonnieadair@verizon.net, 805-504-6457
**Important Notes**:
You must commit to this event. The final roster will be submitted 4 weeks before the tour and changes cannot be made once finalized. Please read the information below thoroughly before signing up.
As the tour organizer I have been told that you must read the following information:

All US citizens 18 years of age or older visiting JPL MUST present official, government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, before being allowed entry.
Federal security requirements insist that you provide this office with a roster (maximum 40 persons) ONE MONTH before the tour. We require the full name and country of citizenship for all adults, and full name for those under the age of 18. Anyone not on our approved roster will not be allowed on to the facility. *Note: Substituting roster names the day of the tour is not allowed*
All non-US citizens (Foreign Nationals) 18 years of age or older MUST present either a passport or resident visa (green card) before being allowed entry. Individuals without the appropriate identification will NOT be admitted to the facility.
The tour includes considerable walking and stair climbing. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Wheelchairs can be accommodated with prior notice. Cameras are allowed on the tour. *Note: All tours are conducted in English*
To control the traffic flow in our visitor reception center, upon arrival, please send only one representative into the visitor reception building to notify us of your arrival. Please try to limit and/or control your guests’ access to the JPL Store and restrooms.
We now have a “virtual” tour of JPL available online that is designed for students, but available to everyone. We encourage you and your students/members to visit the site at: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/pso.

Harvest Dance
2019-11-02 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Calvary Nexus, 380 Mobil Ave., Camarillo, CA
Let’s dance with joy and thanksgiving this autumn at ACHEV’s country/harvest theme contra and square dance with a professional caller! No experience necessary as dances are taught and called.
Who: Private homeschooled students in ACHEV, CASA, Trinity, and Santa Barbara Christian Homesteaders, 6th grade and up and parents. You may invite guests, but guest need to be cleared in advance with with Patty Silver.
These dances are one of the few times we cannot include the whole family as there are no accommodations for children 5th grade and younger. Please make arrangements to leave younger children at home. Babes in arms OK.
Where: Calvary Nexus, located at 380 Mobil Avenue in Camarillo
Chaperones: A parent chaperone is required for students under 18. As with all ACHEV functions, parents are responsible for their children’s behavior and safety for the duration of the event. If you cannot chaperone your own child, please make arrangements in advance with another parent. Thank you.
Cost: $10 per student, $30 family limit, parent chaperones free. Pay at the door with either cash or check payable to ACHEV.
Attire: The Harvest Contra/Square Dance is casual. Boys may wear T-shirts and jeans. Girls may wear pants, including blue jeans. For girls who wish to wear a dress or skirt, the minimum hemline is touching the top of the knee. Please note if dresses have sheer layers, it is the solid fabric that must be at least to the top of the knee. Harvest/country attire admired, but not required! We highly recommend comfortable shoes.

Boys
– T-shirts OK for this dance
– Jeans OK for this dance, no holes
Girls
– Pants/jeans OK for this dance, no holes
– Skirts or dresses must be knee length or longer. (This means touching the top of the knee, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the knee.
– Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling.
– No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least 1 inch wide
– No exposed midriffs, cleavage or bra straps
Harvest Dance Visual Dress Code Guidelines are enforced.
Bring: A finger food snack to share.
Guests: You may invite guests. Guests need to be cleared in advance with Patty Silver. It is your responsibility to inform your guests about the the dance, including rules, dance etiquette, and the dress code.
Basic Dance Etiquette
Thank you for sharing this with your children.
For boys:
Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask.
You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor.
When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.
For girls:
If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by op ening up your circle.
For both:
Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.
Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.
A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance.
Volunteer

***Cancelled***Volleyball Clinic***Due to heat and smoke***
2019-10-25 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Community Center Park Camarillo, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States

Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch - Field Trip
2019-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch, 12471 Foothill Rd, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
**To Sign up for this field trip, read all the information below. Scroll down past the blue “Google Calendar” button where it says “Details” and then below that find “Website” and click on the link to a Google Sheets sign up sheet where you will fill out your information in order to reserve your place for the field trip.
What: Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch sponsored by the Rotary Club of Santa Paula.
History abounds at Limoneira Ranch, a farming operation established in 1893 with barns, outbuildings and farm equipment for everyone to enjoy. Spend an extraordinary day in the country experience the joy and laughter which naturally occurs during a visit to the Pumpkin Patch.

Learn how a pumpkin grows
Pick your very own sugar pumpkin to take home
Play on the Hay Pyramid
Go on a Hayride
Visit the FFA Petting Zoo: There are goats, sheep, cows, and ducks to pet!
Bring a picnic lunch or snack to eat in the picnic area
Play in the Hay Maze

Who: Everyone!
When: Tour starts at 10:00, please arrive between 9:40-9:45 so that we can collect, count cash, and pay before the tour starts. If you are bringing a picnic lunch, we will also be getting those out ahead of time and putting them on a picnic bench where we may eat later.
How Much: $7 per person, students & adults. Please bring cash. Children 2 and under are free, but will not receive a pumpkin. Students will get to choose a sugar pie pumpkin included in the field trip fee. Adults, even though required to pay, will not receive a pumpkin included in the fee. Remember that these fees help to support the non-profit organization Santa Paula Rotary Club.
A variety of pumpkins and gourds will be available for purchase after the field trip. You can pay for those with cash or card.
What to Bring:

Water: There is no drinking water on site, so make sure to bring enough with you
Lunch or snack if you wish to eat after the tour
Hats, sunscreen

Other Information: The regular weekend vendors are not there on field trip days, so you must bring your own food and water.
Dogs are not allowed
Directions: 12471 Foothill Road across from Olivelands School, there will be signs. You can either take Wells Rd to Foothill, or take the 126 and exit Briggs.

Camarillo Park Day at Bob Kildee Park
2019-10-15 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-10-01 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Bob Kildee Community Park, 1030 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
This October we are meeting at Bob Kildee Park (same as last month). This park has a rubbery play area (no sand), tennis, handball & pickleball (new) courts, some concrete for roller skating, and enough grass for playing sports. The bathrooms are nice and very close to the playground.
We have toddlers to teens joining us, so come join us!
Park day is a great time for moms to relax and chat while the kids play. The older kids usually get a sport or game going. We have kids of all ages joining us. Take a break in your school day and join us for recess/lunch/PE at the park! Camarillo Park days are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year. We will change parks now and then, so make sure to check the calendar to see where we are going to be.

Moxi: The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
2019-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | moxi, 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Please join us for a fun field trip to the Moxi Museum in Santa Barbara. This is a fun interactive science museum. We have access to the lab and freedom to explore the museum in small groups. It is a fun place to play and learn!
When: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Time: 10am (please arrive 10 minutes early to check in)
Who: All ACHEV members
Pricing:
Student Admission: $14 ($7 for admission & $7 for lab)
Chaperones: Free up to a 1:5 ratio (the first parents to sign up will have priority. All other parents will need to pay $13)
All Credentialed Teachers with ID: Free (Please let Amy Tromans know if this applies to you)
Additional Chaperones: $13 – You may purchase your ticket when we arrive.

RSVP: Sign up on the google doc by October 2nd & pay Amy Tromans student admission
You can send or drop off money to: Amy Tromans, 5265 Clemson St Ventura, CA 93003
(I am also usually at Camarillo Park Days and most other ACHEV events.)

Here are some field trip guidelines for your upcoming trip:
All our exhibits are hands-on and interactive because MOXI is a place for exploration and discovery! Because of this, our field trips are self-guided with floor staff “MOXI Sparks” available to assist.
Field trips typically spend about 90 minutes in the museum and have access to the entire museum. The Innovation Workshop is a room located to right of the entrance on the first floor. We are welcome to explore the Workshop if there’s only 2 or 3 families in there at a time. The students may explore the Interactive Media Theater but must do so in groups of 7 or fewer and must be accompanied by a chaperone.
Food and Drink: Please have your students leave their backpacks and water bottles in the car. We do not have any area within the museum for field trips to eat lunch. Most of our field trips that bring lunches, eat at the grassy area right next to MOXI or walk down to the sitting wall at the beach.
Engineering Exploration Lab Information:
Your group will go into the Engineering Exploration lab at 10:00 AM for about 50 minutes. We only need to have teachers and a chaperone or two in the lab during this time. The other chaperones can either be out on the museum floor or they can grab a coffee out on State street (no food or drink allowed in the museum) and meet the group when they are finished at around 11:00 AM.
Parking: Most of our visitors park in the train station parking lot (right next to MOXI). The first 75 minutes are free and every additional hour is $1.50. There is limited free street parking nearby. Additional parking can be found in any of the nearby Santa Barbara city lots.
Address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Museum Phone: 805.770.5012
Web: moxi.org | @MOXIsb

ACHEV Picture Day
2019-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library, 651 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, United States
Happy 2019-2020 School Year!
ACHEV Picture Day will be October 3, 2019 with appointments starting at 9:00 a.m. Please sign up for your timeslot(s) ASAP.
We are using an online system to set appointments and order school portrait packages. Use this link https://katiemoos.as.me/achev
Your child’s portrait is something that you will cherish for years to come so I encourage you to sign up right away!
We plan to make the Picture Day experience as enjoyable for your child as possible and we look forward to a great Picture Day!
Grades: Pre-school through high school and parent teachers
What to wear: Please dress modestly, no spaghetti straps, skimpy tops, etc.
Location: The Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library, 651 E Main Street, Ventura (The Topping Room is on Main Street just west of the main entrance to the Library – look for the green awning.)
Pick up: Packages will be available for pick up, approximately 6 weeks after sittings at locations to be announced.
Questions for photographer: info@katiemoos.com
-All orders are prepaid. People may pay: PayPal through the link, check (day of), EXACT cash (day of)
-Photo packages that are not paid by Picture Day will not be ordered.
-Ordering/sign ups will close 3 hours before the photo shoot.
Picture Day Contact: Shelley Znamenacek, shelley@zoltar.net, 206-650-4817 (call or text)
Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to find parking and ensure your child is ready for your scheduled appointment. Please come photo ready (bring a comb or bush or mirror for last minute touch ups) and please respect others by being on time.

Ventura County Fire Station 50 Field Trip
2019-09-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | VCFD Station 50, 189 S. Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
**To Sign up for this field trip, read all the information below. Scroll down past the blue “Google Calendar” button where it says “Details” and then below that find “Website” and click on the link to a Google Sheets sign up sheet where you will fill out your information in order to reserve your place for the field trip.
What: Tour of Ventura County Fire Station 50

Station tours include a tour of fire apparatus, equipment, living and working areas. It also features appropriate fire and life safety lessons
Tours generally last between 30 – 45 minutes.
VCFD participation is subject to department availability and may be interrupted for emergency services.

Who: Everyone
Cost: Free
Time: 10-about 11 am. Please arrive at 9:50 so we can assemble and be ready to start on time. Thanks!
Read below for information about this station and all the cool trucks they have, with links to pictures and information about the trucks.
Station 50 History
Fire Station 50 serves the Camarillo Airport, the western portion of the City of Camarillo and unincorporated portions of the Oxnard Plain. It is also the headquarters for Division 1. Situated on the flight line of the airport, the original station was inherited from the U.S. Air Force by the airport authority and leased at no cost to the fire district in exchange for fire protection on the airport. The station was originally built as a temporary building in 1954 and never updated. A new station 50, located off Las Posas Road for better access to western Camarillo, was completed in early 2001. The Airport Fire Station is currently the district’s hazardous materials response station and the District’s Hazmat Officer is assigned here. The aircraft fire/recue vehicle also operates out of here. In 2006 a Paramedic Squad with two Paramedic/Firefighters went into service at Station 50. It is staffed daily by five firefighters and houses an engine (Engine 50); a crash truck (Crash 50); a tractor-trailer Haz-Mat unit (Hazmat 50); a paramedic squad(Squad 50); a foam unit (Foam 50) and a utility pickup(Utility 50). Also assigned to Station 50 are two De-Con trailers used for decontamination at Haz-Mat incidents.

Back to School Dance
2019-09-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
This is our first big dance of the school year! Live music provided by The Ramblers. There will be a variety of swing and ballroom dance music, and possibly even some contra and/or square dancing! No experience necessary.

Who: Private homeschooled students in ACHEV, CASA, Trinity and Santa Barbara Christian Homesteaders, 6th grade and up and parents. You may invite guests, but guests need to be cleared with Karen Partridge (karenpa1011@yahoo.com).

These dances are one of the few times we cannot include the whole family as there are no accommodations for children 5th grade and younger. Please make arrangements to leave younger children at home. Babes in arms OK.

Chaperones: A parent chaperone is required for students under 18. As with all ACHEV functions, parents are responsible for their children’s behavior and safety for the duration of the event. If you cannot chaperone your own child, please make arrangements with another parent.

Cost: $10 per student, $30 family limit, parent chaperones free. Pay at the door with either cash or check payable to ACHEV.

Dress Code: ACHEV dress code applies. Guidelines are enforced.

Bring: A finger food snack to share

Guests: You may invite guests, but guests need to be cleared in advance with Karen Partridge (karenpa1011@yahoo.com). It is your responsibility to inform your guests about the dance, including rules, dance etiquette, and the dress code.

Contact: Karen Partridge (karenpa1011@yahoo.com).

Help needed: ACHEV families, if you can help, please sign up to volunteer.
Dress Code (also see photo below)
Boys: Collared shirts. Slacks. (no jeans)
Girls: Skirts or dresses knee length or longer. (This means touching the top of the knee, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the knees.
Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide. No exposed cleavage or bra straps.
No pants.
Please click on link to see the dress code complete with examples. Visual Dress Code for Back to School Dance
Basic Dance Etiquette
Thank you for sharing this with your children.
For boys:
Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask.
You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor.
When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.
For girls:
If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.
For both:
Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.
Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.
A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance.
