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Santa Paula Oil Museum Plate Tectonics/Earthquake Field Trip #2
2018-05-07 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | California Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St, Santa Paula, CA, 93061, United States
What: Patty Silver has organized a second field trip to the Santa Paula Oil Museum, so if the April 20th date didn’t work for you, hopefully you can come on May 7th! Come and join us for a field trip tour and workshop and learn about Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes at the Santa Paula Oil Museum.
When: Monday, May 7, 2018. 9:30-11:30 Please arrive at 9:15
We will start the field trip with a tour of the museum at 930am. Tour & workshop ends at 11:30. Bring your lunch and enjoy it with us outside at the picnic area.
Cost: The tour and workshop cost $4.00 per student. Chaperones/parents are free. This is payable morning of the trip, exact cash is helpful please.
Notes: We need a minimum of 8 students. Sign up is limited to 20, but we can make arrangements for more if there is a lot of interest.
Directions and parking info is on the museum website.
Please see the attached Museum Guidelines before the trip. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O0oYu1NFwi86ZIk5E-hxphxAgTMSxvenD1Iq0o0w0hg/edit?usp=sharing
Also attached are fun educational documents you can use to get the most out of the field trip: Teacher Guide Predicting the Future Earth – worksheet Predicting the Future Earth – worksheet answers Plate Tectonics Puzzle KEY Plate Tectonics Puzzle – Students Plate tectonic Puzzle worksheet – student New Madrid Map of Eastern US New Madrid Earthquake – Byran Plate tectonic Puzzle worksheet – key New Madrid 1811 Internet Resources for teachers Fault Types in a Nutshell Earthquakes in a Nutshell Earthquake links for teachers Basic Seismogram Activity – tectonic plate cont drift

Camarillo Park Day & PE*
2018-05-01 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
We will be meeting at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo. This park has two playgrounds, tennis courts, a gazebo, restrooms, wood chips (no sand), and lots of sidewalk that is great for riding bikes/scooters/skates.
*Let’s play kickball! Mrs. Gonzales will be leading interested kids in playing kickball from 12:30-1:30.
***Please note, this is the only Camarillo park day for the month of May. Look out for beach day later in the month.

Prayer Day
2018-04-25 10:15 - 17:45 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Let’s turn my home into a house of prayer on 4/25. Come and go as you please between 10:15am and 5:45pm. We will pray for many things, including the Committee of Education and the challenges facing homeschoolers in CA, the moms traveling to Sacramento, those headed to Kenya, and more. Let’s gather and pray. Kids can pray, or do a little school work in a quiet corner, or play in our generous yard.

ACHEV Curriculum Open House
2018-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Community Bible Church, 5040 Telegraph Road, Ventua, CA, 930003, United States
SPREAD THE WORD! This event is open to the community!
ACHEV’s Curriculum Open House
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Address: Community Bible Church-5040 Telegraph Rd. Ventura, CA 93003
ACHEV is a support group for private Christian homeschoolers in Ventura County. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about private homeschooling, meet homeschool families, and browse curricula. There will be a Q & A at 7pm for new or interested homeschoolers.
For current homeschoolers, it is a great opportunity to be able to flip through resources and to talk to experienced moms face to face. Last year, this event really helped me to make some decisions on what curriculum we wanted to use for science. I also learned how another mom teaches her kids Latin and Greek with flashcards!

(Canceled/Postponed) Information Meeting: Homeschool Group In Kenya
2018-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
This is canceled for now. We may reschedule. Thank you.
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Helping a Homeschool group in Kenya!
A wonderful team of homeschool moms (current and “retired”) are headed to Nairobi, Kenya, in June. You may know these ladies: Sheri Mergenthal, Sandra Yip, Geneva Atchison, and Mary Panzer. They will be visiting Pastor Murigi at Calvary Chapel Githurai, supporting a Christian homeschool group that meets there. They are going to encourage the pastor leading the group, as well as fellow homeschooling families, to develop a longstanding relationship with them, and to come alongside them and their children in order that they finish well and recognize their godly calling in the ministry of homeschooling, that He will provide for and sustain them. You can read more about it at https://www.facebook.com/ccgithurai/
The vision is to connect homeschooling families who are members of the Calvary Academy Resource Center (CARC) in Githurai with like-minded families in the U.S. for mutual support, education, and opportunity.
Sheri has sent three pallets of books since 2015 to help them start a lending library for supplies, and she has gone there for support of the church and school during three of the past four years. They have asked her to return this year and to teach whatever God puts on our hearts to share.
They have agreed to share more about their trip and answer questions for ACHEV families who are interested. This could be a fantastic opportunity for you and your children to have faraway friends, to offer love, prayer, encouragement, and practical resources to private Christian homeschoolers in Kenya! The meeting is Sunday, 4/22, at 2:00 pm at the Pineda’s home. Please RSVP so we can have a chair ready for you. Mature, interested students may attend. Thank you.

Sock Hop!
2018-04-21 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV Sock Hop
Date: Saturday, April 21st
Time: 7 – 11 PM
Who: 6th grade and up, alumni students, parents, no younger siblings, babes in arms ok
Location: Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura Live music: Provided by The Ramblers
Cost: $10 per person, max $30 per family, parents free
Bring: A finger-food snack to share.
Dress Code: Dress code upheld, see below and attached file for photos, be sure to share with guests. The attachment has examples of 1950’s era, and also a very clear illustration of the minimum hemline allowed. If you have dress code questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Chaperones: A parent chaperone is required. Please ask another parent to help out if you are unable to come.
Guests: Please clear any guests ahead of time with the host
Dress Code for Dances
(Please open the attached dress code with pictures, and please ask if you have any questions.) Sock Hop Visual Dress Code
In our desire to honor the Lord in all we say and do, which includes how we dress and present ourselves, ACHEV would like to set forth a dress code for our dances which focuses on modesty and practicality. We have taken into consideration that many dance steps are vigorous with girls twirling or being flipped upside down. Students arriving at dances without proper attire will be asked to call a parent to bring them suitable clothing or return home to change. Please be gracious in accepting the decision of the person in charge.
Boys

Collared shirts, (t-shirts ok for this dance)
Slacks, (jeans ok for this dance )

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 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 one inch wide. No exposed cleavage or bra straps.
No pants.

Basic Dance Etiquette
For those of you who have students who have not taken a dance class at the Bozarths, here is a review of some basic dance etiquette that is taught.
Thank you for sharing this with your young dancers.
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.

Plate Tectonics/Earthquakes Field Trip
2018-04-20 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | California Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St, Santa Paula, CA, 93061, United States
What: Come and join us for a field trip tour and workshop and learn about Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes at the Santa Paula Oil Museum.
When: April 20, 2018. 9:30-11:30 Please arrive at 9:15
We will start the field trip with a tour of the museum at 930am. Tour & workshop ends at 11:30. Bring your lunch and enjoy it with us outside at the picnic area.
Cost: The tour and workshop cost $4.00 per student. Chaperones/parents are free. This is payable morning of the trip, exact cash is helpful please.
Notes: We need a minimum of 8 students. Sign up is limited to 20, but we can make arrangements for more if there is a lot of interest.
Directions and parking info is on the museum website.
Please see the attached Museum Guidelines before the trip. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O0oYu1NFwi86ZIk5E-hxphxAgTMSxvenD1Iq0o0w0hg/edit?usp=sharing
Also attached are fun educational documents you can use to get the most out of the field trip: Teacher Guide Predicting the Future Earth – worksheet Predicting the Future Earth – worksheet answers Plate Tectonics Puzzle KEY Plate Tectonics Puzzle – Students Plate tectonic Puzzle worksheet – student New Madrid Map of Eastern US New Madrid Earthquake – Byran Plate tectonic Puzzle worksheet – key New Madrid 1811 Internet Resources for teachers Fault Types in a Nutshell Earthquakes in a Nutshell Earthquake links for teachers Basic Seismogram Activity – tectonic plate cont drift

*Cancelled*Field Trip: Careers in Agriculture
2018-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | CA
**Update 4/16/18 Due to lack of interest this field trip will be postponed until May – it will be on a Wednesday. I will re-schedule it as soon as I have a date, so be on the lookout for that.
**Update 4/4/2018**This field trip is now open to 5th graders and up.
What: Field trip to Williamson’s Fresh Produce in Oxnard for a classroom presentation and walking tour discussing career opportunities in agriculture: STEM Careers in 21st Century Agriculture aims to teach middle and high school students about the diverse job opportunities available in agriculture; from running a farm, to working in laboratory, and so much in between. Students are shown the pathways to achieving these jobs, including subjects to focus on in school, higher education related to agriculture, training, internships, and other experiences that may help them prepare. Students get excited about being involved in local agriculture, and to potentially pursuing a career in this diverse industry. See attached flier for more details.

Who: 5th-12th grades only and their parent chaperones
Cost: Free . Sponsored by https://www.seeag.org/the-mission/
When: Wednesday April 18, 2018 9am-12pm. ****Please arrive at 8:45 to check in and give me time to collect waivers ( attached below).
Itinerary: 9 – 10am: classroom presentation
10-11:30am: walking tour of farm
11:30-12:00: optional – enjoy picnic lunch at the farm
Each individual child and parent chaperone need their own waiver. Please fill them out prior to the field trip and bring with you.
Careers in Ag Waiver child
Careers in Ag Waiver adult
Sign up link below. Please sign up by April 11th.

Camarillo Park Day & PE*
2018-04-17 11:30 - 13:30, 2018-04-03 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
We will be meeting at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo. This park has two playgrounds, tennis courts, a gazebo, restrooms, wood chips (no sand), and lots of sidewalk that is great for riding bikes/scooters/skates.
*Mrs. Gonzales will be leading interested kids in playing tennis from 12:30-1:30. Bring your rackets and balls if you have them. We may or may not have extra for sharing if you do not have the equipment.

Swing Dance Lessons
2018-04-14 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Susan Pineda’s house, 178 Furman Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003
Hello Swing Dancers of ACHEV!
I’m Eliya Frantz. Joe Hidley and I, a fellow swing dancer, have been coming to ACHEV dances for many years and have been to many many swing dance workshops in the past.
We will be teaching Swing dance workshops on April 14th for anyone who has the desire to gain more skill and confidence in their dancing. This is open to all levels. We’re working on making this as effective as possible in improving the quality and confidence of all dancers who love to swing. Here are the details:
What:
An opportunity to learn and practice on how to be more smooth and confident in the style of Swing dance, and Lindy-Hop if time allows.
Where:
178 Furman Avenue, Ventura 93003 (Susan Pineda’s house)
When:
Saturday April 14th: Beginners 3:00-5:00. Intermediate/Advanced 5:00-7:00. (previous dance experience required – must already be sure of swing and/or Lindy basics)
Cost:
$15 per person, $10 for siblings.
Please RSVP by emailing me at eliyafrantz@gmail.com. Let me know if you have any questions! We will see you guys there!

Knit and Crochet Group
2018-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
For ACHEV 4th graders and older, including parents, bring your knit and crochet supplies to my home for time to work on your projects or learn a new skill. No experience needed. If you are new to the craft, just bring whatever supplies you have on hand, or show up empty-handed because I have supplies to loan and books to browse. This is not just for girls. There are plenty of interesting projects for the guys.
Please RSVP to let me know if you are coming. If at least one parent RSVP’s to stay, drop-offs are OK.
Susan Pineda (805) 407-6851 mobile, text or call.

Ojai Park Day
2018-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Libbey Park, 269 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
**Please note: Park Day has been moved to the second Thursday of the month for the month of April.
Ojai Park Day – 11:00am to 1:00pm. Meet at the Libbey Park play structure, 269 E. Ojai Avenue. Co-Hosted by Shelley Znamenacek and Aubrie Norris.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the park with other ACHEV families and watch your children have a great time at the park. Open to all ages! There is plenty of space for all children to play and run around. Look for the ACHEV sign. Come Join the Fun!

Gardens of the World
2018-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Garden of the Worlds, 2001 Thousdand Oaks Boulevard, Thousdand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
We will be visiting the Gardens of the World!
What: The Gardens of the World became a reality when Ed and Lynn Hogan, founders of Pleasant Holidays, decided to build a striking monument to commemorate the various cultures of the world. Their motivation was simple: to give something back to the community where they live and conduct their highly successful business, and the desire to share with others their travel experiences and the beauty they have seen during their travels around the world.
The Gardens of the World exist not only as a cultural contribution to the community, but as an educational tool. The mission of the Hogan Family Foundation is to promote the entrepreneurial spirit through the creation and operation of educational, civic-minded and humanitarian programs designed to encourage a more productive and contributory society.
We will take a 45 minute docent let tour. The gardens are set up by culture/country. Gardens include: California mission, English, Italian, French, Japanese, and American Bandstand.
Where: 2001 Thousands Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
When: April 10, 2018
Time: 11 am (arrive 15 minutes early to park and find our group)
Cost: Free
Ages: 3rd grade and up (no younger siblings allowed to attend this event)
Only 20 students and 10 parents can go on this field trip.
RSVP Deadline: March 20, 2018
Please sign up on the google doc linked below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pDyFDA9vgFdICUUI7toaSEYsEe8pmuMoA6tuhrcKJaQ/edit?usp=sharing
All parents must sign the form below and send it to Amy Tromans by March 20, 2018:
Tour Guidelines Chaperone Responsibilities-signature required
Amy’s address:
Amy Tromans 5265 Clemson St Ventura, CA 93003
There is an area to have a picnic lunch, if you wish to bring your lunch along.
*There is limited parking (15 spots). Please carpool, if possible. You can park on the street or across the street at the Civic Arts Plaza. The driveway entrance can sneak up on you. From Thousand Oaks Boulevard, the entrance is immediately after Mastro’s Steakhouse.

Family Dinner & Game Night
2018-04-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
***Update 3/28/18***Thanks to everyone who is signed up to come! We have a full house now, and I’m sorry we don’t have room for any more. Maybe next month we will do this at the park or the beach and will not have limited space. If you want to come if space opens up, or if you want to change something on the sign up sheet, please email me at bonnieadair@verizon.net

The Tromans and Adair families are hosting an ACHEV family pot luck and game night at the Adair home on Friday, April 6th at 6pm. We think it’s really important for our kids to have quality time interacting with other like-minded families and we want to help our kids build long lasting and meaningful friendships. We already spend a lot of time playing with friends at park days and field trips, but we want to provide some more opportunities for the whole family to get to know our ACHEV community on a personal level.
So, please join us for a laid back dinner and some game time afterwards. We are going to have a taco bar. Please let us know if you are coming. You can do that by putting yourself down on the list (linked below) to bring a topping or a treat , or simply shoot me an email at bonnieadair@verizon.net. If you can’t bring something, don’t let that stop you from coming. We have a large variety of board games, but if you or your kids have a favorite, feel free to bring it with you. We are open to learning new games, and we hope you are, too =)

Santa Barbara Mission Field Trip
2018-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Santa Barbara Mission, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
What: We have scheduled a field trip to the Santa Barbara Mission! We will have a regular docent-guided tour.
Where: 2201 LAGUNA STREET, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Time: 10am (Please be sure to allow time for restroom and/or snack breaks before our tour starts.)
Who: Everyone
Cost: is $3.00 for students (5-17) and $6.00 for adults.
I will need to collect payment ahead of time so please mail your payment to:
Cristina Adkins
215 Lucada Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
It needs to be to me by March 19th. I will bring an envelope with me to all Achev outings incase you would like to pay when we see each other.
Please RSVP via the google doc link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mWgXfLc_7BM4eGfVcn6DClTgzIOc7Kc1I63-uPE-sfA/edit?usp=sharing
A few important things to know….
~ The gift shop can accommodate no more than 10 students accompanied by 2 chaperones at a time.
~ They would prefer no strollers (let me know if this is a problem for you)
~ Backpacks are prohibited on tours and in the gift shop. They should be left in your car.
~ Children must observe appropriate etiquette and respect in the church and cemetery at all times:
A. The Mission Church is a sacred space. We ask all who visit to help preserve the sanctity of the church by maintaining a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. No running, climbing on pews or loud voices are permitted.
B. The Historic Cemetery is a sacred burial ground, a peaceful and quiet resting place where families and friends can visit deceased loved ones. It is not a playground and should not be treated as such. Absolutely no running, shouting, rolling around on the ground or playing on the monuments is permitted. Violation of this policy may result in your group being asked to leave without refund.
~ To preserve the artwork, FLASH photography is not permitted in the Church or Museum.
~ The exhibit cases in the Museum are fragile. Please do not lean on or use the cases as writing surfaces.
~No pets are allowed. Please present credentials for Certified Service Animals.
~ No food or drinks are permitted on the tour route. There is a picnic area near the lower parking lot available for our use before and after our tour.
I’m planning to take my girls to Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens after our 1 hour tour at the mission. Please pack a lunch if you would like to join us. It’s only about 4 minutes away.
Park Address: 1500 Santa Barbara, SB 93101

In-N-Out Field Trip
2018-03-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | In n’ Out Camarillo, 1316 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: Take a tour of an In-N-Out restaurant! We will learn about the history, store operation, morning prep, and nutrition.

When: Monday, March 26, 2018
Time: 9am (arrive by 8:45am)
Cost: Free
Where: 1316 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo
Who: 1st grade and up

Sign up deadline March 11th

Notes: Maximum group size 30 students; minimum group size is 10

Please sign up using the google doc linked below:
Please ONLY sign up kids.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cVizdmgoNsdHis0X58UGFGG8UM0JIkkmqWXncNHjq4E/edit?usp=sharing
Tour is 45min – 1hr

For every 5 students, only 1 adult (parent) may participate in the tour.
(Additional adults will need to wait in the dining area, and may purchase food at conclusion.)

All tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes.

*Filming and videotaping are not permitted inside In-N-Out Burger restaurants, and photographs are only permitted in the dining room areas.

Below is the Field Trip Agreement Form. Each student must have this signed by their parent and must bring it with them on the day of the field trip. In addition, any adult participating on the tour must also fill out a field trip agreement form.

Field Trip Agreement form

Camarillo Park Day & PE*
2018-03-20 11:30 - 13:30, 2018-03-06 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
We will be meeting at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo. This park has two playgrounds, tennis courts, a gazebo, restrooms, wood chips (no sand), and lots of sidewalk that is great for riding bikes/scooters/skates.
*Mrs. Gonzales will be leading interested kids in playing dodge ball from 12:30-1:00. If there are enough kids, we will have two games going, one for big kids who want to use a traditional ball, and one for younger kids who want to use a softer ball.
*From 1:00-1:30 we will plan on doing four square, jump rope, and/or hop scotch with interested kids

Knit and Crochet Group
2018-03-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
For 4th grade and older, parents welcome, come relax in my living-room to work on your knitting and crochet projects. Are you new to the craft, or want to learn? I am happy to instruct. Bring your own supplies if you have them, but I also may have some supplies to loan. I have books to browse and project ideas. RSVP so I know how many chairs to have out. Also, drop-offs are OK as long as at least one other parent plans to stay. Thank you. Contact Susan Pineda: must_sew@yahoo.com.

Apple Computer Store Field Trip (Ages 13 to 18)
2018-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Apple The Oaks, 432 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
What: Come learn how to use Apple Computer products and programs at the Apple Store in Thousand Oaks!

**New information: We will be doing storytelling. We are going to do a book report style animation/movie.
Please bring a book you are reading or would like to animate.
Ages: 13 to 18 Years
Max number of participants: 20 students (parents can stay, but do not need to sign up)
Cost: Free
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/163NGqs69h_3qzMocMERsC8nFhkGcVCiaYT0_YQwjm6Y/edit?usp=sharing
RSVP by March 1, 2018– We need to know everyone’s t-shirt size so that they can be ordered before the class
Please download, print, and fill out for each child the permission slip linked below, and bring it to the field trip.
Apple Store Field Trip Permission Form
*Childen outside of this age range will not be allowed to participate in this class. Please make arrangements. There are 3 field trips to cover all of the age groups.
** Please arrive 15 minutes (10:15am) early so we can check in and be ready to start at 10:30am.

Mom's Night Out - Chocolate Making Party
2018-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Tifa Chocolate & Gelato, 28888 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
***New Info: We have met our minimum, so you can still join us for this fun evening out. You can send me the money via paypal https://www.paypal.me/bonniemaeadair How easy is that!? They will have regular coffee available on the house, and water.

Join us at the amazing Tifa Chocolate & Gelato with owner Shawn for a fun and educational hands-on chocolate making party! This is a private party and we we will have the place to ourselves. We will get to make and take home our own chocolate bon bons. There is a vegan option. We are going to have a really great time!
For ACHEV Moms only. We need a minimum of 10 moms, and we can have a maximum of 35.
Cost: $30, paid by February 26, 2018. Make check payable to Bonnie Adair and mail to or drop off at 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010. You can also give me cash in person.
Tifa closes to the public at 7pm, we plan to get started by 7:15pm.
Optional** Bring a salty snack to share. The owner suggested this might be a good idea with all the chocolate we will be tasting.
After we are done making all of our chocolate, a special mom is going to share some wit and wisdom with us. Danielle Downing is an ACHEV member and experienced homeschool mom of seven with three in college, a high schooler, two middle schoolers, and a 5th grader, all of whom have been homeschooled from the start. She and her husband Jon attend Faith Community Church where he is an elder. Danielle has a heart for homeschooling and encouraging others on their homeschool journey.
Sign up by clicking on the google doc link below.

Hiking Field Trip at Camarillo Grove Park
2018-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road (1, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
What: Guided Nature Hike and craft with an outdoor survival theme led by Lars. We will be taken on an educational hike learning about outdoor survival, edible plants, and local creatures. Following the hike, we will break for lunch, and then do a 30 minute survival themed craft. We are planning to have two different crafts to choose from, one geared towards younger children, and one designed for older children.
When: Friday, March 9, 2018, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

10:00-12:00 guided educational hike
12:00-12:30 lunch in reserved covered picnic area (they do not have a place to store lunches, so it may be easiest to keep your lunches in your car until after the hike)
12:30-1:00 craft

Where: Camarillo Grove Park 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road (101 Freeway Exit – Camarillo Spring Rd.) Meet at the nature center.
**The parking fees will be waived for our group
Who: Everyone! It is estimated that the hike will be do-able for kids 4 and over. For younger kids, you may want to plan to have something to carry them in. Based on information I was given, it is possible that a good all terrain stroller can make it through the trail without too much difficulty, but the trail is not made for stroller/wheelchair access and I have not personally been on the trail to see for myself.

Cost: $10 per student, paid in advance. All supplies are provided. Parent chaperones are free. Non-participating siblings three and under are free. If your toddler/preschooler is participating in the outdoor education and wants to do the craft you should pay the fee.
Notes: Must pay $10 per participant in advance by February 22nd. I need to make payment in advance on February 23rd, so you will not be refunded if you don’t show. You can send a check or cash to Bonnie Adair, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo. You can also drop it by my house in my locked mailbox, or meet up with me somewhere. We need a minimum of 15 paid for this class.
More information about the park/location http://www.pvrpd.org/parks/dog/grove.asp
TrailsMap
Sign Up Deadline: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Google Doc Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cJ03T8LnNmN66Sm8Wm0DU7bCWfH6o4TgrXqqSO2bixI/edit#gid=0

Ojai Park Day
2018-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Libbey Park, 269 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
Ojai Park Day – 11:00am to 1:00pm. Meet at the Libbey Park play structure, 269 E. Ojai Avenue. Co-Hosted by Shelley Znamenacek and Aubrie Norris.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the park with other ACHEV families and watch your children have a great time at the park. Open to all ages! There is plenty of space for all children to play and run around. Look for the ACHEV sign. Come Join the Fun!

Camarillo Library Tour
2018-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarilllo, CA, 93010, United States
Come a tour of Camarillo Library!
We will explore the children’s wing, talk about the importance of the library, what to do for fun or research, and how to build a bibliography.
When: Thursday, February 27, 2018
Time: 11am (45 minute tour)
Cost: Free
Who: Elementary age kids (Everyone is welcome!)
Please RSVP by Friday, February 20th
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u1bx48_4xJ3pnAnK13LbCH-K2cChHySshOHkXVEPtvk/edit?usp=sharing
Please bring your lunch, if you would like to join us after the tour.

Apple Computer Store Field Trip (Ages 9 to 12)
2018-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Apple The Oaks, 432 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
What: Come learn how to code at the Apple Store in Thousand Oaks!
Ages: 9 to 12 Years
Max number of participants: 20 students (parents can stay, but do not need to sign up)
Cost: Free
RSVP by January 12, 2018– We need to know everyone’s t-shirt size so that they can be ordered before the class
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1at8UQgmqr6EtbBk4g4eXpsLLXj23U70fj3PcGyPt1tw/edit?usp=sharing
Please download, print, and fill out for each child the permission slip linked below, and bring it to the field trip.
Apple Store Field Trip Permission Form
*Childen outside of this age range will not be allowed to participate in this class. Please make arrangements. There are 3 field trips to cover all of the age groups.
** Please arrive 15 minutes (10:15am) early so we can check in and be ready to start at 10:30am.

Camarillo Park Day & PE*
2018-02-20 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
We will be meeting at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo. This park has two playgrounds, tennis courts, a gazebo, restrooms, wood chips (no sand), and lots of sidewalk that is great for riding bikes/scooters/skates.
*Mrs. Gonzales will be leading interested kids in warm-up, skills and drills from 12:30-1:00. Bring your rackets and balls if you have them. We may or may not have extra for sharing if you do not have the equipment.
*From 1:00-1:30 Mr. Hill will continue to teach tennis and allow for game time/rallying.
*From 1:00-1:30 Mrs. Gonzales will be teaching/playing four square, jump rope, hop scotch, etc. with interested children.

Knitting and Crochet Group
2018-02-16 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003

2018 Valentine's Day Party
2018-02-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Thille Park
Hello Achev Friends,
Please join us for our Valentine’s day party. We will be playing a few new games, passing out and collecting valentines and sharing company with new and old friends… We look forward to connecting with you soon!
When: Monday, February 12, 2018
Time: 11am to 2pm
Where: Thille Park, Ventura
Games: We will be playing Limbo, Around the world and a Hula Hoop team building game.
Valentines: Please have every child bring 25-30 valentines to pass out. Have your child write their name in the FROM: spot on each card but please leave the TO: spot blank. This makes it easier to pass out. Each child should bring a seperate box or bag to collect valentines. We will decide on seperating the older from younger kids based on the amount of children that attend.
Lunch/Snacks: Bring your own lunch, a treat to share with the group. (Ex..cookies, cupcakes, fruit etc…) and chairs, blankets and other park equipment.
Hosts: Cristina Adkins 805-419-1016 or creativebunch@outlook.com
Kelly Green 805-620-2945
Please RSVP on the google doc link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nIr3qe5tVmpKbUu80Cb9NfqFxb1WPs7oUejLbXYuuRo/edit?usp=sharing
Schedule of events:
11:00-12:15 arrive and play games
12:15- 1:15 lunch, free play
1:15 Valentines exchange

Of Winters Past... An English Country Dance Formal
2018-02-10 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV English Country Dance

Date: Saturday, February 10th
Time: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Who: 6th grade and up, alumni students, parents, no younger siblings, babes in arms ok
Location: Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura
Cost: $15 per person, max $30 per family, parents free
Bring: A finger-food snack to share.
Dress Code: Dress code upheld, see below, be sure to share with guests, especially dress code PDF with era photos and illustration of the minimum hemline allowed: ECD Formal visual dress code
Chaperones: A parent chaperone is required. Please ask another parent to help out if you are unable to come.
Guests: Please clear any guests ahead of time with the dance host.
For period dress ideas, watch a movie based on a Jane Austen novel (Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Emma) and start visiting thrift stores. Some of the gowns from the movies are quite simple – have fun with it! Fabric stores often have historical sewing patterns, if you are inclined to sew.
Basic Dance Etiquette
For those of you who have students who have not taken a dance class at the Bozarths, here is a review of some basic dance etiquette that is taught.
Thank you for sharing this with your young dancers.
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.
ACHEV parent volunteers
Some ACHEV parent volunteers are needed to help out. Below is the link to the sign-up sheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zpJarl0rHtPrWXX-3OiKumrVnXvfuekMfvuP9iek2CY/edit?usp=sharing
