Oklahoma

[NayfiesMama]

Anyone else in Duncan, yet? My friend's there and I'm always checking into see if someone else had gone that far ;)

[desiraejb]

Newbie here. We just started on HMSCing our kiddos, a preschooler and toddler last summer. We're in Lawton, OK. Yea for Oklahoma! :001_smile:

[Martha]

Anyone else in Duncan, yet? My friend's there and I'm always checking into see if someone else had gone that far ;)

Newbie here. We just started on HMSCing our kiddos, a preschooler and toddler last summer. We're in Lawton, OK. Yea for Oklahoma! :001_smile:

Hey, Duncan and Lawton are somewhat close aren't they? :)

[kimmie38017]

I miss OK so much! I lived in Stillwater for the first few years of life, then in Monroe (outside of Poteau) off and on until I was 15. My parents worked all the time, so my brother and I grew up most of the time on my grandparents' farm in Monroe. It was our place of consistency and stability, so it's home to me. I love the pastures surrounded by mountains, the way people walking and people driving wave to each other when they meet on the road (I still do this - it's a reflex I can't shake and it's so out of place where I live now), the hay forts we used to build in the barn, the storms that came out of nowhere and passed just as quickly, the rushing creeks flowing through our "jungle" (aka overgrown clump of trees seeking water), and my family - my grandma, aunts, uncles, cousins . . . I need an OK fix soon!

[Martha]

Does anyone here use Augustine Christian Academy?

I'm looking into my high schoolers taking some courses there next semester.

[TN Mama]

We just found out we are moving to the Tulsa area! We've been waiting to hear about a job for the past month and finally this week we got the news. Looking forward to hopefully meeting some of you Okie families!

[jec3113]

Congratulations! You will love homeschooling here. You do not need to report to anyone or resigister in anyway! It is so easy! Tulsa has lots of opportunities for homeschool sports, choir, band and many other things. Do know where exactly you will be moving to? In Tulsa ? Or one of the surrounding areas?

[Heather in OK]

Hi Laura! :)


So does anyone else here have kids in THC??

[jec3113]

What's THC?

[Martha]

What's THC?

Tulsa Homeschool Choir:)

[Heather in OK]

Yep. Just wondering if I've brushed by any other WTM Mamas. :) My dd joined this semester and is loving it!!

[snickelfritz]

So does anyone else here have kids in THC??

My older dd did it one year. She seemed to enjoy it, but didn't want to do it again. We passed by the church a few months ago and younger dd asked when she would be old enough to do choir. :) She's going to do it next year, since older dd is going to school.

[Heather in OK]

Well maybe we'll see each other then. :) I know my 11yo wants to continue and my other two girls might join as well.

[elise1mds]

Does anyone here use Augustine Christian Academy?

I'm looking into my high schoolers taking some courses there next semester.

I don't personally, but a friend of mine had her son in the elementary school, and they were very happy with it while he was there. They are now living and homeschooling in Illinois. :)

[OK Family]

Never thought about checking the networking thread. We live part time south of Tulsa In Bixby. The rest of the time in Florida.

[TN Mama]

Never thought about checking the networking thread. We live part time south of Tulsa In Bixby. The rest of the time in Florida.

We just looked at houses in Bixby (and Jenks). Bought in BA. Hope to be there in about 4 weeks.

[OK Family]

We just looked at houses in Bixby (and Jenks). Bought in BA. Hope to be there in about 4 weeks.

Well welcome to the area. Everything is pretty much a 15 minute drive to get around the greater Tulsa area, we're practically neighbors!

[Heather in OK]

An early welcome to you Laura!!! :)

[Martha]

Yea! Always appreciate a home schooling neighbor! :)

[mereminerals]

We just looked at houses in Bixby (and Jenks). Bought in BA. Hope to be there in about 4 weeks.

Welcome to the area. We live in south BA.

[Heather in OK]

BA area here as well.

[Martha]

BA area here as well.

ditto here

[TN Mama]

Exciting that there are so many of you in the same area. Do you all ever get together? We'll want to get involved in groups (support groups, extracurriculars, etc.) and get to know other local hsing families. I'll also need recommendations for soooo many things (church, doctors/dentists, gymnastics, hairdresser and more).

[Heather in OK]

Dr = Dr. James Ross

Church...LOL...well...that may take you a while. This is the buckle of the Bible belt with a church on (almost) every corner. A church for every flavor. ;) Do you belong to a particular denomination or non?

[Martha]

Dr = Dr. James Ross

Church...LOL...well...that may take you a while. This is the buckle of the Bible belt with a church on (almost) every corner. A church for every flavor. ;) Do you belong to a particular denomination or non?

LOL yep. More likely to find a church than a gas station.

[chepyl]

We live in Moore. We just finished our first year homeschooling our 5, almost 6 year old. I just joined today:)

[Martha]

Hello and welcome!

[CynthiaOK]

Does anyone here use Augustine Christian Academy?

I'm looking into my high schoolers taking some courses there next semester.

Martha, I haven't used Augustine, but a friend put her son in school there for high school after she had homeschooled him up to that point. He was an only child and she felt he needed more interaction than just looking at her all day :D From talking with her, it was a good/positive experience. She did, however, spend a lot of time there volunteering for various things.

When my ds had some severe health issues, I was looking into various options 'in case' and at that time (2000) Augustine was high on my list.

I know this is a very late response, but if you are still contemplating it, I can either put you in touch with my friend, or ask her any questions you may have.

Hope you and the new baby are settling in well.

[Martha]

Well we decided to start light. One son is taking Spanish at corner stone. And another 2 are taking lukeion Greek online. If these go well this year, then next year we will look into more involved outside classes. We decided the cost was more than we could handle for Augustine this year and we also felt it might be a bit over whelming for their first classes outside the home.

But so far, it's still high on my list of prospects.

Baby has gained a pound since we came home! All the 24/7 nursing is paying off! And I seem to healing quicker and doing better over all than expected according to the dr today. So other than being exhausted and accomplishing nothing other than nursing, surfing the net, and naps whenever I can get them - life is nothing to complain about these days.:)

[TN Mama]

Ok, Tulsa area ladies... I'm looking for an enrichment program and a place to get plugged in with other homeschoolers. I'd love to find somewhere for some hands on science classes or music/art or something along those lines.

Still lots of boxes to unpack, but enjoying poking around the area a little at a time.

[snickelfritz]

Ok, Tulsa area ladies... I'm looking for an enrichment program and a place to get plugged in with other homeschoolers. I'd love to find somewhere for some hands on science classes or music/art or something along those lines

I'm not real familiar with all-in-one programs. We piece together, as our schedule allows.

CHEER offers a co-op, but you have to be a member for a year.

Tulsa Homeschool Choir is good for music. They run during a traditional school year and will have sign-ups in August. They learn general music and do a program or two each year. Different ages have class at different times and the moms sit around and talk while they wait. Older dd did it one year, but dropped it when she started violin. Younger dd is going to do it next year. There is also a homeschool band program, but we haven't done it.

We take art classes(we've done drawing and cartooning, and she offers painting) through a teacher who does classes geared towards homeschoolers, but containing the occasional private school student. I don't want to post her private info, but pm me if you are interested in this option.

[Sheila in OK]

We have done CHEER coop for several years and really enjoy it. They do offer hands-on science classes but snickelfritz is right, you have to be a member of CHEER for a year first. Maybe something to consider for next year.

I've heard great things about Homeschool Choir but we've never done it as it has always conflicted with our coop day. My kids did participate in homeschool band and guitar last year. It is very reasonably priced and they loved it! We are definitely doing it again next year.

Not sure about art classes. There are some available but I'm not familiar with any of them.

HTH!

Ok, Tulsa area ladies... I'm looking for an enrichment program and a place to get plugged in with other homeschoolers. I'd love to find somewhere for some hands on science classes or music/art or something along those lines.

Still lots of boxes to unpack, but enjoying poking around the area a little at a time.

[Heather in OK]

Ditto the Homeschool choir. One of my dd's was in it this past Spring semester and LOVED it!!!

We were never involved in CHEER's co-op when we were in the group, mainly because of the cost. :ohmy:

FAITH has a co-op as well but I'm not sure what the subjects will be this coming year or what day it will be on. The past few years it has been on Fridays. It's no extra charge for group members to have their kids in the co-op.

For art you might check out Philbrook's 2nd Saturday's free days. Kids (I don't remember what ages) get a plastic box and each month get a free art supply and an "art card". The art card correlates with an exhibit in the museum and has an activity on the back to teach the artist's style. The art supply they get is something they need to complete the activity. While it's not a class, it's a fun way to incorporate art into your schooling.

[zookeeper]

Hi there! I'm an Oklahoma homeschooling momma to 7, ages 1 to 16. Diapers to driving! lol!! Nice to see there's lots of okie moms here. We just moved to out dream house (read major fixer-upper) in the country complete with chickens and puppies, not to mention the fleas, ticks, scorpions and poison ivy. We're about 15 mins east of OKC.

[Heather in OK]

Nice to meet you Janice! :)


Any other WTM families doing HS choir?? Perhaps we'll get a chance to meet at the parent's meeting tomorrow. :)

[snickelfritz]

Nice to meet you Janice! :)


Any other WTM families doing HS choir?? Perhaps we'll get a chance to meet at the parent's meeting tomorrow. :)

We are! The new format is not terribly conducive to meeting people.

[lifesajourney]

Hi! We just found out we are moving to Enid and are pretty excited. We are new to this site (as well as homeschooling as I have a four year old, two year old, and one year old). Just wondering if anyone lives near Enid, as I could use lots of recommendations ;) Thanks!

[TN Mama]

We are! The new format is not terribly conducive to meeting people.

:iagree: I don't know anything about the old format since we're new this year, but I was looking forward to meeting/visiting with other families.

[snickelfritz]

:iagree: I don't know anything about the old format since we're new this year, but I was looking forward to meeting/visiting with other families.

They used to meet in a church that let everyone hang out in a lobby/lounge area. It had some couches, tables, etc.... The new location works for me, though having to sit in the car has been.....hot. My first day, I tried to go to Starbucks and the traffic was so bad that I literally had time to go through drive through and drive right back.

I saw a vehicle with TN plates pulling out on registration day and I wondered if it was you.:D

[TN Mama]

They used to meet in a church that let everyone hang out in a lobby/lounge area. It had some couches, tables, etc.... The new location works for me, though having to sit in the car has been.....hot. My first day, I tried to go to Starbucks and the traffic was so bad that I literally had time to go through drive through and drive right back.

I saw a vehicle with TN plates pulling out on registration day and I wondered if it was you.:D

'Twas me! Well, I'm guessing it was as we still have the TN tags. We have Desert Storm TN tags.

We've been going to the library, but I don't take P. to get there but instead cross it to R. :lol: Does that make sense? I did make the mistake of leaving by way of P. though and sat forever!

[Heather in OK]

We are! The new format is not terribly conducive to meeting people.

I have NO idea how I missed these replies!! I kept looking in the forum but the thread never appeared to have new threads. *shrug*

I am NOT happy with the choir this year. This is the 11th year and they are so disorganized and act like they have never done this. The registration day was a complete cluster. Of course, me feeling horrible that day with a pounding headache probably didn't help matters much either.

And I'm in total agreement about the location. Especially when you have kids in two different choirs. Usually I sit in the car while we wait on the 11yo. Then when my oldest goes in for concert choir I go run errands or something.

We've been out of town the last two weeks but we'll be there this coming week.

[cajunrose]

Hi! I'm in Louisiana now but am looking to move to OK in the summer of next year. Problem is, I don't know WHERE in OK we will end up. It is largely dependent on homeschool groups, active 4H groups, etc. We can live anywhere with work. Just need to find our 'home' city, you know? We are secular but would be ok in a christian based group as long as they were ok we are secular (can't sign any kind of declaration, etc). I love Tulsa, but want to get a bit further east. My mom and dad live in Inola. We are looking at Claremore and even West Siloam Springs. I have done google searches, facebook searches, etc. It's so hard finding a place when you are basing it off of homeschooling groups access, etc.

Does anybody have any ideas of where we should look? I'm lost :(

[Heather in OK]

As far as HS groups in the Tulsa area, probably Tulsa Area Homeschoolers will fit you. They are all inclusive. The majority of the groups around here (in the buckle of the Bible Belt ;)) will require a signing a Statement of Faith. There are probably all inclusive's around...check the Tulsa Home Educator's website for group listings.

Claremore would be a good location to be close to Tulsa for activities but more east. And you'd have local access to the dairy farm for raw milk and cheese. ;)

I don't know about 4H in the area.

[Martha]

Claremore might be good bc it is so close to Owasso. There are 2 or 3 largish home school groups out there and enough businesses to not need to drive to Tulsa for everything. Home school band meets out there and there is a 4-h option as well. And Claremore has a pagan "group" so there's at least 2 other nonChristians who get together and ruffle the collective feathers of the Christian community.:tongue_smilie:

[cajunrose]

I'm now in contact with the Tulsa Home Educators and it looks like a great group. Do you guys have any contact info the ones in Claremore? I'm having trouble finding them. My husband likes Claremore I think. I don't need a group that is strictly non religious based, I just don't want it to be the main focus, you know?

[Martha]

I found this

Claremore and Pryor Group. This group is open to any homeschooling families, regardless of religious beliefs or curriculum being taught. Contact Liz Huckleby by phone at (918)521-5975 or email at lizchick3737@yahoo.com. Facebook group page is: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/232829423408933?ap=1 .

At this website:

http://www.oklahomahomeschool.com/supportgroups.html

Keep in mind T.H.E and OCHEC are Christian based groups and will not advertise or list nonchristian groups or Christian groups that accept diverse couples.

[Heather in OK]

And Claremore has a pagan "group" so there's at least 2 other nonChristians who get together and ruffle the collective feathers of the Christian community.
Guess I'm way out of the loop. In my 8 years of HS'ing I've never heard of them.

*Facepalm* The OKHomeschool site is the one I meant to mention looking for groups.

[jec3113]

There is an inclusive group in Tahlequah. Several of the members do 4H. You can find them on facebook under Tahlequah homeschool. No dues, no statements with this group. The group is still growing so the get togethers are small which we like.

[Heather in OK]

If you are thinking of joining Tulsa Homeschool Choir.

Don't.

:banghead:

[Martha]

If you are thinking of joining Tulsa Homeschool Choir.

Don't.

:banghead:

Yes. I wanted to warn ya'll, but didn't know how well that would be received.

:grouphug:

[Heather in OK]

I'd be interested in your experience. Pm me if you want.

I'm spreading the word for sure. I wish we would have had a heads-up warning before joining again. Last spring semester wasn't that bad. But OMG this one has been a nightmare.

[cajunrose]

Ok, \so I have to know what happened with the choir? LOL

I'm excited to be going up to Inola in 6 days!!!

[TN Mama]

Really... now y'all tell me this? :glare:

CajunRose - Hope you enjoy Inola. :)

[Heather in OK]

I feel bad because I told you about it and how fun it was last semester. :sad:

[TN Mama]

Well, I totally blame you and don't know if we can still be friends. :glare:





:D

[snickelfritz]

I feel bad because I told you about it and how fun it was last semester. :sad:

I was very happy with it when older dd did it....2 years ago?

This year is ok. Younger likes it fine, I suppose. I asked her if she wanted to do it again in the spring....she picked dance. :)

I'm curious to see if this performance is going to be 2 hours of other kids and 5 minutes of mine. Mostly a showcase of the older kids. When my older did the Christmas performance, it was only elementary and everyone sang the whole time and had a speaking part.

[Sheila in OK]

Well, that is disappointing. I know of several families who have participated and enjoyed it in the past. Too bad the changes this year aren't positive. We have never participated since it falls on our coop day, but I always thought it looked like fun and thought about putting ds in someday.

If you are thinking of joining Tulsa Homeschool Choir.

Don't.

:banghead:

[jec3113]

Can anyone recommend a dance studio in Tulsa? Looking for classical ballet for a very serious 11 year old currently studying pointe and russian ballet.

[snickelfritz]

Can anyone recommend a dance studio in Tulsa? Looking for classical ballet for a very serious 11 year old currently studying pointe and russian ballet.

Have you looked into the program run by the Tulsa Ballet? I don't have personal experience, but have heard good things about it.

Besides that, I know of several dance studios that do very well in competitive dance. One of them has a recent student that now goes to Julliard. But, I don't know how good their ballet programs are for the really serious ballet student.

[hmschooling]

I'm an hour or so from Tulsa, near the AR stateline.

[cajunrose]

I'm an hour or so from Tulsa, near the AR stateline.


We are looking at moving up there...West Siloam Springs is one of the places we are considering. Can you tell me a little more about homeschooling there? What resources are available to you there? What about the nearest big city?

We are also looking at towns that are 20 minutes from Tulsa because I like Tulsa so much and that's where my parents live.

Thank you!
Stephenie

[Martha]

I want an outside foreign language class for my elementary/middle school kids. Can anyone recommend a quality source in the Tulsa area?

[Sheila in OK]

Cornerstone Tutorial Center might offer something like that. Last time I checked, though, it seemed pretty pricey.

I want an outside foreign language class for my elementary/middle school kids. Can anyone recommend a quality source in the Tulsa area?

[Martha]

Cornerstone Tutorial Center might offer something like that. Last time I checked, though, it seemed pretty pricey.

No, they only have high school spanish.

[jec3113]

Anyone going to convention?

[mereminerals]

I haven't decided yet. There really aren't any speakers jumping out at me.

[jec3113]

Pudewa will be speaking and his workshops are always standing room only! He is great. I have shopping to do. Looking to buy from IEW and TRISMS. Was going to buy from REAL Science 4 Kids but they aren't going to be there, so I have already ordered online. Just curious if any from here were planning on going.

[Sheila in OK]

I probably won't either. I don't want to travel to OKC, and since Tulsa's is during the week this year, I would have to take time off from school (and we are behind anyway). I would kind of like to hear Andrew Pudewa speak, but . . maybe another year.

[jeninok]

I just found this thread and wanted to pop in and say hi! We are new homeschoolers in Tulsa and finding our groove with our 10yr old DS who is 2E and still recovering from Ps trauma. We are having a blast and rea:glare:lly enjoying the relaxed and creative options for homeschooling. my biggest concern right now is getting him involved in some co-ops or clubs or playgroups or aomething. (I am typing this on my phone and isn't letting me go back fix typos!! Please ignore them!!)

[TN Mama]

Hi Jen! There are lots of things going on in the Tulsa area. Have you found any local groups in which to get involved?

[frugalmama]

Does anyone know anything about hsing in NW OK, near Woodward? We are possibly moving up to be with family there in a small town just east of Woodward.

I looked online and it doesn't look like there is anything in NW OK - is that right?

[jeninok]

Hi Jen! There are lots of things going on in the Tulsa area. Have you found any local groups in which to get involved?

I am still working on that, and need to make it more of a priority.

I have joined the Yahoo group for Tulsa area homeschoolers, but haven't made it out to any of the functions yet.

I am also trying to decide if I want to go to the conference coming up.

[misacok]

Does anyone know anything about hsing in NW OK, near Woodward? We are possibly moving up to be with family there in a small town just east of Woodward.

I looked online and it doesn't look like there is anything in NW OK - is that right?

My hubby and I are originally from Buffalo, just north of WW. We are now in the OKC area. I'm unaware of anything in WW, though I may be wrong. I do know that there are some hsers in the Enid area. If you will be on the east side of WW, that would be not terribly far.

Are you originally from NW OK? Since your family is on the east side, were they ok with the tornado last week?

Melisa

[Katiebug_1976]

Does anyone know anything about hsing in NW OK, near Woodward? We are possibly moving up to be with family there in a small town just east of Woodward.

I looked online and it doesn't look like there is anything in NW OK - is that right?

I'm not sure about Woodward specifically, but there are homeschoolers in NW Oklahoma (not sure about a "group" or activities, though). There are several homeschool groups in Enid if that is close enough for you. We are part of the EACHE (Enid Area Christian Home Educators) group, and there is also a Classical Conversations group that meets weekly.

[frugalmama]

My hubby and I are originally from Buffalo, just north of WW. We are now in the OKC area. I'm unaware of anything in WW, though I may be wrong. I do know that there are some hsers in the Enid area. If you will be on the east side of WW, that would be not terribly far.

Are you originally from NW OK? Since your family is on the east side, were they ok with the tornado last week?

Melisa

I'm not originally from there, but my mom {who lives with us} is and my brother's family all live there. They were okay with the tornado last week - it pretty much skipped the town they live in {Seiling} from what they said.

Enid will be a bit far for us I think, unless we are already going there for another reason. If we do end up moving there I may have to try to start something in the WW area if possible.

[cookfamily6]

I am in Crescent, which is about 30-45 min north of OKC :)