Field Trip changed due to weather

Good morning! They are expecting travel delays for up to 48 hours. We are going to push our trip back 1 week.

Wednesday Jan 24 at 10 am

This is going to cause some scheduling conflicts for some of you.

IF YOU ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO GO, please contact us BY EMAIL by FRIDAY JAN 19 and we will work on getting refunds out. (It may take up to 1 week for all of them to be done.)

IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP... I expect some openings and will extend the date to sign up to JANUARY 22 AT 12 NOON.

ALL COMMUNICATION ABOUT FIELD TRIPS SHOULD BE DONE BY EMAIL.

Stay safe and warm. Enjoy the snow!

Science Fair

Science Fair!
At NHCH

Open to all homeschoolers! 
Please read full description...

Sign up sheet will be outside the office. If you do not attend co-op and would like to enter, please sign up by email. 
Sign up is helpful so we have enough space for projects and judges. 

Science Fair 
Monday Feb 12
Project drop off- 9-10am
Judging- 10:30-12pm
Awards- 12:30 pm

Projects not set up before judging will not be judged.

Science Fair packet here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g22GXm7UN4D8obre0wRhFsLvjxs9BYBY/view?usp=sharing

Field Trip to Ice Skating

Point Mallard Ice Complex

This field trip is open to all homeschoolers. 

Ice skating!
Point Mallard Park Decatur
Friday February 9 at 12-2pm
$6 per skater. Includes skates. Ages 4 and under are free.
An optional lunch of hotdog, chips and drink may be added for $1.

We will meet at the main entrance at 11:45. Please check in with Jennilee Miller before entering. 

Deadline to sign up AND PAY is February 5. 

You may sign up in person or by email at newhopechristianhomeschool@gmail.com. Include number of students/grades and adults and how many lunches.

You may pay in person, by mail, or paypal. Please include a note about what and how many you are paying for.

Field Trip to Planetarium

University of North Alabama Planetarium and Observatory

This field trip is open to all homeschoolers. 

We will meet at 9:40 at the entrance to the planetarium. We will enter as a group. Anyoneentering and checking in on their own will pay full admission rates. 

UNA Planetarium at UNA Florence AL
Wednesday January 17 at 10 am.
$3 per student. One adult per family will enter free, additional adults will be $3. 

We will have a short introduction to the night skies and see the constellations in the planetarium. Afterwards, students will work in teams to make a rocket car to learn the basics of rocketry. 

Field trip will officially end at the end of the presentation, approximately 11:30.

This trip is open to all ages, however it will be geared for 3rd-6th graders.

Deadline to sign up and pay is January 10. 

Please sign up in person or by email at newhopechristianhomeschool@gmail.com. Please indicate number of students/ grade and adults. Fees may be paid by paypal, mail or in person. If paying by paypal, please include a note telling what you are paying for.

Field Trip to American Village

Field trip is Wednesday!

Find the full information on the facebook event or here:

https://newhopechristianschool.blogspot.com/2017/08/field-trip-to-american-village.html

History Fair

History Fair is Oct 23.

This year's theme is conflict and compromise. This year's fair will be held in much the same way as last years. Co-op classes will proceed as scheduled.

Find the Information packet here

No Coop 9.11.17

Our policy is to follow Haleyville City Schools. As they have cancelled classes for tomorrow, we will too.

NO COOP TOMORROW 9/11/17.

(I completely don't agree with this closing, but we're sticking to our policy.)

Monday Office Hours

We will be in the office Monday from 9-11. We want to be home to spend time with our children during the Eclipse.

Anything that comes in after 11 am (messages, calls, emails) we will not respond to until Tuesday.

Please keep in mind that we have children too. We have already began school for the year. We do not get paid. We are volunteers. We are working a quickly as possible to get things done.

If you have contacted us and have not had a reply, please know that we are working on it.

Field trip to American Village

Field Trip to American Village in Montevallo

PLEASE READ THE FULL EVENT DESCRIPTION BY CLICKING MORE TO CONTINUE READING

This field trip is open to all homeschoolers. Please review our field trip policies at newhopechristianhomeschool.com/fieldtrip

To sign up, you must email us or sign up in person. "Join" the event here on facebook for reminders and any updates. 

Wednesday October 11
9-12pm

Cost is $9 per student age 5+, $10 per adult. 

We will meet at 9 am at the main entrance.
Program will begin with or without you. This trip will proceed rain or shine. Refunds are only given if the trip is cancelled.

Program will end at 12 pm.

We will eat a picnic lunch there.

There is no where within a 20 minute drive to get lunch. So I highly recommend packing a lunch or picking it up on your way in. However, you'll need to come in through Alabaster down 119 to get lunch right before you get there.

Field trip will officially end at lunch.

About this program:
Liberty! is the premiere educational program at the American Village. The program tells the story of how and why America is free. It is the best choice of programming for intermediate grades. It correlates to various states’ courses of study.

Students are fully engaged as they express their views/position as a patriot during the Stamp Act Rally, the Virginia Convention, and as delegates to the Constitutional Convention. They may even respond to the call of the Continental Army.

Students will connect to some of the greatest moments of American history and civics. It is a moving experience, appealing to a broad spectrum of students and encompassing multiple learning styles. This program is designed to evoke a sense of understanding, ownership and stewardship of the principles of liberty and self-government.


Rules:
Citizenship involves participation and so do the programs at the American Village! Students will be more willing to take part in simulations if they see adults enthusiastically involved.

Students will be involved in outdoor activities - rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather. Don't forget sunscreen on sunny days and ponchos are preferred over umbrellas on rainy days. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking for much of your visit.

Our costumed historical interpreters are talented and dedicated people who bring history to life by interacting with our visitors. Please respect the interpreters and the job they are performing by telling your students not to touch them or their props unless invited to do so. Many of our props are special reproductions of 18th century items.

It is important to help preserve the American Village by not chewing gum, smoking, or bringing food or drinks into the buildings and place all trash in appropriate receptacles.

Video or audio taping of the program is not permitted. Still photographs may be taken at any time. Please be courteous to other guests by turning off all cell phones. Electronic devices (radios, iPods, Blackberries, etc.) are not allowed.

August Office Hours/Enrollment/ Co-op Signups

AUGUST 7.

9-12: Office hours

12-2pm: Co-op enrollment for returning members

(students who were enrolled in co-op 2016-17 school year)

If you do not enroll during this time frame, you will enroll during open house and are not guaranteed a spot in classes.

AUGUST 14

Office hours by appointment only. Contact us to set up an appointment if you need to speak to us in person.

AUGUST 21

Office hours by appointment only. Contact us to set up an appointment if you need to speak to us in person.

AUGUST 28

Office hours by appointment only. Contact us to set up an appointment if you need to speak to us in person.

1-4 pm: Co-op open house

Co-op enrollment for all new families. If you have never enrolled with NHCH coop classes, you will enroll during our open house. Classes will be filled on a first come basis. Once classes are filled, we will begin a wait list

Co-op Enrollments and Updates!

Happy summer everyone! The website has been updated! 
Co-op Information, Enrollment process, progress report requirements, handbook, and a few other minor updates. These are all good changes! Be sure to look over all of them!


Coop Enrollment Dates!

Co-Op Class Enrollment Appointments

If you are a returning member or teacher, you will enroll on August 7.

There will be a mandatory teacher meeting on August 7 at 10 am. Your co-op enrollment will follow.

Returning member enrollment will be from 12- 2 on August 7.

If you miss your appointment time, you will need to enroll during open house along with the new members, which means you may not have a space in co-op.

If you have never enrolled with NHCH coop classes, you will enroll on August 28 during our open house. Classes will be filled on a first come basis. Once classes are filled, we will begin a wait list. Open house will be on Monday August 28 from 1-4pm.  

Payment for co-op classes is due at enrollment.

Summer!

Hello all! It's the end of May, the end of school (for most anyways) and time to get ready for next year!

Progress reports can be sent to newhopechristianhomeschool@gmail.com or mailed to PO Box 482 Haleyville 35565. WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY REQUESTS TO VERIFY WE RECEIVED THEM! There are too many of you. Keep a copy for yourself and we will contact you if we need anything.

We are busy busy busy this time of year. We are working on getting things ready for next year, making changes (all good ones) and updating all the information.

If you need something over the summer, we do NOT have set office hours. Do NOT stop by expecting us to be there! We have kids and want some summer fun too! Remember, we don't get paid for this job!

The best way to contact us is by phone or email. If you call, and no one answers, please leave a message or you will not get called back! We will not return calls or emails outside the hours of 9-5 M-F or on holidays.

Field Trip Deadline and Announcements

Hello all. The deadline for the Golden Flake trip is approaching this week! We still have spots left, so if you want a spot, please contact me today!

If you "signed up" by fb you are not "signed up". If you have not signed up and paid, you are not included in this trip.I really hate this policy, but the number of no shows has forced this.

If you have questions, want more info, need to mail a check, or make any other arrangements please contact me asap.

Field Trips

Mar 23- Visit from James Spann

Mar 29- Golden Flake, Vulcan, Flight Museum

DEADLINE FOR GOLDEN FLAKE IS THIS WEEK!!! 

See calendar for details or FB EVENT HERE.

If you need to sign up, please add your name to the list and pay any associated fees. If you need arrangements or have missed a deadline, please see Jennilee Miller

4H

4H is today!

Shooting Sports Day is Mar 25 at 8am. Archery, Shotgun, Air Rifle/ BB. 

SHOOTING SPORTS DAY FLYER HERE.

All details will be given out in 4H

Pinewood Derby will be April 24. Scale will be available for you to weigh your car as you work. Example are on the table for inspiration.

Art fair is NEXT WEEK!. On Mar 20. Please sign up so that we can make sure we have enough judges. ART FAIR INFO HERE.

Coop parents. It’s time to start planning for next year! If you have a class you would like to teach, please take a class form and return it by March 20. We will announce the procedures for sign up later in the spring.

New poll available on facebook to vote for your favorite end of year trip.

Spring break is in 2 weeks! That means no coop and no office hours. So no coop on Mar 27.

There are only 4 regular coop classes left. Mar 20, Apr  3, 10, 17. April 24 is Field Day.

New Hope Straight Shooters 4H Shooting Day

7.20 Weekly Announcements

Announcements Feb 20, 2017

Please note: Class times are as follows

1^st hour- 9:30-10:25

Break- 10:25-10:35

2^nd Hour- 10:35-11:30

3^rd Hour- 11:35-12:30

All students are to remain in class until classes are over. If you finish your lesson early, you must keep your students in class. It causes disruption among all classes if you let your class out. Snack time will take place at 10:25. They will eat in their 2^nd hour classes in the 10 minute break time before 2^nd hour begins.

Field Trips

Feb 27- Prek Library

Mar 6- Prek Bank

Mar 10- Tannehill.

If you need to sign up, please add your name to the list and pay any associated fees. If you need arrangements or have missed a deadline, please see Jennilee Miller

4H

Next 4h Meeting is March 13- Birdhouses, Quilting

Archery Feb 24 at 4pm

Shotgun/ Air Rifle Mar 4 at 9-12 pm

All details were given out in 4H

Pinewood Derby will be April 24. TODAY is the deadline to order kits. Full instructions and details on building the cars will be handed out with the kits.

Art fair will be Mar 20. Full details and sign up are available.

Coop parents. It’s time to start planning for next year! If you have a class you would like to teach, please take a class form and return it by March 20. We will announce the procedures for sign up later in the spring.

Weekly Annoucements

Field Trips for the next 4 weeks

Feb 27- Prek Library

Mar 6- Prek Bank

Mar 10- Tannehill

If you need to sign up, please follow our field trip sign up procedures. 

Please see field trip posts or the calendar for details and other field trips.

4H

4H meeting this week- Lego/ Chef

Archery Feb 24 at 4pm

Shotgun/ Air Rifle Mar 4 at 9-12 pm

Horse Club Feb 18

All details will be given out in 4H

Next months competitions are extreme bird houses and quilting. 

Pinewood Derby will be April 24. Deadline to order kit is NEXT WEEK Feb 20. Full instructions and details on building the cars will be handed out with the kits.

Art fair will be Mar 20. Full details and sign up are available here: ART FAIR RULES

Coop parents. It’s time to start planning for next year! If you have a class you would like to teach, please take a class form and return it by March 20. We will announce the procedures for sign up later in the spring. 

Science Fair!

It's time for our science fair again!

Monday February 6

Like other years, this will be a poster contest. You may use a poster or a trifold display. You only need to bring the poster and not the experiment. Complete rules and details can be found in the packet available here:

Science Fair 2017

Co-op classes will proceed as scheduled.

Updated Field Trip List

These trips are open to all homeschoolers however you MUST follow our field trip policies and sign up.

Sign Up Information:
www.newhopechristianhomeschool.com/fieldtrips
You must email with the ages of children and number of adults to newhopechristianhomeschool@gmail.com and send payment via paypal or mail. Please feel free to contact us with questions.


Space and Rocket Center- Friday February 3
Deadline January 16

Visit the Library- Monday February 27
Deadline February 20

Tannehill Iron Works- Friday March 10
Deadline January 30

Golden Flake, Vulcan, Flight Museum- Wednesday March 29
Deadline March 15

Early Works- Wednesday April 19
Deadline April 1

Hiking Trip- Indian Tomb Hollow- Wednesday April 26
Deadline April 24

Cullman- Monday May 15
Deadline May 10

Field Trip details and information is below. 

US Space and Rocket Center
Friday February 3 at 9:00 am.
$11 per person
Deadline to sign up AND pay is January 16, 2017

Schedule for the day:
8:45- Meet at Main Entrance of USSRC at the Davidson Center (behind the giant rockets)
9:00- Enter the museum as a group
12:00- Lunch
Field Trip officially ends at lunch. You will have time to explore on your own after lunch.

Meet and Check in:
We will meet at 8:45. You MUST check in with Jennilee Miller. If you are late checking in or check in at admissions you will pay full price ($25). If you find you have extra adults coming, please notify me as soon as possible so we can add them to the list to get the discounted price.

Lunch Information:
We will have 30-45 minutes for lunch. You will need to pack a lunch or order from the Mars Grill. If you bring something from another restuarant, it will need to be in an unmarked bag. (no logos, etc). NO PEANUTS OR NUTS.

We will tour all exhibits. There will also be hands on activities available through out the museum.

This trip is part of our community helpers series. While all ages are welcome to attend it is geared to Prek-2nd grade. 


Haleyville Public Library
Monday February 27
1:30-2:30 pm

We will meet beside the library at 1:15 and enter as a group.

We will visit the library and learn how to take care of the books. They will talk to us about getting a library card (must be 5 years old) and how to find a book we are looking for. 

If your child wishes to get a library card, you will need to be a resident of Haleyville and need to have proof of address (a bill or even junk mail with your name and address is usually sufficient.) If you are not a resident of Haleyville, but Haleyville is the closest library to you, you may qualify as well. The librarian will have more information on that. 
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Tannehill Iron Works
Friday March 10, 2017
$6 per person
Deadline to sign up and pay is January 31! We must prepay for this event! Do not be late signing up.

Schedule for the day:
9-1:30: Civil War Living History Days!
1:30-4:30: Homeschool program
*schedule will be updated after the first of the year

Students will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of infantry, cavalry, and artillery! They will also have the opportunity to participate in drill activities and learn about Civil War soldiers’ flags and uniforms, what soldiers carried in the field, and how they ate.

We will also attend the homeschool program scheduled for 1:30 that day.



Vulcan Park, Golden Flake, Southern Museum of FlightWednesday March 29 at 9:00 am.
$12 per sudent over age 3.
$6 for the first adult, $11 for each additional adult
This includes the full day events.
Deadline to sign up AND pay is Mar 15, 2017
Limited to the first 50 people to sign up and pay.
(Any parents with participants under age 5 will be able to swap out tours at Golden Flake. Children under 5 aren't allowed, but they can stay at the park with another family while you and others attend the tour.)

Schedule for the day:
8:45- Meet at Vulcan Park Museum
9:00- Tour Vulcan Park and Museum
10:30- Drive to Golden Flake
11:00- First group tour Golden Flake/ other group has lunch at park
12:30- Second group tour/ other group lunch
1:30- Drive over to Flight Museum
2:00- Southern Museum of Flight and hands on activity
3:30- Field trip officially ends

Be prepared!
This is a full day event. There will be lots of fun hands on activities, but there's also a good bit of walking. Wear comfy shoes and comfy clothes! Tennis shoes (closed toe and closed heel shoes) REQUIRED! NO EXCEPTIONS. Please see full Golden Flake rules below.

Directions and Parking:
Vulcan: You can get directions by clicking on the location link here in the event or http://visitvulcan.com/visit/directions/

Golden Flake:
https://www.google.com/maps?ll=33.501635%2C-86.824125&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=744133834377011981

Flight Museum:


Meet and Check in:
We will meet at 8:45. You MUST check in with Jennilee Miller. If you are late checking in or check in at admissions you will pay full price.

Lunch Information:
We will have 1 hour for lunch. You will have lunch while the other group is on tour. The park is about 1 block away with picnic tables.

Golden Flake Tour Rules
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND OUR MANUFACTURING INTEGRITY, THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED:

Welcome to Golden Flake. To help guarantee that we maintain the integrity of our products and to comply with Federal and the State of Alabama laws and regulations, we require that you read and agree to follow the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) listed below while you are in our plant:
1. Watches and all jewelry shall be removed (Plain wedding bands and medic alert items are exempt).

2. Closed toed and closed heel shoes must be worn. Tennis shoes are preferred. Absolutely no beach shoes, sandals, flip flops, or minimalist shoes.

3. Hairnets and beard nets shall be properly worn at all times. We will provide you with these nets. Hats are not permitted.

4. All tour participants must be 5 years of age or older. No cameras or video recorders (including phones) of any kind are allowed in the manufacturing areas.

5. Gum, candy, external food and drink are not allowed.

6. Tobacco use, in any form, is not allowed in the production facility. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas.

7. Personal belongings, such as backpacks, purses and briefcases, are not allowed on the tour. Please secure these items in your vehicle.

8. Firearms or other weapons are not allowed.

9. Illegal drugs or substances are not allowed in or around our facilities.

10. Alcohol consumption is not allowed in or around our facilities.

11. Manufacturing areas can be hazardous. Please be aware of slippery floors and vehicle traffic. Avoid chemical storage areas and remain with a Golden Flake employee throughout your entire visit.

12. School Field Trip reservations will open on September 1 of each year. Please call early in the school year as our tour is very popular and fills quickly.

13. Our tour is wheelchair accessible.

14. Notice: Allergens are present! While we sell and distribute packaged peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds and other nut items, No nut items are processed here. However we have seasonings in the manufacturing process that include, but not limited to, milk, soy, and wheat are present in this facility. Those individuals that have allergic reactions to these items may want to consider just viewing our introductory video that shows the production process prior to the tour. These individuals must have their own supervision while others are on the tour.



Early Works Museums-- All 3!
Wednesday April 19 at 9:00 am.
$12 per person

Schedule for the day:
8:45- Meet at Constitution Village
9:00- Becoming Alabama at Constitution Village
11:00- Lunch at Children's Museum
11:30- Amazing Americans at Early Works Children's Museum
12:30- Drive over to Depot Museum
1:00- Civil War Encampment at Depot Museum
3:00- Field trip officially ends

Be prepared!
This is a full day event. There will be lots of fun hands on activities, but there's also a good bit of walking. Wear comfy shoes and comfy clothes! 

Directions and Parking:
Parking is in the parking garage. It is metered parking. Bring change. We will be here for 3.5 -4 hours. You can get directions by clicking on the location link here in the event or http://www.earlyworks.com/visitor-information/

Meet and Check in:
We will meet at 8:45. You MUST check in with Jennilee Miller. If you are late checking in or check in at admissions you will pay full price ($25). If you find you have extra adults coming, please notify me as soon as possible so we can add them to the list to get the discounted price.

Lunch Information:
We will have 30 minutes for lunch. You will not have time to go get lunch. There are no food places nearby. You will need to pack a lunch or pick up something before arriving.

Programs:
Constitution Village: Becoming Alabama
The Debate for our State 
In the summer of 1819 forty-four delegates gathered here to form the 22nd state admitted to the Union - ALABAMA! Join us at the Alabama Constitution Village for this unique, guided tour which allows your students to follow in the footsteps of the delegates, engage in the processes of constitutional debate, witness the formation of a state and explore Alabama's rich history. As they travel through the Village, students are encouraged to participate in our dramatic presentations, assist John Boardman as he prints the weekly edition of the newspaper on a 19th century printing press, add their initials to a proclamation document with a quill pen and check the “general delivery” box to see if they have mail in the Post Office. While in the Constitution Hall students may be able to convince the “serving girl” to tell them a little gossip about the delegates she overheard while performing her duties. They will encounter historic interpreter Mrs. Leroy Pope and be taught proper 19th-century etiquette. The birth of the state of Alabama moves out of history books and comes alive in this exciting, powerful program! Program length: approximately 2 hours. 

Early Works Children Museum: Amazing Americans
Join us on this fun, educational guided tour of U.S. history! Through the many stations of this program your students will learn to read braille at our Helen Keller exhibit, dress up as presidents and explore the keelboat. Find out which president was a big game hunter, and which one got stuck in the bathtub by exploring the Hall of Presidents! Quiz games about our Amazing Americans mural will engage students to learn about famous Americans such as Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. Best of all, throughout your trip your students can visit with historical interpreters. 

Train Depot: Civil War Kids Encampment 
Travel back in time to the 1860's and experience life as a Civil War soldier. Join us at the Historic Huntsville Depot for one of the most incredible hands-on programs offered on the Civil War. Students are engaged in marching drills, battlefield surgery techniques, haversack inspections, war map reading and camp style cooking. Costumed interpreters will be on hand to share their knowledge of the Civil War as you and your students move between each learning station. The 2 hour program is completely hands-on and has been designed to immerse your students in the experience of life as a soldier.


Indian Tomb Hollow 
(On the Moulton Side of the Bankhead Forest)
Wednesday April 26 9am
In case of rain, April 28

PLEASE READ THROUGH EVERYTHING! 

We are taking our annual spring hike! 

For this trip we will meet up at the Warrior Mountains Trading Company at 11312 AL Hwy. 33, Moulton, AL and then travel to our destination as this one is more difficult to find.

We will meet at 9am. We will depart to drive to our location at 9:15. Do NOT be late as we will depart without you. 

In case of rain on April 26, the trip will move to April 28 with all other information the same.

This is a hiking trip, not a walk through the park. While most trails are easy to follow you will need good walking shoes. Dress in layers. Once we are down in the woods, it can feel much cooler. It will probably be wet. There will be streams to cross and if its been raining, it can be muddy. If you have "puddle jumpers" you will need to bring extra clothes.

EACH PERSON will need to have a backpack with water and snacks. We will be eating on the trail, so make sure you pack your lunch. 

This trip will be approximately 4 miles round trip. Most of the trail is relatively flat.

Be prepared for creek crossings and getting feet in water.  Make sure footwear is suitable for wet conditions. Rubber boots are NOT recommended; wool socks are. A portion of this hike is off trail and fairly rugged and steep.

Be prepared for wet, slippery terrain and rocks, some steep climbing.  Wear sturdy footwear with good traction.  Long pants are recommended.  


So, why is it called Indian Tomb Hollow?  From what I understand, this area was the site of several significant Indian battles and there are numerous areas sacred within this small valley.  During one battle, so many Indians were killed on both sides that the bodies were thrown into some sinks located nearby – so the name Indian Tomb Hollow was given.  This area was also owned and farmed by the Gillespie family – some of which inter-married with the Native Americans from my understanding.  The Gillespie homestead was located atop High House Hill.



Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman County Museum, Clarkson Covered Bridge, Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
Monday May 15 at 9:00 am.
$11 per student over age 5- high school
$12 per student high school
$13 per adultDeadline to sign up AND pay is May 10, 2017

Schedule for the day:
8:45- Meet at Ave Maria Grotto
9:00- Tour Ave Maria Grotto
10:00- Cullman County Museum
11:30- Drive to Clarkson Covered Bridge
Lunch at Clarkson Covered bridge.
1:00- Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
2:00- Field trip officially ends

Be prepared!
This is a full day event. There will be lots of fun hands on activities, but there's also a good bit of walking. Wear comfy shoes and comfy clothes!

Directions and Parking:
Ave Maria Grotto
You can get directions by clicking on the location link here in the event orhttp://www.avemariagrotto.com/content/directions
Cullman Cunty Museum
http://cullmancountymuseum.com/?page_id=18
Clarkson Covered Bridge http://www.cullmancountyparks.com/clarkson.html
Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
https://www.google.com/maps?daddr=516+Co.+Rd.+1127%2CVinemont%2C+AL+35179&z=15


Meet and Check in:
We will meet at 8:45. You MUST check in with Jennilee Miller. If you are late checking in or check in at admissions you will pay full price.

Lunch Information:
We will be eating lunch at the covered bridge. Pick up something in Cullman or pack a lunch.

Programs:

Welcome to the Grotto
Known throughout the world as "Jerusalem in Miniature," is a beautifully landscaped, four-acre park designed to provide a natural setting for the 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world. The masterpieces of stone and concrete are the lifetime work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard Abbey. Begun as a hobby, with various materials he could find, and infinite patience and a remarkable sense of symmetry and proportion, Brother Joseph re-created some of the greatest edifices of all time.

Cullman County Museum
Did you know that parts of Cullman county were once in Winston County? Learn about the history of the area inlcuding civil war battles and how Winston/Cullman County fought to stay in the union. http://cullmancountymuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Cullman-Museum-Brochure.pdf

Clarkson Covered Bridge
One of Cullman's most well known attractions and historically rich sites, Clarkson Covered Bridge, originally built in 1904, and was once used regularly by farmers and travelers to cross Crooked Creek, the weatherworn bridge is now closed to traffic, the centerpiece of a park built in period fashion to showcase the bridge and its historical significance. The bridge was torn in two, in 1921 by a huge storm. One piece was left intact, the other swept down stream and soon salvaged. One year later, the project to repair the bridge with the salvaged material was completed.
Grist Mill at Clarkson Covered Bridge
On June 25, 1974, Clarkson Covered Bridge was named to the National Register of Historic Places. Shortly thereafter, in 1975, the Cullman County Commission restored the site with the help of concerned citizens as part of the American Bicentennial Project, embellishing the grounds with hiking trails, a picnic area, and two period structures built to accent the historical nature of the bridge: a Dogtrot log cabin and a working grist mill.

Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
The Crooked Creek Civil War museum is home to a host of Civil War memorabilia. Located on a battle site from the war, the area's rich history and heritage has afforded it an abundance of character. With over 40 acres of land with historical significance, a museum of rare collectibles where you can actually handle the artifacts, and a quaint bed & breakfast on the property, this attraction will ensure that you receive a remarkable history lesson coupled with fun.

Field Trips

These trips are open to all homeschoolers however you MUST follow our field trip policies and sign up.

Sign Up Information:
www.newhopechristianhomeschool.com/fieldtrips
You must email with the ages of children and number of adults to newhopechristianhomeschool@gmail.com and send payment via paypal or mail. Please feel free to contact us with questions.


Space and Rocket Center- Friday February 3
Deadline January 16

Tannehill Iron Works- Friday March 10
Deadline January 30

Golden Flake, Vulcan, Flight Museum- Wednesday March 29
Deadline March 15

Early Works- Wednesday April 19
Deadline April 1

Cullman- Monday May 22
Deadline May 10

Field Trip details and information is below. 

US Space and Rocket Center
Friday February 3 at 9:00 am.
$11 per person
Deadline to sign up AND pay is January 16, 2017

Schedule for the day:
8:45- Meet at Main Entrance of USSRC at the Davidson Center (behind the giant rockets)
9:00- Enter the museum as a group
12:00- Lunch
Field Trip officially ends at lunch. You will have time to explore on your own after lunch.

Meet and Check in:
We will meet at 8:45. You MUST check in with Jennilee Miller. If you are late checking in or check in at admissions you will pay full price ($25). If you find you have extra adults coming, please notify me as soon as possible so we can add them to the list to get the discounted price.

Lunch Information:
We will have 30-45 minutes for lunch. You will need to pack a lunch or order from the Mars Grill. If you bring something from another restuarant, it will need to be in an unmarked bag. (no logos, etc). NO PEANUTS OR NUTS.

We will tour all exhibits. There will also be hands on activities available through out the museum.


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Tannehill Iron WorksFriday March 10, 2017
$6 per person
Deadline to sign up and pay is January 31! We must prepay for this event! Do not be late signing up.

Schedule for the day:
9-1:30: Civil War Living History Days!
1:30-4:30: Homeschool program
*schedule will be updated after the first of the year

Students will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of infantry, cavalry, and artillery! They will also have the opportunity to participate in drill activities and learn about Civil War soldiers’ flags and uniforms, what soldiers carried in the field, and how they ate.

We will also attend the homeschool program scheduled for 1:30 that day.



Vulcan Park, Golden Flake, Southern Museum of FlightWednesday March 29 at 9:00 am.
$12 per sudent over age 3.
$6 for the first adult, $11 for each additional adult
This includes the full day events.
Deadline to sign up AND pay is Mar 15, 2017
Limited to the first 50 people to sign up and pay.
(Any parents with participants under age 5 will be able to swap out tours at Golden Flake. Children under 5 aren't allowed, but they can stay at the park with another family while you and others attend the tour.)

Schedule for the day:
8:45- Meet at Vulcan Park Museum
9:00- Tour Vulcan Park and Museum
10:30- Drive to Golden Flake
11:00- First group tour Golden Flake/ other group has lunch at park
12:30- Second group tour/ other group lunch
1:30- Drive over to Flight Museum
2:00- Southern Museum of Flight and hands on activity
3:30- Field trip officially ends

Be prepared!
This is a full day event. There will be lots of fun hands on activities, but there's also a good bit of walking. Wear comfy shoes and comfy clothes! Tennis shoes (closed toe and closed heel shoes) REQUIRED! NO EXCEPTIONS. Please see full Golden Flake rules below.

Directions and Parking:
Vulcan: You can get directions by clicking on the location link here in the event or http://visitvulcan.com/visit/directions/

Golden Flake:
https://www.google.com/maps?ll=33.501635%2C-86.824125&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=744133834377011981

Flight Museum:


Meet and Check in:
We will meet at 8:45. You MUST check in with Jennilee Miller. If you are late checking in or check in at admissions you will pay full price.

Lunch Information:
We will have 1 hour for lunch. You will have lunch while the other group is on tour. The park is about 1 block away with picnic tables.

Golden Flake Tour Rules
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND OUR MANUFACTURING INTEGRITY, THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED:

Welcome to Golden Flake. To help guarantee that we maintain the integrity of our products and to comply with Federal and the State of Alabama laws and regulations, we require that you read and agree to follow the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) listed below while you are in our plant:
1. Watches and all jewelry shall be removed (Plain wedding bands and medic alert items are exempt).

2. Closed toed and closed heel shoes must be worn. Tennis shoes are preferred. Absolutely no beach shoes, sandals, flip flops, or minimalist shoes.

3. Hairnets and beard nets shall be properly worn at all times. We will provide you with these nets. Hats are not permitted.

4. All tour participants must be 5 years of age or older. No cameras or video recorders (including phones) of any kind are allowed in the manufacturing areas.

5. Gum, candy, external food and drink are not allowed.

6. Tobacco use, in any form, is not allowed in the production facility. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas.

7. Personal belongings, such as backpacks, purses and briefcases, are not allowed on the tour. Please secure these items in your vehicle.

8. Firearms or other weapons are not allowed.

9. Illegal drugs or substances are not allowed in or around our facilities.

10. Alcohol consumption is not allowed in or around our facilities.

11. Manufacturing areas can be hazardous. Please be aware of slippery floors and vehicle traffic. Avoid chemical storage areas and remain with a Golden Flake employee throughout your entire visit.

12. School Field Trip reservations will open on September 1 of each year. Please call early in the school year as our tour is very popular and fills quickly.

13. Our tour is wheelchair accessible.

14. Notice: Allergens are present! While we sell and distribute packaged peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds and other nut items, No nut items are processed here. However we have seasonings in the manufacturing process that include, but not limited to, milk, soy, and wheat are present in this facility. Those individuals that have allergic reactions to these items may want to consider just viewing our introductory video that shows the production process prior to the tour. These individuals must have their own supervision while others are on the tour.



Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman County Museum, Clarkson Covered Bridge, Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
Monday May 22 at 9:00 am.
$11 per student over age 5- high school
$12 per student high school
$13 per adultDeadline to sign up AND pay is May 10, 2017

Schedule for the day:
8:45- Meet at Ave Maria Grotto
9:00- Tour Ave Maria Grotto
10:00- Cullman County Museum
11:30- Drive to Clarkson Covered Bridge
Lunch at Clarkson Covered bridge.
1:00- Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
2:00- Field trip officially ends

Be prepared!
This is a full day event. There will be lots of fun hands on activities, but there's also a good bit of walking. Wear comfy shoes and comfy clothes!

Directions and Parking:
Ave Maria Grotto
You can get directions by clicking on the location link here in the event orhttp://www.avemariagrotto.com/content/directions
Cullman Cunty Museum
http://cullmancountymuseum.com/?page_id=18
Clarkson Covered Bridge http://www.cullmancountyparks.com/clarkson.html
Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
https://www.google.com/maps?daddr=516+Co.+Rd.+1127%2CVinemont%2C+AL+35179&z=15


Meet and Check in:
We will meet at 8:45. You MUST check in with Jennilee Miller. If you are late checking in or check in at admissions you will pay full price.

Lunch Information:
We will be eating lunch at the covered bridge. Pick up something in Cullman or pack a lunch.

Programs:

Welcome to the Grotto
Known throughout the world as "Jerusalem in Miniature," is a beautifully landscaped, four-acre park designed to provide a natural setting for the 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world. The masterpieces of stone and concrete are the lifetime work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard Abbey. Begun as a hobby, with various materials he could find, and infinite patience and a remarkable sense of symmetry and proportion, Brother Joseph re-created some of the greatest edifices of all time.

Cullman County Museum
Did you know that parts of Cullman county were once in Winston County? Learn about the history of the area inlcuding civil war battles and how Winston/Cullman County fought to stay in the union. http://cullmancountymuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Cullman-Museum-Brochure.pdf

Clarkson Covered Bridge
One of Cullman's most well known attractions and historically rich sites, Clarkson Covered Bridge, originally built in 1904, and was once used regularly by farmers and travelers to cross Crooked Creek, the weatherworn bridge is now closed to traffic, the centerpiece of a park built in period fashion to showcase the bridge and its historical significance. The bridge was torn in two, in 1921 by a huge storm. One piece was left intact, the other swept down stream and soon salvaged. One year later, the project to repair the bridge with the salvaged material was completed.
Grist Mill at Clarkson Covered Bridge
On June 25, 1974, Clarkson Covered Bridge was named to the National Register of Historic Places. Shortly thereafter, in 1975, the Cullman County Commission restored the site with the help of concerned citizens as part of the American Bicentennial Project, embellishing the grounds with hiking trails, a picnic area, and two period structures built to accent the historical nature of the bridge: a Dogtrot log cabin and a working grist mill.

Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
The Crooked Creek Civil War museum is home to a host of Civil War memorabilia. Located on a battle site from the war, the area's rich history and heritage has afforded it an abundance of character. With over 40 acres of land with historical significance, a museum of rare collectibles where you can actually handle the artifacts, and a quaint bed & breakfast on the property, this attraction will ensure that you receive a remarkable history lesson coupled with fun.