Oregon!

[Diana in OR]

I know there's a Portland/Vancouver thread below, but I didn't see any yet from Oregon specifically.

[Cadam]

I'm in Oregon too. Not far from Diana actually!

[Diana in OR]

I hadn't "seen" you yet here and wondered where you were. :)

[siloam]

I am in Portland. Hi!

Heather

[nmoira]

I'm in Portland too. :)

[nutmeg]

Portland-ish :D

[freethinkermom]

I am in Coos County, not quite comfortable giving an exact city online.

[orangeblossom]

I'm also in the Portland area.

[Amanda's Mommy]

Klamath County

[harbke]

I am in the Aumsville coop but was wondering if there was a WTM specific gathering.

[Diana in OR]

I am in the Aumsville coop but was wondering if there was a WTM specific gathering.

Have you asked anyone from the co-op? I thought a few years ago there was a WTM group for younger elementary ages, but I don't know if that group is still going. I'll ask around and pm you if I hear of anything. :)

[Bloy]

we're moving to portland! Can anyone pm me or post any good ways to get in touch with hs-ing groups? I am so excited!

[lvbeingmom]

I am in the Portland area. Anyone doing any gatherings this summer.

Tami

[dtsmamtj]

Just found this - we are west of Portland.


T

[djbartch]

Anyone belong to the HIP Yahoo! Group? Or HGFE? We just recently moved to Portland and this where I've been looking for people to meet.. not specific to WTM, but HSers.

Msg me if you would like links - but you should be able to find it if you did a Yahoo! Group search.

Good to know I'm not alone!!

[newlifemom]

Hi,

I just found this thread. I am recently moved to Salem from Long Island New York. would love to chat with you Salem/Portlandish homeschoolers.:)

[NayfiesMama]

We're doing a Classical Conversations Homeschool Group in Salem. Last Info meeting is August 8th. Let me know if you want more information.

[newlifemom]

Oh, please disregard my e-mail. Well I still would like a little more info :D
Sorry I sounded like a loon.

[NayfiesMama]

Hi:-)

I sent you an email with my phone number, but in case it ends up in spam, the meeting is this Friday (August 8th) at 7pm meeting at
Immanuel Reformed Church 4653 Sunnyview Rd NE Salem OR 97305

I will be going through the Trivium stages, so what basic Classical Education is based on...and how Classical Conversations as a weekly program can fit into the Education goals that you have for your family.

CC is very family oriented, and so with this in mind, your younger children are welcome to come and be with the group as we go through the lessons.

CC has a great grammar program and we do lots of fun activities, songs and experiments in the process.

Carrie:-)

[Mom2OregonBoys]

Any co-opers here?

M.

DS8
DS4

[NayfiesMama]

Hi Mom2OregonBoys,

I'm not sure if Classical Conversations is for you, but there's on starting in Medford!
Contact: Jason Bull (541)734-7188. This info is straight off the CC site. I have a whole email that I will pm you about CC. (It's family oriented, and both your children would attend at the same time.)
Carrie:-)

[Mom2OregonBoys]

I look forward to reading more about CC.

Malinda

[NayfiesMama]

Hey there,

Who else lives in the Salem, OR area?

Carrie:-)

[riada]

I'm from Oregon but the other side of the state than you ladies- Eastern Oregon here. Am I the only one?

[JustGin]

Newberg! Love living here even if the weather this year has been pa-too-ee.
:)

[NayfiesMama]

Newberg...Yay...have you checked out the homeschool offerings at George Fox? We would if we lived over there:-)

[lcelmer]

We are between PDX and Salem.....

Lana C.
http://artofajoyfulhome.blogspot.com/

[NayfiesMama]

Anyone close enough to Silverton (right outside Salem) to come to a park day??

[NayfiesMama]

Anyone close enough to want to help put on an IEW seminar or...even just come to one? I'm also interested in the student seminars.

Carrie:-)
(in Salem)

[Cadam]

Hey there,

Who else lives in the Salem, OR area?

Carrie:-)

I'm in the Salem area, but you knew that Carrie. I might be up for an IEW seminar, depending on timing.

[dtsmamtj]

Keep me posted on the IEW seminar - may be interested in attending from the PDX area.


T

[newlifemom]

Could you 'splain me some more. Is it for parents or kids? If it is for parents than I would probably attend. Lord willing.

[MotherMayI]

My dh is already there...we are starting our very first business (and I am scared to death!). We currently live in Pierce County, WA. I am working to get our house rented out, and then we hope to rent in/around Portland for somewhere around $1,000 per month to keep our expenses as low as possible. Can we find something decent that will hold all of us for that much? I know that it will be a sacrifice- we are moving from a pretty big house- but I am excited about what the future has to hold. (and I love Portland!)

I would love some links to co-ops and homeschool loops, as well as any advice that you may have regarding places to live.


Thanks in advance!

[NayfiesMama]

IEW seminar would be for adults for sure, and hopefully some of the student seminars, too. I'd especially like the one for the SAT for my oldest.
For co-ops, there's First Class (is that what it's called?) in PDX and then we have Classical Conversations in Salem and will probably have at least one in the immediate PDX area for this coming school year.

[NayfiesMama]

Hey Everyone,

Anyone new in Oregon:-) How's everyone liking the snowwwww??

Carrie:-)

[AnnetteB]

I've had enough snow thank you very much. We usually get snow once every three years and only briefly. Our poor sheep and goats! They aren't used to being locked in the barn any more than we are used to being stuck in the house. There, I feel better. Isn't the snow pretty? and the dog's feet don't track in all that mud.....Snow is much cleaner :)

[newlifemom]

I've had enough snow thank you very much. We usually get snow once every three years and only briefly. Our poor sheep and goats! They aren't used to being locked in the barn any more than we are used to being stuck in the house. There, I feel better. Isn't the snow pretty? and the dog's feet don't track in all that mud.....Snow is much cleaner :)


:lol:

[siloam]

Hey Everyone,

Anyone new in Oregon:-) How's everyone liking the snowwwww??

Carrie:-)

I grew up in the part of Oregon that has several feet of snow at least 4 months of the year. Only got one snow day the whole time I was in High School. It snowed 3ft over night (not unusual), but someone was out sick and din't get the superintendent's street plowed. I think one of the kids bribed someone. :D

I now live in the city and here it is not the snow that bothers me (I know how to drive in the snow) but the idiots who think just because you have a 4x4 you can drive like it's a normal sunny day, then think something is wrong with the vehicle when it doesn't stop on a dime. :001_huh:

Heather

[NayfiesMama]

Hey Oregonians,

I'm suppose to be driving Caley to the PDX airport tomorrow am (plane leaves at 9am), so I'll be leaving at 5:30am or so....as long as Northwest is having flights...I hope it's not too bad!
Carrie:-)

[AnnetteB]

It sounds like a lot of flights have been cancelled....be sure to check before you make the drive :)

[Cadam]

Hey Oregonians,

I'm suppose to be driving Caley to the PDX airport tomorrow am (plane leaves at 9am), so I'll be leaving at 5:30am or so....as long as Northwest is having flights...I hope it's not too bad!
Carrie:-)

I wouldn't count on getting out. call first.

[NayfiesMama]

Hey Everyone in Oregon,
Classical Conversations is having information meetings in the PDX and extended areas. The January ones will be done by our State Director, Cara Bergeron. There will be the same info meetings from January 20-23 given at different times and locations; please pm me (with your email) if you'd like the email listing dates, times and locations. To check out CC visit http://classicalconversations.com/ and here's a short video of a day at CC in Memphis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2XTDquZIKQ
Carrie:-)

[cdgni]

I'm from Oregon, but not in Oregon. I wanted to say hello to all of anyhow!

I live in the Original Damascus.. The oldest city continually lived in since beginning of time... Damascus, Syria.


Cathy

[NayfiesMama]

WOW,
How fun...are you there permanently? Were you from the Salem extended area? If we ever come to Syria...we'll have to stop by... You'll have to tell us what it's like there.
Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

Classical Conversations Info Mtgs Happening in Salem. PM me if you want the info. There are a few happening January 20th-23. Also, I'm having Open Houses in Salem. LMK if you wanna come see a CC in action. And, of course, I can get you info about other areas, too.
Thanks!
Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

We're having our CC info meetings around the Portland area. I've never been able to go to the New Exodus Books and I'm very excited to look around while I'm there. The CC meeting that's being held at Exodus Books is Jan 22nd from 9:30am-12:30am. If you plan on going....it'd be fun to meet you! (Of course on the CC side of other locations, we're having ones in Beaverton, Newberg, McMinnville, Milwaukie, Oregon City, and one of the PDX' Barnes & Noble's.and the Bend area later) LMK if you want more info.
It'd be really fun to have a big get together in the PDX area some time, just for a park day or anything like that. Since I don't live in Portland, I would need someone else to suggest a place.
Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

I thought it'd be fun to have our own spot, so I just made a Social Group for "Oregon". You're invited!
Carrie:-)

[Heidi @ Mt Hope]

Hi, there! Waving from Albany. :)

[newlifemom]

Is this what Peek wanted? I am still, just moved to Oregon.

[NayfiesMama]

Pam:-)

Who's Peek? And.....what did she want?
Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

Classical Conversations are starting their second year in Salem. We'd love to have you come to our Info Mtgs and we have 2 more Open Houses available. There is a Portland group that is hopefully starting this next year....If you're not around here...LMK if you want to find out about a group near you! (This is a group that is Christian in it's worldview, with programs for ages 4- grade 12)
Feel free to PM me, if you'd like:-)

[MotherMayI]

The kids and I are going to OMSI tomorrow, and I just thought I'd check and see if anyone is interested in meeting there. I think we will go after lunch, but I am open to suggestions. PM me if you are interested in meeting up.

[NayfiesMama]

The kids and I are going to OMSI tomorrow, and I just thought I'd check and see if anyone is interested in meeting there. I think we will go after lunch, but I am open to suggestions. PM me if you are interested in meeting up.

That would have been fun! We'll have to meet up some other time:-)
We have our Oregon "social group" and we've talked about all meeting up...course...I think some of us are talking w/o kids:-) But, whatever we do, I'm sure we'll post it on here, too!

Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

ZOO Homeschool Day... on this Tuesday (March 10th) Limited tickets to first 200...(check website)
I'm wondering if anyone else is going to be going? I'll be there with a couple of other families...and I'd love to meet any other WTM people:-)
Carrie:-)

[MotherMayI]

That would have been fun! We'll have to meet up some other time:-)
We have our Oregon "social group" and we've talked about all meeting up...course...I think some of us are talking w/o kids:-) But, whatever we do, I'm sure we'll post it on here, too!

Carrie:-)

I'll join the social group- I'm not an Oregonian yet, but will be in the in a few months. My husband is already there trying to make a go of our business. I would love to meet-up on an upcoming visit. I am thinking about taking the kids camping here http://www.campdakota.com/home maybe we'll stay in a Yurt. Have you ever heard of it? I'll post when I'm heading down your way- I'd love to meet-up somewhere- even a park day would be great.:001_smile:

[NayfiesMama]

I have heard of it. I'm pretty sure that it's the one that a family in our (kinda old) church... his father owns it... I've never been but our youth group goes up there....There's an inside play place in Salem...and also some decent McDonalds...and if it's a warm enough day...we have a really nice park in Silverton (close to where you'd be camping)
I don't know if you'd be at all interested...but our homeschool group uses Classical Conversations for our weekly program....we meet on Wednesdays....(It's tuition based) we also have free practicums...the next one for us is in June (in Portland) the actual practicum is free...although if you want to do kids camps...they cost about $35(each child) for the three "days" This time we're actually meeting from 3pm-9pm in hopes that some dads can come...(for the 6-9 part, especially..although my husband can't)
We also are doing some other things like field trips...and hopefully more. We're trying to grow the group into more "support" as well as meeting for our weekly group. We have moms in our weekly group that drive up to an hour (both ways) each week, but I'd like to have a "mom's night" this next year...we'll see how it goes.

Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

Hey There,

I'm gonna be at OMSI and was wondering if any of you are....
Carrie

[NayfiesMama]

Hey There,

Anyone know how hard the OAKS test, or something like that, is to do well on? My daughter has been tested since 3rd grade with it, and her past principal is willing for her to test with it again. All of a sudden, I got nervous! What if she doesn't do well? At school, they get to test THREE times...we don't have time for that! This is the same child who conveniently "forgot" how to divide a few weeks ago. (She's in 5th)
Carrie

[NayfiesMama]

I'm having a Classical Conversations Info Meeting in Salem. If anyone's interested, pm or email me:-)
(It's a Christian Homeschool Group that meets weekly)
Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

Hey There,

We do Classical Conversations in the Salem area, and I think it'd be great to have any of you who would like to be part of our larger "Classical Home Educator's Group" let me know...so I can add you to the "Field Trip" emails. Oregon seems to have a lot of Unschoolers....we are more of the "get some school" done type of group. I have a list of families who just want to hang out with families who do school.... If you'd like to be part of our group...and on the email list...pm me with your email address. :-) Field Trips like the Zoo, ballets, OMSI...etc..
Carrie:-)

[swimmermom3]

Hi,

I am in the Greater Portland area. Anyone with middle schoolers?

[NayfiesMama]

Hi There,

I'm in Salem. I know there are some in the PDX area on here...there are also some great Yahoo groups that are for Portland. (don't know if you're already on them:-) We also have a social group for Portland that you may want to join....
Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

Who else is coming to the OCEAN conference:)

Carrie

[ajandkj]

I am in Hillsboro.

[nutmeg]

Who else is coming to the OCEAN conference:)

CarrieI was there on Friday. :D

[swimmermom3]

How was the conference? I find this board dangerous enough. If I went somewhere where I could touch the books, smell the books, and see the bright, pristine books, it ...well, it would be bad:D But I would love to live vicariously and hear about your experiences.

[quiz1]

How was the conference? I find this board dangerous enough. If I went somewhere where I could touch the books, smell the books, and see the bright, pristine books, it ...well, it would be bad:D But I would love to live vicariously and hear about your experiences.

It was great! So glad I went - I was still a little bit on the fence about homeschooling but this conference helped me make a commitment. It really was great to see the books - I heard from another attendee that there used to be more vendors, but to this newbie there seemed to be enough.

[swimmermom3]

So I have to ask. What did you buy? Was there a particular curriculum that helped you make up you mind?

[quiz1]

So I have to ask. What did you buy? Was there a particular curriculum that helped you make up you mind?

It wasn't so much the curriculum but the speakers that confirmed, at least in my opinion, why I thought homeschooling was important.

I looked through Rod & Staff, I saw Math U See and RightStart, which was great. It was very nice to see before buying, which I haven't done yet. I'm waffling now between Kolbe Academy and CLAA.

If you live in the Portland Metro area, my SIL goes to Exodus, http://www.exodusbooks.com/, and the staff there are very knowledgeable of curriculums, and they have a used curriculum section.

[swimmermom3]

We love Exodus Provisions. Eli, the owner is very conscientious in helping you find exactly what you need at a price you can afford. Good luck with your decision-making.

[dtsmamtj]

Huge fan of Eli and his staff at Exodus also!!!

T

[NayfiesMama]

Hey There,

We're having an Open House *MockDay* on July 9th at 9am. I'd love it if any of you want to come, OR if you have ideas for places I should post this. I'm in the Salem area.

We have programs for children 4-grade 8. If you have younger children, they can come, too!

Classical Conversations is from a Christian Worldview.

Carrie:-)

[nutmeg]

Anyone know of Christian homeschool groups in the Tigard / Tualatin area? Please PM me if you have some info. Thank you!

[NayfiesMama]

Did you look on the OCEAN site for groups?? It might have some:-)
Carrie;-)

[nutmeg]

Did you look on the OCEAN site for groups?? It might have some:-)
Carrie;-)

Oh yes, I've checked OCEAN, and my group always shows up in the search :) but there really isn't much else. We are getting people who want to join us but they live quite a long ways away, but there doesn't seem to be any other groups on OCEAN. Most of the search results are for Chocboard, and multi-day/week co-ops.

If other groups are out there, I guess they wish to remain secret. :confused:

[newlifemom]

Hello all,

We are having a informational dessert [read free food] :D about Classical Conversations this Thursday in Salem. PM me if you want more details.

[swimmermom3]

It looks like a couple of us Oregon moms can't sleep tonight. There's no one here and I am doing the last bit of prep before school starts next week. Hope you ladies have a good one.

[lcelmer]

Huge fan of Eli and his staff at Exodus also!!!

T
We are in the Willamette valley...

DITTO!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

[AnnetteB]

I have a theory that Oregon home educators don't spend much time inside in front of their computers during the summer months. It takes a few cold days for us to return to our full school schedule (after we pack away our shorts and summer sandals.)

Ditto re. Eli and Exodus Provisions!

[Madison]

:iagree:

[Madison]

:001_huh:

[NayfiesMama]

Hey There,

Reminding all Oregonians to join the "Oregon" Social Group:-)

I'm in Salem... and I'd love to chat with anyone around here:-)

Carrie

[Thea]

I'm in Oregon--I didn't know there were social groups! I put in a request to join. :D

[Momling]

I'm in southern Oregon. Anybody else in the area?

[NayfiesMama]

Hi There,

We're doing Info Mtgs on the 2nd Thursday of each month... For Classical Conversations.... starting... January 14th. You're invited!! If you know anyone in Oregon... who may be interested... pls let them know!

Thanks!!

[NayfiesMama]

Hi There,

We're doing Info Mtgs on the 2nd Thursday of each month... For Classical Conversations.... starting... January 14th. You're invited!! If you know anyone in Oregon... who may be interested... pls let them know!

Thanks!!

I found one of my favoritist families, right here on the WTM :-)

So...
;)
We're still doing Info Mtgs. If it sounds interesting to you...... let me know, and I'll help you find the closest one to you!

Homeschoolers:
Classical Education is a Journey....
(Hmmm, What is Classical Education?
No problem, this can work for your family,
even if you're not doing Classical Education right now)

Classical Conversations Academic Program Leads the Way.
Our Mission is to know God and make Him Known.
Our Model is combining Classical Learning and a Biblical Worldview.
Our Method is Parents equipping Parents.
To Find out More, Come to an Information Meeting.
We have Once a Week programs for students and their parents, from ages 4-jr high,
Registrations for the 2010~2011 school year being taken now.

Our Info Meetings are on Thursdays: Choose from: February 11, March 11, April 14th
Our Open Houses, to come and experience CC are on the Wednesday following the Info Meeting
(RSVP for Open Houses Required, so that I can have enough supplies)

Held At:
Immanuel’s Reformed Church in Salem *

For more information, please call pm or email me :D Carrie

ClassicalConversations.com (For listings all over the US)

[BlsdMama]

Hey There,

Reminding all Oregonians to join the "Oregon" Social Group:-)

I'm in Salem... and I'd love to chat with anyone around here:-)

Carrie

And how do we join the Oregon social group? :)

We moved to Oregon a week ago on Tuesday... south of Portland and north of Salem. Would LOVE to make friends, especially if there are any other large family mamas out there. But we like small family mamas too!:tongue_smilie:

[NayfiesMama]

Kelly, I invited you....

BTW, anyone coming to the Sizzling Science day at the Gilbert House, in Salem?? If so... I'd love to meet you!

Carrie:-)

[NayfiesMama]

:lurk5:

Gilbert House anyone??

[Prose]

Hi, Oregon moms!

We just moved to Corvallis from Portland.

[PollyOR]

There are a couple of Yahoo Groups for folks in Corvallis area.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CACHE1/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CorvallisTLC/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolcentral/

[NayfiesMama]

Hi There,

Not sure who's around Corvallis... we're in Salem:-)

[Prose]

There are a couple of Yahoo Groups for folks in Corvallis area.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CACHE1/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CorvallisTLC/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolcentral/


Wow thank you! I had only heard about Cache!

[NayfiesMama]

March 11th*Classical Conversations Info Mtg tonight in Salem:-) 7:30pm @ Immanuel's Reformed Church

[NayfiesMama]

Hey There,

I'm doing Classical Conversations Info Mtgs in the Salem area. I have some spaces left; anyone want to check out CC in Salem?? PM Me :)

[BlsdMama]

We're not too terribly far south of Portland. :)

[NayfiesMama]

Hey There Families around Salem! I'm doing a Classical Conversations Mock Day July 14th! Let me know if anyone's interested! We have a few spots in our younger classes .... and spots in our Jr High/ High School classes...

:)

[NayfiesMama]

Hey Everyone!!
I'm in the Salem/Keizer area and am doing Info Mtgs for Classical Conversations.(CC) This will be our fourth year, coming up, and we are excited to be doing Info Mtgs and Open Houses so you can see how CC would work for your family.

If you're interested pm me; I'll email you all the Information. We meet the first Thursday night of each month for our Info Mtgs in Feb, Mar, and Apr. and we'll do Open Houses in Feb and Mar for our younger and older kids program, and Open Houses for only the Challenge Program(older kids) in Apr.

Then we do a Mock Day in July if we have spots open...

If you're interested... just let me know :)
Thanks!
http://classicalconversations.com

[BlsdMama]

Carrie,

We just found out we are moving. (Where's the jaw drop emoticon?) We may be headed down your way.

[NayfiesMama]

Calling all around Salem!!! Anyone want to do a Co-op with me? I have a 7 year old son and am looking for a group of people that would want to get together once a week. (Or, maybe there's some co-op starting out that wants members or help??)

[NayfiesMama]

Pop!! Looking for Salem families for a co-op :) Let me know if you're interested :)

[NayfiesMama]

Trivium Cooperative Academy

Offering Friday School coming Sept 2011

A Unique Parent Led Home Education Opportunity

promoting a Christian World View


Information Meeting @ 7pm, March 15, 2011

Evergreen Presbyterian Church

905 Cottage St NE

Salem, OR 97301

You are Invited to our First Information Meeting;

Our program is designed specifically for parental involvement and children ages 3-18.


During the Information Meeting we will go through a typical day at “TCA” and introduce the founders of the group. Our group will operate with parents sharing the work, and fees, such as for supplies, will be kept to a minimum.

The scope of the elementary program includes a Christian World View that encompasses Science, History, Latin, Art, Writing, and a variety of Electives. Each subject will be approached through multi-sensory learning, where oral instruction will be combined with supplemental materials and hands-on activities such as labs, projects and games.

For 7th - 12 grades we aim to lighten your load in the pursuit of a quality, Christ-centered education for your upper grades student. Science, History, Writing,

Latin and electives will be offered at this level.


We look forward to meeting you!


For more information contact

Carrie
carrieandglenn@gmail.com

[Pookamama]

Hi! I'm east of Albany!

[NayfiesMama]

I'm not sure exactly where you are, but if you're not too far from Salem, you're welcome to come check out our Info Mtg :)

[Dolphin]

how do we find the Oregon social group?

[joyfulhomeschooler]

Hi there,
We are in Dallas OR. Between Salem and Corvallis. Anybody in this area?

[NayfiesMama]

Hey Dolphin, I invited you... do you see it? And... Joyful.... I'm glad you're here, too!! I sent you a private message to have you email me with your email addy :)

[NayfiesMama]

Trivium Cooperative Academy

Offering Friday School ( Co-op ) coming Sept 2011

A Unique Parent Led Home Education Opportunity

promoting a Christian World View


Information Meeting @ 7pm, April 11, 2011

Evergreen Presbyterian Church

905 Cottage St NE

Salem, OR 97301

You are Invited to our First Information Meeting;

Our program is designed specifically for parental involvement and children ages 3-18.


During the Information Meeting we will go through a typical day at “TCA” and introduce the founders of the group. Our group will operate with parents sharing the work, and fees, such as for supplies, will be kept to a minimum.

The scope of the elementary program includes a Christian World View that encompasses Science, History, Latin, Art, Writing, and a variety of Electives. Each subject will be approached through multi-sensory learning, where oral instruction will be combined with supplemental materials and hands-on activities such as labs, projects and games.

For 7th - 12 grades we aim to lighten your load in the pursuit of a quality, Christ-centered education for your upper grades student. Science, History, Writing,

Latin and electives will be offered at this level.


We look forward to meeting you!


For more information contact

Carrie
carrieandglenn@gmail.com

We serve all over the greater Salem area, including Dallas , Monmouth , Keizer , Molalla , Scio , Stayton , Silverton , and Woodburn .

[NayfiesMama]

Pop, our Homeschool Co-op Meeting is coming up :)

[NayfiesMama]

We have an Oregon Social Group. Great way to make it so if something's happening... you know!! :)

[Pax]

I'd love to be "in the know". I am so clueless at this point that all the help I can get is much appreciated! Would you invite me to the social group?

[NayfiesMama]

Hey Pax :)
I have no idea if you're in the Salem area... but feel free to pm me with your email... and I'll let you know what I like around here... We have a Christian Co-op that's going on this coming year. Also, Christian or not, Exodus Books is a great Homeschooling Bookstore. :) Gilbert House is great... as is OMSI :)

[NayfiesMama]

Salem Oregon Co-op: Info Meeting Coming up on May 9th at 11am... Let me know if you're interested :)

[anneinco]

I am looking for anyone in the Portland area who might be able to help me with some long distance questions about moving there. There is a really good chance my husband landed a job in Portland (we should know for sure on Thursday) so am trying to figure things out on how to make the move from Colorado there.

He will be working at PDX so we would be looking for a neighborhood within commuting distance. There are 3 of us and two dogs (1 large). I would love to find a house to rent but am guessing that will be tough to find under $1000 that will allow dogs? Any areas to avoid?

Anne

[NayfiesMama]

Hi There!!
Welcome to Oregon :) I can't be of more help, because "commuting" around here... has been about 30-90 minutes each way for my husband :( This is the closest he's worked in 10 years, and so our 30-45 minutes seems short.. compared :) (And he likes the job! Bonus!!)
Depending on what side he's working... I like Wilsonville and also Canby :)

[Azalea]

Hi, you'll need to be more specific about where the job is before we could advise you of good neighborhoods. I've seen really cool, reasonably priced homes in the Milwaukie area, but that won't help you if he is working in Northwest Portland. Azalea

[anneinco]

Thanks for the reply! He is going to be working at Portland International Airport. Looking at the possibility of Vancouver as well. However not sure what traffic is like in the morning commute. He is starting on graveyard shift so I guess normal rush hour is not a huge issue at this time.

[Azalea]

Thanks for the reply! He is going to be working at Portland International Airport. Looking at the possibility of Vancouver as well. However not sure what traffic is like in the morning commute. He is starting on graveyard shift so I guess normal rush hour is not a huge issue at this time.

Near PDX, hmmm... that gives lots of options. I worked near there and had a co-worker that lived on a houseboat. Most of my co-workers chose to live in Vancouver. At least at that time, it was financially the right choice. I wonder if his HR dept. might have some advice about the advantages/disadvantages of living in Wash. and working in Oregon.

[anneinco]

Living on a houseboat sounds interesting!

They are flying him out tomorrow for the day to take a look around and make sure everyone is happy, so I asked him to start asking some questions if there is time. He will be out for two weeks in June for training so I want some choices for him to look at.

I believe if we lived in Washington, we would still pay income tax on the money he makes in Oregon, but other income would be non taxable (dividends, etc).

I really did not think things would move this fast but I am glad they are.

[NayfiesMama]

Hey Everyone!!

We are SOOO excited about our Homeschool Co-op; we've done a few "Info Mtgs" and are now just doing small ones.

We are having a small one tomorrow, Monday at 10am. We also will do them for families with Jr High/Highschool on a "request one" type Mtg :)

We do have a few spots for families with children in the younger grades, although we have enough for a nice sized co-op, right now :)

If you'd like more information, check out our website, or just give me an email or phone call.

We also have a Facebook Page for Trivium Cooperative Academy, and would love to have you "like" us..... We really want to serve families in our area.

Thanks!!

[NayfiesMama]

Hi There,

We're doing our park day; great day to meet people and sign-up for the co-op. We're doing a Co-op with SOTW for younger kids.... (history) and All American Jr High, and MFW for HS... and then more curricula for other subjects, too. (Covering core subjects, minus math :))

Feel free to PM me for directions, etc...

We also have Field Trips planned for the summer & school year!

Yay!!

[NayfiesMama]

Hi There :)

I know someone wanting to start a secular co-op in Salem, OR. If you have interest, lmk :) (pm me)

[mommymilkies]

I found a few jobs in Ashland and Salem. I am researching which of these would work out for us. How is the cost of living? Best areas to live outside of town (more affordable)? Anything I should know? Our income will be fairly low~$40k at most maybe with no savings and a cross country drive. ;)

[NayfiesMama]

Well... Ashland is great for Shakespeare festivals, and Salem is great... cuz we have a great hs group here. I would kinda recommend one over the other... to actually live in... depending on your personality and views. I see Ashland as a much more liberal... "free" spot to live. I know plenty of liberals here, around Salem... but there seems like more of a mix. BUT, even though I live here... that may not be a fair way to view the two places. I did like Ashland to visit, but at least where we visited... it wouldn't be where I raise my family. Good Luck!! :)

[NayfiesMama]

Open Houses for Trivium Cooperative Academy Homeschool Co-op (TCA in the Salem Oregon) coming up Dec 9th (no guest children) & Jan 20th (limited spots for guest children, so pls RSVP,$5.00 per child for included activities)

Our Co-op runs Sept through May each year, & we serve families with at least one child 6yrs or older through Highschool. We have core subjects as well as electives, taught by adults in our group. Our Co-op is taught with a Christian Worldview perspective. (Co-op day is from 8:30am-3:15pm on Fridays)

You're invited to view/participate in a day of co-op & see if it would be a good spot for your family. Registrations for new families are being accepted for the 2012/2013 year as of Feb 2011.

Please contact me for more information. When we receive your RSVP we will respond with more information, and verify that there is still room.

Thanks!! Carrie Just pm me ;)

[MouseBandit]

Hey there. Saw at the beginning of this thread that there was a hs group out of Aumsville, and I wondered if that was still active and if there were any groups further out the Canyon (Mill City or Gates)? We're new to the area, will probably be here about a year with my husband's job.

Thanks!
Tracey R.

[nmoira]

Oregonians: Please see my post on the Oregon Cultural Trust

http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334790

Just one day and a bit left to contribute for the 2011 tax year. Contribute online or by mail postmarked by Saturday, December 31.

[NayfiesMama]

*HOMESCHOOL CO-OP* Trivium Cooperative Academy Open House Friday, January 20th, 2012
RSVP's needed for Children
(ages 6 and up welcomed with adult @ Open House)
RSVP's requested for Adults
A Unique Parent taught Home Education Opportunity promoting a Christian World View.
Our program is designed specifically for children ages 3-18.
During our Open House, Parents and their children will be able to observe/participate in a TCA Co-op Day.
The scope of the elementary program includes a Christian World View that encompasses History, Speech, Science, Art, Geography and a variety of Electives. Each subject will be approached through multi-sensory learning, where oral instruction will be combined with supplemental materials and hands-on activities such as labs, projects and games.

For 7th - 12 grades *Our co-op environment will enrich your student's studies, with the pursuit of a quality, Christ-centered education. Science, History, Writing, and electives will be offered at this level. For more information contact: Carrie carrieandglenn@gmail.com

[NayfiesMama]

Having Coffee Tonight, behind Salem Alliance Church in Salem, OR ;) Anyone's welcome to come... (and with your 12 and uppers for kids) Fun time to drink coffee/tea and grab a snack :) (Tuesday night... repeats each 3rd Tuesday of the month)

[JustGin]

I'm out in the valley, near McMinnville :)

[NayfiesMama]

I'm out in the valley, near McMinnville :)
I'll be driving 20+ minutes :) We'd love to have you :)

[BlsdMama]

I'm out in the valley, near McMinnville :)
Ironic. I just left there. :glare: You have a very loving, tiny co-op near you. :D

[NayfiesMama]

Anyone around Salem? We have our Co-op that's Enrolling for this coming year.... PM me if you want :)

[twoxcell]

We have an Oregon Social Group. Great way to make it so if something's happening... you know!! :)
How do we find the Oregon Social group? :seeya:

[MouseBandit]

How do we find the Oregon Social group? :seeya:

:iagree:

Is this active?

Tracey (in Mill City/Gates)

[weyland]

I'm in the Beaverton area!

[Henriettakittycat]

I am in Coos County, not quite comfortable giving an exact city online.


I grew up in Coos County. :)

[H0MEFree]

From Lane County here!

Absolutely GREAT free homeschool coop here in the Eugene and Springfield area called LaneCH.
Nicest, funniest bunch of ladies with good kids. People are "real" and encouraging. It's member driven. Gets together several times a week for all kinds of things and there are classes.

LaneCH http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LaneCH/