Vocal Lessons!

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

For all Middle and High School Aged Students Interested in Vocal Training This Summer!

Thursday and Friday afternoons

30 minute lessons   (which can be held: once per week, every other week or a set number of meeting times during June, July and August.)

What to expect: You will be asked to practice daily. As with anything, the more time you put in, the more you will get out of it. Your voice is an instrument that is physical and needs to warm up and get into shape, just like an athlete. You will learn to care for it and how to control it so it will do what you want it to do. You will learn to breathe properly, improve your vocal range, and grow in your confidence. Emily Belliveau was my first student last summer. She was diligent with her practicing at home and made improvements in breathing, tone and pitch. If you have questions, you can ask her.

Instructor: Sharon Bettis

My Background: I took piano lessons and sang solos in my church growing up. In college, I took voice lessons and hooked up with my roommate who became a singer, songwriter. I was her female backup singer for several years while I also taught elementary school, Sunday school and continued to sing in church, weddings and with friends. When I started homeschooling, it was not long before I was known as the music mom and taught every unit study topic related to music. (Mrs. Shorey, do you remember our kids playing the penny whistle during our Revolutionary War unit?) Soon, Mrs. Shorey started Good Company Tutorials and asked me to teach a music class for any kids who were willing to sing. That was eight years ago. I have since had the privilege of directing choirs these 8 years and have watched many of you mature as vocalists. I have enjoyed the idea of having a small part in the process of helping some of you out of your shells, and I am usually quite impressed with what you kids can accomplish.

Lesson Fee: $15 per half hour lesson.

sharonbettis1@cox.net

50 Fairhaven Road , Cumberland , RI

401-333-9379

Posted in Calendar, Past Events | Comments Off

Promotion Celebration July 10, 2010!!

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Due to a Poison Ivy outbreak at Lincoln Park the Celebration will now be held at:  Pawtuxet Baptist Church  2157 Broad Street Cranston, RI

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.  ~Isaiah 54:13

Join us for a very special evening in recognition of our children’s accomplishements this past school year!

We will have prayer, the reading of God’s Word, special music played by our homeschool children, and the presentation of the certificates, where parents will be able to say a few words of encouragement and love to their children.

Following the ceremony there will be a time of fellowship with a special cake in honor of our students, and balloons for them also !

The sign up deadline has past, but please feel free to come and see the children receive their promotion certificates!

Hope to see you all there!

Posted in Calendar, Past Events | Comments Off

Camp Rip It! July 19-23, 2010

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

· Minimum age is 9 (recommended for ages 9– 13)

· Girls and boys

· No previous experience is needed

· An enjoyment of learning and solving challenges will be beneficial.

· Students will be in small groups for most activities, and are expected to cooperate and share well.

· The morning part of each day includes structured challenges and activities to practice construction and programming skills.

· In the afternoon, student teams may choose from available projects or create their own projects and challenges, where they will receive guidance and coaching.

· 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday

· $300 per student ($ 250, if mailed by June 25th.)

· A light snack will be provided each morning and afternoon during breaks. · Students need to bring their own sack lunch, and be motivated and mature enough to stay focused on robotics activities during challenges. · All equipment is provided. · Friday afternoon demonstration event · Class size is limited to 15, so enroll early!

Barrington Christian Academy

9 Old County Road

Barrington RI 02806

Contact: Sandra Boutcher

401-246-0113 Ext. 32

Posted in Calendar, Past Events | Comments Off

Camp MetalHead

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Camp Metalhead is a tuition-free two week intensive introduction to creative metal fabrication. Participants learn about the history and profession of metalworking in Providence and beyond.

Each morning offers participants a unique behind-the-scenes experience at a local manufacturing business or artist’s studio. The rest of the time is spent in the Steel Yard studio learning how to weld! Camp Metalhead covers the basics of shop safety as well as various metal fabrication techniques including MIG welding and oxy-acetylene torch cutting. At the end of the program, participants design and fabricate a piece of functional public art to be installed in the community. Past projects include the design and fabrication of the Peace and Plenty playground gates inspired by drawings from little kids in the neighborhood, trashcans for the Onleyville Housing Corporation and a composter for William D’Abate Elementary School’s garden.

Participants learn how to make things with their hands,  explore a new form of expression and experience seeing something they made installed and used in a public place. The camp also offers a $200 stipend, pending full attendance, to compensate for their time and work on the public project.  Drawing supplies and daily lunch are also provided.

Camp Metalhead participants have gone on to assist classes and projects at the Steel Yard and attend free weekly Youth Open Studio sessions.

Applicants must be Rhode Island residents between the ages of 14 and 18. Enrollment is limited. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

If you have any questions about the camp or the application, please contact us. You can reach the Camp Metalhead Coordinator, Alma M. Carrillo, by phone at 401.273.7101 or by e-mail atalma@thesteelyard.org .

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JUNE 19TH

Camp Metalhead 2010 Application (pdf)

Posted in Calendar, Past Events | Comments Off

RI Right to Life Summer Academy

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

2010 RI Right to Life

Summer Academy

Sign up now!  Seating is limited!

.

.

Students will learn from leading experts in the area on subject matters such as:

Historical Context w/ an Emphasis on Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton

Anthropology, Ethics, and Human Rights

Fetal Development & Abortion

Alternatives and Consequences to Abortion

Stem Cells

Euthanasia & End of Life Issues

The Global Battle between the Culture of Life and the Culture of Death

Civics and Politics

For Students going into grades 9-12.

The Academy is free of charge.

Sessions will begin June 30th and meet every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5:00pm. Refreshments will be served.  To meet completion requirements 8 sessions must be attended.

For more information or to register call Becky Miller, Education Coordinator at

401-633-4837 or by email, bmiller@rirtl.org

.

(click on the Right to Life logo in order to view more details)

Posted in Calendar, Past Events | Comments Off

Teen Volleyball!

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Teen Volleyball

Fridays in June and July

10:30AM to NOON

Boys and girls ages 13 and up are invited to join Teen Volleyball on
Fridays, starting June 4th. Teams of nine will be playing with a regulation
size net and “modified” rules. It’s a great time of fun and fellowship. The
field is right next to the playground, which is convenient for younger
siblings. Players don’t need to commit to every Friday, just come when you
can. Sign up and/or ask questionsTeen Volleyball with Columbia Childs at columbiachilds@gmail.com.

Slater Park  Newport Ave  Pawtucket, RI

Posted in Calendar, Past Events | Comments Off