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Dear Homeschool Families,

This is a reminder that our Homeschool Thursday program will be next Thursday, February 24^th at 10:00 a.m. in the basement of the St. Eustace Church. Our theme will be TROPICAL PARADISE, perfect for a cold day in February! Students will explore topics such as fiction vs. nonfiction, weather vs. climate, and tropical vs. polar through a read aloud and hands-on activities. As always, there will be books to check-out and numerous ideas for extended learning at home. Although not necessary, let me know if you plan on joining as it gives us a rough idea for set-up and supplies.

Bambi Pedu, Director
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org
Lake Placid Public Library
2471 Main St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946

(518)523-3200

On Wednesdays in February and March (Feb 2 – March 30, 2022), the Paul Smith’s College VIC invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate.

Homeschool Trail Pass Rate
Kids: free
Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $7.50

Homeschool Rental Rate
Kids: free
Adults, ages 18 and up: $15

About the Program
The program will run on Wednesdays from Feb 2-March 30, 2022.

The building will be open from 9:00am-2:00pm, and indoor bathrooms are available to the public.

Masks outdoors are optional, and masks are required indoors, except when eating.

Families are free to ski or snowshoe the trails at their own pace and use the building throughout the day.

VIC volunteer and homeschool parent, Sunita Halasz, will lead group games for all abilities on skis in the field behind the building from around 11:00am-12:00pm. VIC trails are open dawn to dusk.

Homeschoolers are welcome to visit the displays inside the building, use the classroom, library reading room, and any educational tools and games we have.

For more information contact:
Sunita Halasz, sunitahalasz@gmail.com
Scott van Laer, Director Paul Smith’s College VIC, (518) 327-6241, vic@paulsmiths.edu, https://www.paulsmithsvic.org/

Dear Homeschool Families,

Just a reminder that we’re hosting drop-in hours at the library from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. tomorrow. As usual, Karen and I will be available for help with book selection, research projects, etc. We will have subject-area stations highlighting books, activities, and free project supplies for children of all ages and abilities. In addition, there will be a station with supplies for creating Valentine’s Day cards, from paper and ribbons to stickers and envelopes, with many holiday titles to check out.

Stay well,

Bambi Pedu, Director
Lake Placid Public Library
2471 Main St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518)523-3200

Dear Homeschool Families,

We’ve decided to switch our Homeschool Thursday program, MAGIC, scheduled for January 27^th to Thursday, February 3^rd at 10:00 a.m. in the basement of St. Eustace Church. This will give us one more week to monitor the COVID situation in our community.  Instead of our typical program on January 27^th, we’ll host drop-in hours from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. so families can come at their leisure, ensuring social distancing. As usual, Karen and I will be available for help with book selection, research projects, etc. We will also have subject-area stations highlighting books, activities, and free project supplies for children of all ages and abilities. I’ll send email reminders, but just wanted to let you know in advance.

Stay well,
Bambi Pedu, Director
Lake Placid Public Library
2471 Main St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518)523-3200

Two free upcoming workshops at Lake Placid Center for the Arts with Nobuntu performance group

https://www.lakeplacidarts.org/in-person/nobuntu-free-african-dance-workshop

https://www.lakeplacidarts.org/in-person/nobuntu-history-and-culture-through-music-free-lecture-demo

Dear Homeschool Families,

I just want to remind everyone that our January Homeschool Thursday Drop-In Program at the library is tomorrow, January 6^th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. As usual, Karen and I will be available for help with book selection, research projects, etc. We will also have subject-area stations highlighting books, activities, and free project supplies for children of all ages and abilities. A few of our families expressed an interest in books/projects to help with telling time, so we’ve arranged a special section for that tomorrow.

Happy New Year!
Bambi Pedu, Director
Lake Placid Public Library
2471 Main St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518)523-3200

Reminder, registration forms for Homeschool Skiing at Titus are due this Friday, 12/18. Ski dates are 1/7, 14, 21, 28, and 2/4. Lessons are at 10am. Please see the earlier post for additional information.

This program is open to North Country Homeschool families and will consist of five consecutive Friday ski or snowboard days with lessons in January and February, 2022. 

There are package options with/without lift tickets (if you already have Titus season passes) and with/without equipment rental (if you have your own).  There is also an option for adults who don’t want a lesson.

Eligible participants include:

Youth in grades three and above

Adults

Younger youth as accommodations are available:

“The program is designed for grades three and above.  If you have younger participants, we will accommodate them as long as we have instructors available. An extra $10 a week should be added to their registration forms.”  

Prices are detailed in the attached registration forms.  Please note that there are separate forms and prices for youth and adults.

Please print and complete a separate form for each person in your family that will ski/snowboard.

For “Name of School/Group” please write North Country Homeschool.  Fill in your individual email, address, and phone number, and all other particulars for your participant(s).

Please write one check for your family total, payable to Titus Mountain Family Ski Center LLC and mail it and your completed and signed registration forms BY DECEMBER 18 to:

Angie LaForest

123 Goddeau Rd.

Cadyville, NY 12918

From the Lake Placid Library Homeschool Thursdays program:

I just want to remind everyone that there will be no Homeschool Thursday next week as we are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, please note that due to the December school holiday break, we are only conducting one Homeschool event in December and that will be a program on the first Thursday, December 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the basement of St. Eustace Church. Our program theme will be The Art of Writing Letters! There will be something for everyone, so don’t worry if your children aren’t writing their ABCs yet. I’ll send an email reminder the first week of December, but just wanted you to mark your busy calendars now.

Also, I don’t know if you know about Buddy the Elf who visits local businesses around the holidays, but we have the opportunity to invite him for a quick visit during that program as long as everyone is ok with that. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me privately.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bambi Pedu, Director
Lake Placid Public Library
2471 Main St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518)523-3200
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org