Dear Homeschool Families,

Please join us on Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. to learn about the important role K-9s play in environmental conservation and safety with special guests Environmental Conservation Officer Matthew LaCroix and Webb, his K-9 partner. Please rsvp to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518-523-3200 if you know you are attending to help with set-up needs.

Please note that free parking is available on Main Street until 11 a.m. for residents with a valid parking sticker; in addition, the St. Eustace lot is available for this library program (please leave a note on your dashboard). As always, happy reading!

-Karen and Bambi
Bambi Pedu
Library Director
Lake Placid Public Library
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org
2471 Main Street, Lake Placid, 12946
lakeplacidlibrary.org
518-523-3200

For more info: Laura Cook, Cook Family Enterprises, LLC
www.cookfarmny.com
(518) 353-6026

https://www.nynpa.com/nie/lawday.html

From NY News Publishers Association: The Law Day 2024 theme is “Voices of Democracy.”The theme recognizes that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections. This contest seeks to amplify student voice on the importance of the First Amendment and the right to vote. To encourage the VOICES of the next generation of voters, we developed a Student video contest.

Make a video that creatively expresses the importance of accurate, reliable information as the United States approaches the election this fall. Use your voice to inspire others to cherish and exercise the right to vote as knowledgeable, informed citizens

Submissions are being accepted through May 22.

Homeschool History Day will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, from 9am-3pm, at John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid.

**Please RSVP to sunitahalasz@gmail.com by May 4th with the number of children and adults you’ll bring.**

Scroll down to see the full day’s schedule. There is a suggested donation of $5/family to the two organizations that will be hosting us: John Brown Farm State Historic Site (donations processed through NY Natural Heritage Trust), and historic site friends group John Brown Lives!

History Day is a very inclusive event! All ages are welcome to give a presentation on a history topic of their choice. Kids dress up as the person, place, or thing they have researched. Parents are welcome to join their student on stage.

In previous years, we have had parents be interviewers to help prompt their kids; one time a parent read a story about their child’s topic while their student stood nearby; we’ve had a group of siblings go up together and share their presentation; and of course students also go up on their own. Every method of sharing your learning is welcomed and applauded!

Kids are not required to do a presentation. The role of audience member is equally important!

We’ll all be working together to make a Recycled Reading Rug throughout the day at History Day. This is a project of John Brown Lives!, the friend group of John Brown Farm. This rug will be donated to the Lake Placid Library Children’s Room for all of us to enjoy sitting on when we visit the library for Homeschool Thursdays. Here is a bit of background about the weaving project from the John Brown Lives! end-of-year report. If you have cotton t-shirts to donate in advance of History Day, please give them to a member of North Country Climate Club who is collecting them!

List of upcoming events for 2024 at Wilder Farm

To register: https://adk.corsizio.com/event/6601bf8ec95a3785edc26188

Wed, May 1, 2024, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT
Heart Lake Program Center, 1002 Adirondack Loj Road, Lake Placid, NY

ADK’s Homeschool in the Woods class is back for a special day hike up Mt. Jo! Join an ADK Naturalist Guide on this family friendly hike to one of the best views in the Adirondack Park. Along the way your student will learn about new spring growth and the basics of using a map and compass.

The hike will be approximately 2.5 miles round trip and we will gain 750 ft in elevation. The trail surface is uneven in places, and we will be hiking over roots and rocks. We plan to eat lunch on the summit surrounded by views of the High Peaks Wilderness.

Parents and guardians are required to stay on site during the program and are encouraged to hike with us. Tag-alongs under the age of 5 are welcome as well however, parents and guardians are responsible for supervising them throughout the hike. A multi-child discount will automatically be applied after your first student is registered. Tag-alongs under the age of 5 do not need a registration.

Parents and guardians should plan on meeting with instructors at the Adirondak Loj at 9:30am, located at 1002 Adirondack Loj Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Parking at the Adirondak Loj is included with the program. We expect to be back from the hike at 2:30pm.

Due to the forecast, TWC’s Game Night (see previous blog post for more info) is being rescheduled. A new date will be announced. Thanks!

Dear Homeschool Families,

Please join us on Thursday, March 21^st at 10:00 a.m. as we sculpt with paper, clay, treasure, and trash.  Wear your art-making clothes, as we’re sure to make a mess!

Please rsvp to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518-523-3200 if you know you are attending to help with set-up needs. Please note that free parking is available on Main Street until 11 a.m. for residents with a valid parking sticker; in addition, the St. Eustace lot is available for this library program (please leave a note on your dashboard). As always, happy reading!

-Karen and Bambi

Bambi PeduLibrary DirectorLake Placid Public Library @librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org A2471 Main Street, Lake Placid, 12946 Wlakeplacidlibrary.org T518-523-3200

Are you a climate-conscious teen interested in hanging out with other teens to take some time to connect, reflect, and unwind from the weight of climate change? Join us at The Wild Center for an evening of games, food, and fun. We’ll have climate-themed Pictionary and Headbands, and the new climate action game CRACT. There will also be a prize wheel throughout the night and a teens-only space to relax with some music and chill vibes. The event starts at 5 pm and goes on until 8 pm, but you can come and go when you want! We’re channeling cozy vibes so be sure to bring your own blanket and feel free to wear pajamas! Come prepared to win some games, take a shot at winning prizes, and recharge with new friends!

*This is not a homeschool only event but members of the homeschool, student-led, North Country Climate Club will be in attendance. Come check it out and meet the homeschool climate club!

KidFit+ friends!

Sad to report I have the flu. I like to spread the joy, not the germs–so there will be no class, tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13.

We will be adding the session on to the end of the program. Remaining session dates are:

March 20, 27
April 17, 24
May 1

Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can meet outdoors in April/May.

Stay Healthy,

Chantelle