FAQ revised

If you are interested in what our co-op is all about, please refer to our FAQ file here.

Co-op Planning Meeting

Can you believe it's that time again? We're ready to gear up for another fabulous spring term. All interested parents are invited to come to our next Co-op Planning Meeting.

WHEN:  NOVEMBER 30

TIME: 1:20 PM

PLACE:  GARDEN WAY CHURCH IN ROOM 21/22

Childcare will be provided.

Email with any questions: lighthomeschooling@gmail.com

Co-op FAQ

For those of you interested in the co-op here is a few of our most frequently asked questions. Be sure to check it out, and if you still have more questions, feel free to email us.  Thanks for looking!
FAQ

Fall Class Schedule is HERE!!

Here is the schedule and the class catalog for the new fall classes for the Eugene Christian Homeschool Co-op!!  What an exciting Fall term we have! Can't wait to see everyone at classes.

Co-op Catalog

Class Schedule

Eugene Christian Homeschool Co-op is back for another year!

LIGHT has partnered with Garden Way Church to fill the co-op needs of local homeschoolers by starting a new ministry called Eugene Christian Homeschool Co-op, formerly known as Eugene First Class.  LIGHT's vision is to provide support, encouragement, resources and new friendships. This is achieved through affordable classes taught by homeschooling parents just like you!


All classes will take place on Friday mornings at the same location, Garden Way Church, 231 North Garden Way - Eugene, OR 97401.  No multi-day day commitments and no driving all over town for various classes!  And the best part, all children from birth on up can participate.  


Eugene Christian Homeschool Co-op (ECHC) is split up into two terms, a fall term and spring term.  Each term will last approximately 8-10 weeks.  Classes take place on Friday mornings from 8:45am to 1:00pm (see time schedule below).  Each Friday will start out with chapel time, then there will be three class periods during which everyone in the family will participate.  Parents are not required to teach (although they are greatly encouraged!) but will need to sign up for 2 co-op responsibilities, be that teaching, accepting support roles for the co-op, or a combination of the two.  Parents are also required to work in some capacity during 2 of the 3 class times.  All families will stay after co-op is done  to clean up the building, except those who sign up for set-up duty.



The schedule on each Friday will be:

Setup            8:20am-8:45am

Check-In       8:45am - 8:55am

Chapel         8:55am - 9:25am

Block A         9:30am - 10:25am

Block B         10:30am - 11:25am

Lunch            11:30am-11:50am

Block C         11:55am-12:55pm  (Block C has extra minutes to allow students to put the classroom back to it's original setup before exiting the classroom.)

Clean-Up       1:00pm-1:30pm

A list of classes is coming soon.  Registration for Fall 2012 is September 24th starting at 10:00am at Garden Way Church.  Classes will start October 5th and run through December 7th with the Friday of Thanksgiving week taken off.


Fees for this coop are as follows: 
$12 per family per term.  Each class has a $2 class fee plus materials fees if any apply.  Occasionally, classes may have a required text 

Co-op Planning Meeting

'Tis the season for co-op planning meetings!  Eugene Christian Homeschool Co-op (formerly known as Eugene First Class) is hosting two planning meetings which are coming up soon.  

Our co-op gathers each Friday (beginning October 5 for a 9-week session) for the purpose of enrichment and fellowship, and always striving to be a reflection of Jesus Christ to the community. We understand that only by God's grace and provision can this be attained.  We look forward to many more years of education and fun! The main mission of our co-op is:

• Assisting parents (who are ultimately accountable for training their children - Proverbs 22:6) by providing instruction in a variety of academic, character and creative pursuits from a Biblical Christian perspective;

• Inspiring a love for learning in a safe and respectful environment; and

• Encouraging all who participate to be a reflection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In order to best communicate to and obtain commitment from our members (or potential members), we will be offering two crucial information/planning meetings.  If you would like for information about our co-op, or are already planning to attend this fall, please select from one of these dates to join us at Garden Way Church, 231 N. Garden Way, Eugene (Room 21/22):

Thursday, August 30th @ 7pm    OR

Tuesday, September 4th @ 7pm

Please attend these meetings with ideas of classes you'd like to see, as well as classes you'd be willing to teach.  If you desire to participate in co-op but these dates absolutely will not work for your schedule, please email us at lighthomeschooling@gmail.com or to get more information about the co-op.  These meetings are not only for new or prospective members to attend but there are enough changes from last year that returning members also need to attend one of these meetings. 

Sincerely,

Cynthia, Dani, Janny and Traci

Eugene Christian Homeschool Co-op

Leadership Team

It's getting close to that time again...

School supplies are popping up in stores, the weather is HOT and we are scrambling to figure out what to teach for next year!  So that can only mean one thing, it's almost time for:

LIGHT's Annual Not Back to School Swim!!!

Mark your calendars for a day of fun, fellowship and SWIMMING!

What: LIGHT's Annual Splash Not Back To School Swim

Where: Splash! At Lively Park

When: Tuesday September 4th from 12-1pm

Who: All Homeschoolers are welcome to attend!  Invite your friends!

Cost: $3 per swimmer

LIGHT will have the facility from 12-1. After that is an open swim till 5pm. Feel free to bring a sack lunch and stay all day! Let's make it a great day of swimming, fellowship and fun!

Hope to see you there =)

Garage Sale Fundraiser!

Next Weekend we will be having a Fundraising Garage Sale!

The sale will be on Saturday, June 16th from 8am to 4:30pm at Garden Way Church.

Come score some new treasures while supporting your local homeschoolers!  And tell all your friends, the sale is open to everyone!

Donation drop off will be on Friday, June 15th from 9am to 1pm.

Any pricing that you can do before hand would be greatly appreciated, but not required.  

Volunteers are still needed!!

Please click HERE to sign up to volunteer for the sale.

Just a friendly reminder....

...about children at the used sale.



Children may attend but must be with a parent at all times. Please do not allow them to wander or rearrange items. Much time is used to organize items on correct tables. Babies are welcome in backpacks/slings. No strollers please. This goes for both the pre-sales and the actual sale.


For volunteers:  We encourage you to find childcare elsewhere for your younger children if possible.  We will not have childcare available at the church.  If you need to bring your children, please bring something quiet for them to do.  If the weather allows, they may play in the courtyard.  However, they will need to be fully supervised as accidents/injuries have a higher potential outside, especially with young children.  Please arrange to bring a "mother's helper" (an older, more responsible teen) or another adult to watch them if they are going to play outside.


Also, we do not have use of the entire church building, so running through the halls will not be permitted and we will not be able to open up a classroom like last year.  Children 12 and older may be allowed to help sort books, but we ask that kids younger than that stay out of the sale area during set up.


Thank you for your understanding on this issue.  We look forward to another successful used curriculum sale!

Lane County's Biggest Used Curriculum Sale!

It's that time of year again!  We are finished with this years curriculum and ready to look for next years!  With the economy the way it is, most of us are looking at conserving our funds by selling our old curriculum and using the funds to purchase "new" used curriculum.   What better way to so that than at a used curriculum sale?  No shipping fees.  No posting adds.  No wondering if the person on the other end is legit.  

LIGHT's Annual Used Curriculum Sale is THIS Friday, June 1st.  This is the BIGGEST used curriculum sale in our area.  Homeschool families from all over Lane County come to buy and sell at this event.  Don't miss out!  

Details:

What: LIGHT's Annual Used Curriculum Sale

Where: Norkenzie Christian Church (map on the side bar -->)

When: Friday June 1st

          Seller's can drop materials off from 10:00am - 1:00pm

          Volunteer's shop early!                    3:00pm - 4:00pm

          LIGHT Member's shop early!            3:30pm - 4:00pm

          Sale open to EVERYONE                 4:00pm - 7:00pm

          Pick up Checks and books               8:30pm - 9:30pm

There is still room for Volunteers!  If you want the opportunity to shop early AND get a lower commission on anything you sell, sign up to volunteer!  Click on the link above to see what is still available and to sign up. 

Seller info sheets and master sheets are available on the side bar --> or the links above.  If you have any difficulty downloading them email us at lighthomeschooling@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing everyone at this years sale!

How to Sell!

Today we will be doing a step-by-step run down of how to sell your books at the annual Used Curriculum Sale!

1. Gather all of the items you would like to sell.  This can be anything related to homeschooling.  How to books, curriculum, manipulatives & novels.
2. Print off the Master sheet, make as many copies as you need.  This is the only form that will be accepted, so make copies, do not create your own.  Use a three whole punch and punch each master sheet you make.  This must be done so we can file them in our binders!
3. Package anything that needs to be.  Non-book items (like manipulatives) need to be put in ziplock bags. Place a tag inside the bag (facing out) identifying what is included in the set.  Staple the ziplock shut, this helps keep things together.  Sets of items need to be banded together.  Use a broad rubber band (like these) around the width of the books and then another one around the length.  Nothing under $1 will be accepted for sale.  If you have inexpensive items, group them together with rubber bands or in ziplocks.

Now you're ready to make your labels!

• Gather your supplies:  

1. 6 line white Post-it correction tape
2. Copies of the Master Sheet (3hole punched!)
3. A pen
4. A pink highlighter
5. Regular scotch tape.

Now, let's take a moment and discuss the labels.  You will be using 6 line white Post-it correction tape.  It is available at most office supply stores in town for around $4.99 a roll or it can be ordered from them in advance.  (I know that if Staples carries it, but it is out of stock, you can order it at the checkstand and they will ship it to your door the next day for free!)  It is very important that you use this and ONLY this tape.  It is removable and restickable so we can stick them on your master sheet when the items sells.  It also does not damage the book.  We make every effort to see that your materials are handled carefully and that you are credited for every sale. However, please note that LIGHT is not responsible for an item if your label is not done according to the directions and gets lost, is irremovable, is missing information or for lost, stolen,

damaged items, or human error. 

• Fill out the top portion of your Master Sheet.  Now, grab your first item and fill out the first item section on the master sheet:

MASTER SHEET EXAMPLE

Item______Title_________________________________________________________

Book_____Set_____(#in set_____)Bagged Item_____Other______________________

Author or Publisher_______________________________________________________

Selling Price__________________

Item: each item will get an item number starting at 1 and going through the number of items you have.

Title: the title of the item being sold

Book, Set, Bagged Item, Other:  check the appropriate line. If a set, indicate the number of items in the set.

Author or Publisher:  write the author or publisher of the item (ie, Bob Jones)

Selling Price: price you are asking for this item.

• Make a label for your first item.  When cutting your labels, keep the length to 2 inches. This allows room for the information needed and fits nicely on the master sheets when your item sells. Place the label on the top, front, right hand corner of each item.

LABEL EXAMPLE

Item # 1 (this is the # from your master sheet) #1of2 (if it is a set, indicate which part of the set it is)

Jane Smith (your first and last name – please print full name clearly)

Bob Jones Math-2 pc. set (title and # of pieces in set if applicable)

$12.50 (selling price highlighted in pink) GR3 (abbreviation of table location as seen below)

For Sets: Put a label on each item (change the #__ of __) including your name and the title.  This will help keep your items together and hopefully keep things from getting lost.

For Bagged items: Put scotch tape over the label.  The correction tape does not stick well to the ziplock.

Table locations with corresponding abbreviations as follows:

PRE…………………preschool

KIN………………….kindergarten

GR1, GR2, etc…….grades 1-8

HS…………………..high school

S&N……………......stories, biographies, novels

COM………………..computer materials

REF…………………reference materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.

PTR…………………parent/teacher resources

MISC………………..miscellaneous items such as games, puzzles, manipulatives, etc.

MLLA…………........multi-level language arts

MLFL……………….multi-level foreign language

MLH………………...multi-level history

MLS………………...multi-level science

MLAM………………multi-level art & music

MLO………………...multi-level other

These abbreviations on your labels help us to know what table your item belongs to. It is a tremendous help to us if you use this list properly as it makes our job of organizing hundreds of items much easier!!

These directions are also laid out in the Used Curriculum Seller Information linked on the right side bar.  Please print it out for reference.  You can also get a copy of the Master Sheet by clicking on the link in the text above or the link on the right side bar.  The links to products on Amazon are simply to give you a visual idea of what to look for, this is not an endorsement by LIGHT of Amazon.  Please feel free to purchase where ever you would like.  

We encourage everyone to volunteer.  New this year, volunteers will get the member commission discount.  This would mean the commission that LIGHT takes on the sale of your items would only be 10%.  Otherwise, the commission would be 20%.  If you would like to volunteer, please email us or follow this link, VOLUNTEER, to sign up.

We look forward to another successful Used Curriculum Sale!

It's coming!!!

LIGHT's Annual Used Book Sale!

Friday June 1st, 2012

At Norkenzie Christian Church

Start going through your bookshelves, boxes and basements!  Get those unused materials ready to go!  The sale is only 5 weeks away!  Download the seller information HERE or on the sidebar.  There is also a master sheet HERE for you to make copies of, make as many as you need!  Book check-in starts at 10am on June 1st.  What better way to make a little cash for next years books?  LIGHT is a non-profit support group and this is our biggest fundraiser.  We only take a small commission of 20% (10% for members!)!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!

Check your inbox over the next few days for an invitation to volunteer at the used sale.  Didn't get an invitation?  EMAIL us and let us know!  New this year, ALL used sale volunteers qualify for the discounted commission rate of 10%!  You also get to shop 30 minutes before anyone else!  If you want to make the most on your materials and get first dibs on next year's books, VOLUNTEER!

Used Sale Schedule

10:00am - 1:00pm    Book Check-in

3:00pm - 4:00pm     Volunteer Head Start

3:30pm - 4:00pm     LIGHT Member Head Start

4:00pm - 7:00pm     Used Curriculum Sale

8:30pm - 9:30pm     Check and Book Pick-up

We look forward to seeing everyone there!  If you have any questions, feel free to email us!

May Encouragement Meeting

As the days get longer and the sun is arriving more often, most of us start thinking about winding down school for the summer.  Lets get together and give each other a high five for another year down.  Join us Saturday, May 12th for a morning of food and fellowship.  Let's look back over the year, see what went good, what didn't, and plan for next year.  Bring your questions and a finger food to share.

Details:

What: Encouragement Meeting

When: Saturday, May 12th, 9:30am - 11:30am

Where: We'll be meeting at Norkenzie Christian Church as usual, however, we will be upstairs this time.

Please Note:  We are meeting upstairs as the church has another event happening.  Therefore, if you need to bring your children, please bring something quite for them to do as they wont be able to leave the room we are in.

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

First Class Planning Meeting

As we're winding up this school year and drawing our co-op to a close, we are having a planning meeting for fall term before we all go different directions for the summer.  We had a great year!  Children learned and made friends, parents were encouraged, and best of all, we had fun!  The co-op ministry worked just like it should!  We'd like to invite everyone interested in participating next year, to come to the planning meeting and contribute your ideas.  What would you like to see taught, what would you be willing to teach, if anything?   If you will be bringing your children, please bring a snack for them.

When:   May 11, 1:20pm

Where:  Garden Way Church -  231 N. Garden Way   Eugene 97401  

        Rm. 21/22  (at the top of the steps)

If you'd like to know more about the co-op and how it works, please click the co-op tab above.  If you'd like to see what the co-op did this term, everyone is invited to attend our Presentation Night on May 18, at Garden Way Church, 7pm.  We will have stage presentations, display tables, and refreshments as a fun way for the kids to end the term and show off all of their hard work.

April 2012 Meeting

Are you struggling with life right now?

Maybe you're struggling with unemployment, as so many of us are.


Maybe you're dealing with a major illness in the family.


Maybe you're taking care of an ailing parent (or two).


Maybe your marriage is struggling.


Maybe you're planning a cross country move.

Homeschooling is difficult even in the best of times, but throw in some of the above issues and your homeschool can be quickly derailed.  Sometimes in the midst of life's struggles, we find ourselves longingly watching the school bus drive by.  We feel guilty for letting school "slide" while dealing with more pressing matters.  We wonder why we chose this path and how will we ever see it through?  If you've ever struggled with keeping it all together, this message is for YOU!

Join us Saturday, April 14th for a powerful message from our own Christine Bullock on Homeschooling Through Hardships.  Christine is a homeschool mom of four and a former high school teacher.  She has homeschooled from the beginning and graduated one last year.  She has been through many of life's ups and downs and will be sharing her wisdom with us on how to get through the hard times.

Who: Christine Bullock
What: Homeschooling Through Hardship
Where: Norkenzie Christian Church (see address/map on right sidebar)
When: Saturday April 14th, 9:30am - 11:30am
No cost for LIGHT members (including EFC members); non-members $5

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!


The fine print:  


LIGHT meetings are open to all homeschool families.  We offer one complementary meeting, so please come to a meeting and check it out, we're sure you'll want to be a member!  If after your first meeting*, you choose not to become a member, subsequent meetings will be $5.  If you choose to become a member in the future*, any $5 fee's you have paid will be applied to your membership fee.  We have some scholarships available, please see a board member for more information.
*During the current school year.


The majority of our meetings are geared towards mom and are, therefore rather boring for children.  Due to liability issues, LIGHT cannot provide childcare, so we encourage you to try and find it elsewhere.  If you need to bring your children, though, they are welcome.  However, they will not be allowed to leave the meeting room.  Norkenzie Christian Church has graciously allowed LIGHT to meet in it's facility and we have adopted the policy of leaving the building in better condition than we found it.  Therefore we need to contain our activities to the Fireside Room.  So, please bring a quiet activity for them to do off to one side so that they do not disrupt the meeting.

March 2012 Meeting

Boy, do we have an exciting meeting planned for March!  It will be an activity for kids of all ages.  So bring your kids (and hubby too!) for a fun-filled morning!  Andrew Bullock of Child Evangelism Fellowship will be leading the fun.  Andrew is also a local homeschool graduate!  Here is a quick message from Andrew:

Would you run into a battlefield with no combat training whatsoever? NO! Of course you wouldn’t! The Bible says our lives are a spiritual battlefield and the Word of God is our sword. At the L.I.G.H.T. meeting on March 10^th I’m going to be sharing with you a new “combat technique.” Codename GF2. Yes you read that right GF2. This technique of sharing the gospel is something that can be mastered by kids, teens and parents alike.

I’ll also be sharing about a program through Child Evangelism Fellowship for teens to be trained to share the gospel with children in fun, innovative and exciting ways!

Your drillmaster will see you there,

Andrew Bullock

CEF Ministry Intern

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is a bible based organization dedicated to sharing the gospel with children all over the world.  Founded in 1937, CEF provides a variety of different ministry opportunities.  From neighborhood activities, correspondence courses, camps, and teen training events  there is something for everyone in any age group.  They also have The Children’s Ministry Institute, located at their headquarters in Warrenton, Missouri , where they provide a 3 month training course in sharing the gospel with children.  For more information check out their website:  www.cefonline.com.

Please join us March 10^th from 9:30am to 11:30am at Norkenzie Christian Church to learn more about this wonderful ministry.  Bring the kids and be prepared for FUN and Fellowship.  RSVP’s are appreciated, either on facebook or email.  We look forward to seeing everyone there!

The fine Print:

While this meeting is geared towards the kids, parents still need to be present to supervise.  And please keep in mind, Norkenzie Christian Church has graciously allowed LIGHT to meet in it's facility and we have adopted the policy of leaving the building in better condition than we found it.  Therefore we need to contain our activities to the Fireside Room.

LIGHT meetings are open to all homeschool families.  We offer one complementary meeting, so please come to a meeting and check it out, we're sure you'll want to be a member!  If after your first meeting*, you choose not to become a member, subsequent meetings will be $5.  If you choose to become a member in the future*, any $5 fee's you have paid will be applied to your membership fee.  We have some scholarships available, please see a board member for more information.

*During the current school year.

Important information on HB 4016

Update 2/18/12:  HB 4016 Passed the Oregon House of Representatives WITH the amendments proposed by OCEAN Network.  This means that volunteers and independent teachers/tutors will NOT become mandatory reporters.  For more information visit OCEAN's Facebook page.


Today we have a guest post from local homeschool mom, Katie Thiel.  Katie has been actively following and opposing HB 4016 and has graciously agreed to share her knowledge with us!

HB 4016 would criminalize and punish volunteers who fail to properly report signs of abuse.  

The well-intentioned crafters of House Bill 4016 are attempting to legislate a solution to the very great evil of child abuse.  However, one of the unfortunate truths about governance is that when we attempt to legislate right behavior we often fail to further promote the type of behavior that we wish to see, and burden those who would already act rightly with unintended consequences.  We must carefully weigh the cost/benefit analysis of such legislation before we enact it.  HB 4016 fails to provide a benefit which will outweigh the burden, particularly in the case where volunteers are included in the legislation. 

This bill will create more problems for church or service groups trying to recruit and retain volunteers. Volunteers will have to weigh the good they can do in a volunteer capacity against the legal risks they run if they do not accurately assess possible signs of child abuse.  It is not reasonable to additionally burden those who are already giving of their time and efforts without compensation. 

Organizations would be responsible to train their volunteers -- even occasional volunteers -- on mandatory child abuse reporting requirements. This is in addition to the background checks these organizations already do on potential volunteers. The law is also so broadly written that it targets tiny organizations, like homeschool co-ops, and individual providers, like piano teachers, who may not have access to adequate training or resources to provide it.  If a volunteer is not trained adequately and does not report when they should, the organization or provider may be liable in any number of unforeseen ways.  The volunteer is subject to criminal and civil penalties. 

On the other hand, volunteers are not professionals, which may contribute to insecurity about their ability to accurately assess a situation. This will undoubtedly result in an increase of unsubstantiated reports, thus increasing the workload on an already overwhelmed Department of Human Services This will draw away attention and resources from valid reports that need immediate intervention, potentially increasing the risk of harm to children in Oregon. It will certainly increase the likelihood of innocent families undergoing the trauma of needless child abuse investigations which already happen too frequently in Oregon.

Recent current events have raised awareness among the general public and organizations alike. A real solution is already in motion as large financial legal penalties are causing organizations to implement effective policies to prevent child sexual abuse.  Individuals are alert to the reality of child abuse and continued efforts at community education should be taking advantage of this opportunity to speak to the public conscience. More legislation is not the solution.

However, HB 4016, however good intentioned, is overly burdensome and unreasonable in its response to what is admittedly a terrible problem. This bill will be unlikely to achieve its goals and will instead be fraught with unintended consequences. Good organizations will decide to cut beneficial programs because of the new costs and risks associated with this bill.  Talented, caring volunteers will step aside from their efforts because of the additional burden of legal liability. Frivolous lawsuits will be filed and mistaken investigations will be made.  Truly endangered children may be be ignored while those that should be helping them are investigating baseless reports. There are already 27 categories of professional occupations required to report child abuse. In addition, under current law, a volunteer is always able to report evidence of child abuse.  Laws regarding child abuse should be targeted toward punishing the perpetrators, not folks who are in good faith volunteering their time to help children.

Please read the bill.  Understand the threat it poses to volunteerism and homeschool families in Oregon. Then contact your legislature and ask them to oppose House Bill 4016. Thank you.

Katie Thiel

Thank you, Katie, for your words of wisdom.  For more information on HB 4016 you can visit OCEAN Network (While you're there, sign up for their email alerts!).  Or you can read the bill on the Oregon legislation website HERE.

First Class Spring Registration!

For any families interested in joining LIGHT's Homeschool co-op -  Eugene First Class, it's not too late!   Spring term classes run from February 24 through May 11.  We meeting on Friday mornings at Garden Way Church from 8:45am to 12:45pm*.  There are three blocks of class time and a quick lunch break on class days.  We offer a variety of classes, both academic and extracurricular, for all age groups, birth to grade 12!  General information including the fee structure is available on the Co-op page  (click on Co-op button at the top, inside a crayon.)  Parents are expected to sign up for various responsibilities including set-up/clean-up jobs and other service opportunities.  Not all parents must teach, but all parents must volunteer to help in a classroom for two of the three blocks of class time each Friday.  So, if you need an art class, a P.E. class, some help in the academic areas or just looking for some fun and a way to meet other homeschoolers, Eugene First Class just might be the perfect fit for your family!

The class catalog is available on our website  http://www.firstclasshomeschool.org/fchm/locations/us/or/eugene/ 

There is also a class schedule linked on the right sidebar.

If you want to join the co-op but can not make it to registration day, February 10, 2012 at Garden Way Church, 10am,  it is highly recommended to send someone in your place, to walk through the process for you.  This can be anyone, your husband, grandma, neighbor, friend, stranger you meet on the street...    But seriously, this is the best way to do it if you can't do it yourself on that day.  Registration is done on a first come, first served basis so we STRONGLY recommend arriving at the church with completed forms in hand.  There will be additional copies available onsite, but classes may fill while you are completing them.

Our main website for the Eugene First Class Christian Homeschool Co-op (EFC for short) is located at www.fchm.org     Read down the left sidebar to Co-ops, select Co-op Locations and then scroll down to find Eugene First Class under Oregon.  On our welcome page you will find links to become a member of First Class Homeschool Ministries, the national organization this co-op falls under.  It gives instructions to pay a $25 fee for your family, for the whole year.  This membership must be completed before you can register for classes and is best done at home before registration day.  When you have done this, we will email more specific instructions for registration day including all of the necessary forms.  This includes forms for local co-op membership, class registration and background check for all parents who will be onsite during co-op hours.  NOTE:  for printing out the class registration form, page four of the document is for the parent's schedule.  Don't miss that page if you don't need pages 2 and 3 for children.  Payment for our local chapter fees ($25 per family, per year) and classes can all be paid at registration.  There is a $4 fee for each class, materials fees vary, and some classes include a required text to be purchased on your own before the first day of classes.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Cynthia Johnson, Membership Coordinator at (541)688-9489 or e-mail them tolighthomeschooling@gmail.com.   We are looking forward to another great term of classes!  Hope to see you there!

Join us for what has become a LIGHT tradition at our Mom's Tea.  Be refreshed with fellowship, food and a special devotional presented by Brenda Craft.

This special event is a potluck, so bring a favorite breakfast dish to share. Tea will be provided.  Bring a friend and enjoy a morning just for moms.

We must know if you're coming, so please, RSVP by emailing us at lighthomeschooling@gmail.com.
If you would like to bring your tea service please let us know in your email.

*Free for LIGHT members. Non-members $5.*

When: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 9:30-11:30
Where: Norkenzie Christian Church

January meeting updated

Unfortunately our speaker Pam Davis canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, we hope to reschedule her in the future.
 
   Have no fear, you who are stuck in a rut, & feeling the homeschool winter blues.  We have inspiration for you!!  
We invite you all to join us for a hands on workshop Jan.14th          
    Hands-On Homeschooling: 

                     " How to on a tight budget"

Join Jasmine Strauss &  Shannon Bradley as they share how to pull together a unit study; & make a lapbook from scratch.

You will see examples of unit studies & lapbooks.  You'll learn how to include the 3 R's without feeling overwhelmed.  You'll have the opportunity to construct your own how to lapbook.  Grab your glue, scissors, & a friend come join us for this great hands on learning experience.

Who: Jasmine Strauss & Shannon Bradley
What: Hands-On Homeschooling: " How to on a tight budget"
Where: Norkenzie Christian Church

When: January 14, 2012   9:30am-11:30am
No cost for LIGHT Members; non-members $5

The fine print:  


LIGHT meetings are open to all homeschool families.  We offer one complementary meeting, so please come to a meeting and check it out, we're sure you'll want to be a member!  If after your first meeting*, you choose not to become a member, subsequent meetings will be $5.  If you choose to become a member in the future*, any $5 fee's you have paid will be applied to your membership fee.  We have some scholarships available, please see a board member for more information.
*During the current school year.


The majority of our meetings are geared towards mom and are, therefore rather boring for children.  Due to liability issues, LIGHT cannot provide childcare, so we encourage you to try and find it elsewhere.  If you need to bring your children, though, they are welcome.  However, they will not be allowed to leave the meeting room.  Norkenzie Christian Church has graciously allowed LIGHT to meet in it's facility and we have adopted the policy of leaving the building in better condition than we found it.  Therefore we need to contain our activities to the Fireside Room.  So, please bring a quiet activity for them to do off to one side so that they do not disrupt the meeting.