Co-op class dates for first semester are (usually first and third Fridays):- (Skip first Friday in September because of Labor Day)
- September 16
- September 30
- October 7
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2
- December 16
To be involved, each family will:- We strongly suggest you commit to being there each day, and arrange all other events to be on other days as much as possible, so the co-op can flow smoothly and so your children get the most out of this time together.
- Teach or assist in 2-4 classes
- Have one staff position for each person 10 and older: setting up, cleaning or other administrative work
- Help line up one or two workshops within the calendar year (we'll help you!)
- $50 building fee (scholarships available)
- Agree to the rules of conduct (found at bottom)
- Sign the statement of faith (found at bottom)
- Then you and your children may be involved in any and all of the classes offered
How to join:
- MEMBERSHIP WITH ELKHORN QUEST:
- Read and agree to the rules of conduct (found at bottom)
- Read and agree to the statement of faith (found at bottom)
- Contact us (best way: text Felicia at 402-699-2163), and we will give you access to the Google doc from which we register.
- The fees are due the first day of each semester.
REGISTERING FOR CLASSES:
- Add your name and contact info under “Families” (after schedule)
- Add names and ages for each child who will be in attendance underneath each class description
- Fill in your name for any assistant positions (in class descriptions)
- Fill in your name(s) for any staff positions
- Fill in your name for one time at “Workshops”
- Some classes are free to members. Some classes have fees, payable for each child registered. These are due on the first day of class. Envelopes will be posted to deposit money for each class, and also the $50 building fee- bring separate checks or small bills.
SCHEDULE
8:40
Parents Pray
9:00
Creating the Elements of Art
RC Racing
9:45
Story Time
Games Class
Computer Science
10:30
Littles Gym
Around the World
Trustworthiness of the Bible
11:15
Playdo and Duplo
Modeling Creations
Superstyles
Stop Motion
12:00
LUNCH
1:00
WORKSHOP
2:00
CLEANUP
Parents Pray
Leader: Felicia M
Time: 8:40-9:00
Cost: None
Room #4
Description: We will bring in the morning the best way- in prayer.
Babysitters
Name:
Children during the prayer time will be supervised by babysitters and play together. If we don't have volunteers, those of us praying will take turns, or just pray while in the same room with the kids.
9:00-9:40
Littles Art
Teacher: Felicia McDermott
Assistants (1 for every 8 students):
Ages: 3-6 (2 year olds with a helper)
Homework: None
Cost: None, but some supplies will be needed
Room 2
Description: Let's enjoy art! We'll have a project each week. Some supplies will be needed most weeks, I'll get a list out. This class is open for a little older, because the next class starts at age 7.
Creating the Elements of Art
Teacher: Tamara Swoboda
Assistants:
Ages: 7-18
Time you prefer:
Homework: Optional to practice more at home for fun
Cost: $2
Room you prefer: Room with tables and chairs
Description: Learn the 7 elements of art- 1 each week: Line, shape, color, value, texture, form, space. Then put our knowledge into action with an art project each class. Then the last class will be a fun art project combining the elements.
RC Racing
Teacher: Jonathan M
Assistants (1 adult needed):
Ages: 10-18
Homework: None
Cost: None, will need to have an rc car or other rc item
Room: Gym
Description: Start your engines! We'll build obstacles and send our rc things through them. Since cars can be very different, we'll probably have more than one course. Each student will need to bring their own rc item each class, and it will help if they bring some things that add to the obstacles, such as cardboard boxes.
9:45-10:25
Littles Story Time
Teacher: Malinda Boeker
Assistants (1 for every 8 students):
Ages: 3-6 (2 year olds with a helper)
Homework: None
Cost: None
Room 2?
Description: Stories and song time!
Games Class
Teacher: Melody
Assistants:(one needed)
Ages: 5-10
Time you prefer: 9:45-10:25
Homework: None
Cost: minimal to none, (we may request that you bring a game, or a deck of cards to use, depending on number of kids in class)
Room 5
Description: Spend some time playing games with friends! Some will be old classics, some may be new to you, but they’ll keep your minds working!
Computer Science
Teacher: Josh Meyer
Assistants (1 needed):
Ages: 13-18 (younger ages (10-12) can also participate)
Time: 9:45-10:25
Homework: First semester may have a couple of assignments. 2nd semester will have programming assignments.
Cost: None
Room 1
Description: First semester will cover the basics of computer architecture: CPU, RAM, Storage, files, programs etc. Second semester will focus on an introduction to programming utilizing the popular programming language Python. Students will be required to complete simple programming assignments for second semester homework.
10:30-11:10
Littles Gym
Teacher: Melody Wyatt
Assistant (1 needed for every 8 students):
Ages: 3-5 (2 year olds with a helper)
Homework: None
Cost: None
Room: Gym
Description: Learn some basic games and play together!
Around the World
Teacher: Felicia
Assistants (1 needed for every 8 students): Erin S
Ages: 5-13
Time: 10:30-11:10
Homework: Optional
Cost: $5, and a dozen very small prize items
Open Room
Description: Come travel the world together as we explore each different continent! We'll read a missionary story from each area, and learn some about the people, culture, food, animals and more. We will create a little library of mini books about the areas. Students are encouraged to do homework of creating their own projects about areas, which can include reports but is not limited to that. They can make displays, cook recipes, do interviews, and so much more! We'll have prizes for homework. Not at all required but if you'd like, in-between classes we'll have some visits to the zoo, focusing on plants and animals from these areas.
Trustworthiness of the Bible
Teacher: Deb E
Assistants (1 needed):
Ages: Appropriate for about 14 and up
Time you prefer: 10:30-11:10
Homework: Minimal homework.
Cost: $3.00 per family. (This will include a small booklet that covers the topics looked at)
Room 3
Description: Can We Trust the Bible? How do we know God wrote the Bible, is there any evidence? This course will explore four main tests that can be equally applied to any text in question including religious writings.
They are:
• Internal Consistency
• Historical Accuracy
• Scientific Accuracy
• Prophetic Accuracy
Requirements are you bring a Bible and your thinking hats. Minimal homework.
11:15-11:55
Playdo and Duplo
Teacher: (A leader is needed to head this up, no with outside of class required)
Assistant (1 needed for every 8 students):
Ages: 3-6 (2 year olds with a helper)
Homework: None
Cost: $1
Room: 2
Description: Let little ones enjoy creative play! Cost covers making big batches of playdo. The playdo will be divided out at the end of the semester to send home with kids (or end of the school year, if we do this next semester, also).
Modeling Creations
Teacher: Malinda Boeker
Assistants (1 needed for every 8 students):
Ages: 5-10
Time: 11:15-11:55
Homework: None
Cost: $5
Room 5
Description: Students will work with a variety of modeling mediums. We may take their creations and use them to plot and design simplistic movie toward the end of the semester, if there's a strong desire.
Super Styles
Teacher: Abby Swoboda
Assistants: Tamara Swoboda
Ages: 8-18
Time you prefer:
Homework: practice on dolls and or family using handout instructions sent home
Cost: $2
Room 3
Description:
Learn at least one new hairstyle and practice in class each week with each other or provided dolls or bring your own. Learn everyday cute styles like a fishtail, ribbon braids, etc. To holiday updos.
Some classes we will design and create some hair pieces. Cost will cover materials to make hair items. This class welcomes boys and girls!
Stop Motion
Teacher: Benji M (and Lathan B?)
Assistants: Erin S
Ages: 10-18
Homework: A little thinking through and prep
Cost: None, but students will need a device to be able to record their video. If there's limited devices, students can work as teams, but they'll be able to continue at home if they have their own device.
Room 5 (elevator room)
Description: Let's make a movie! Each student can bring their own story ideas of Lego or other things to create a stop motion movie throughout the semester.
12:00-12:45
Lunch
All homeschooling families are welcome to join us and bring your own lunch. A kitchen available with a microwave and oven for your convenience. Families must clean up after themselves and remove lunch items at 12:45, to allow cleanup crews to put tables and chairs away. This time is always free and requires no signing up to attend, but please mark if you have any serious allergies that we should know about to not bring (such as peanut butter). CURRENT SEVERE ALLERGIES (please don't bring these items at all): Cinnamon, bananas
1:00-1:55
Workshop
Coordinator: Felicia McDermott
All homeschooling families are welcome, and this time is always free and requires no signing up to attend. This is a time when we are together as families, and we invite other teachers in, or families to present and share with everyone. We ask that each family in the co-op classes host one time, and line something up one time if at all possible in the school year.
Ages: All
Cost: None
2:00-3:30
Individual Music Instruction
Guitar and voice, by Anna Hollingsworth, $25/lesson. Call/text 402-871-9594 for details.
STAFF POSITIONS:
The staff positions are broken down into about 35 small pieces, and we would like each parent and child 10 and over to take a job (under 10 is ok, if parents feel they can). Parents are responsible to check their children’s work. Some jobs are to be done at the beginning, some can be done after lunch, and some after classes.
RULES OF CONDUCT- Supervising: A parent or guardian must stay in the church supervising your children at all times. If you are not able to be with your children on a day (such as sickness in your home) but they are fine to be there, they must have another adult or babysitting-age young adult responsible for them who is not teaching during each class period they are there. People who are assisting with a class are fine to watch them, as they would be able to step out to handle problems. For each person’s safety and to allow our classes to be effective, there must always be someone in charge of each child.
- Outside: Children should have parents with (or permission if above 12) to be outside. Don’t allow children to climb on railings, or to run around the outside of church without you.
- Personal Items: There are tables in the gym available to place your extra personal items. Please use this space. Cleaning crews will place lost or misplaced items there at the end of the day. Crafts and pictures left behind will be donated. A small lost and found container is in our cabinet.
- Difficulties: If your children are becoming disruptive to a group, please be aware and take them aside. Be aware of your children’s behavior if they are playing while you visit. We often have children with special needs, and we want each one to feel welcomed and respected. If your child is having difficulties getting along, consider staying in the same room as them or having them change activities. And don’t hesitate to let other parents know if you see tension arising, so we can stop it early!
- Children not in a class: If a child is above 12, he or she may study or relax in the lunch room. Younger children need an adult who will be responsible for them, or they may stay with parents. Parents may supervise the use of supplies from the cabinet for coloring and games at tables. The gym is sometimes available, and rooms not in use are available for students or families to study in the extra times (please note children may not be in a room without an adult, though).
- Play Areas: The gym and lunch room are the main areas where we may visit and play. An adult must be present for children to play in these rooms. Please be aware of how your children are playing, and watch out for little ones. Toys in the gym must stay there. Toys in the lunchroom are reserved for young children, for in that area only. Adults, you may be asked by children to accompany them so they can play, please consider helping take turns with this during free times. The side classrooms are for use during classes only.
- Lunch: The kitchen has a microwave and oven available for lunch use. Please keep all food in the lunch room, not in gym or classrooms. If you forgot items such as plates, we have a kitchen supply box in the cabinet available for use. Do not use the church’s disposable goods, and if you use their dishes, wash them and put them away BEFORE 1:00. Clear lunch items, table places and chairs, and move items either to your car or to the “Personal Items” tables at 12:45. Our goal is that the kitchen and eating areas be left clean when the meal time is over (1:00).
- “Door Rule”: This is for the kids- If the door is open, leave it open. If the door is closed, leave it closed. The doors are heavy fire doors, and easy to get hurt on, and this helps prevent inappropriate behavior and cliques as well.
- Gaming Devices: Due to the nature of many games and internet content and our wide age range, do not bring gaming devices or use phones to play during our group time. Please use this time to develop relationships, and save games for another time.
- Assistants: Please assist, provide crowd control and help where the teacher needs. Help teachers return class to its original state when the class is finished. You may be asked to substitute, should the teacher be unable to teach. He or she will provide you with details needed for that. If you are not assisting in a class, you are a hall monitor, and are responsible to help keep an eye on anyone not in classes, such as taking bathroom trips. You are also on a substitute list to be called on if there is a great need.
- Please be respectful of the church’s property. We are so thankful to be able to meet here. Let’s let them know by our behavior!
STATEMENT OF FAITH
- The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God and constitutes His completed and final revelation to man. The Bible in its original autograph is without error in whole and in part, including theological concepts as well as literal geographical and historical details, from a six day creation to the physical return of Christ. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; Genesis. 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
- God has existed from all eternity in three persons God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ was God come in human flesh being fully God and fully man, except without sin. (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-2; John 10:30, 37- 38; Hebrews 4:15)
- All men are in violation of God's righteous requirements and His holy character both by nature and act, and are therefore under His wrath and just condemnation. (Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:2)
- The central purpose of the coming of Jesus Christ was to pay the penalty for man's sin through His substitutionary death on the cross, the successful accomplishment of which was attested to by His subsequent visible, bodily resurrection. ( 1 Corinthians 15:3-7; Hebrews 7:26-27; 1 Peter 3:18)
- Salvation is offered as a gift, free to the sinner. This gift must be responded to in individual faith, not trusting in any personal work whatsoever, but in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ alone. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9)
- God created human beings male and female from the beginning, only those two genders. One of these biological genders, which are identifiable by chromosomes, is assigned by God to each individual at the moment of conception and cannot be changed. Marriage is the union of two people, one male and one female, according to God’s plan and design. (Genesis 1: 27, 2:18, 2:21-24; Ephesians 5:23-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-2; Psalm 139:13)
- Read and agree to the rules of conduct (found at bottom)
- Read and agree to the statement of faith (found at bottom)
- Contact us (best way: text Felicia at 402-699-2163), and we will give you access to the Google doc from which we register.
- The fees are due the first day of each semester.
- REGISTERING FOR CLASSES:
- Add your name and contact info under “Families” (after schedule)
- Add names and ages for each child who will be in attendance underneath each class description
- Fill in your name for any assistant positions (in class descriptions)
- Fill in your name(s) for any staff positions
- Fill in your name for one time at “Workshops”
- Some classes are free to members. Some classes have fees, payable for each child registered. These are due on the first day of class. Envelopes will be posted to deposit money for each class, and also the $50 building fee- bring separate checks or small bills.