The Virginia Living Museum is offering a safe learning space in a small group setting for grades K-5 in week long learning pods from September 21 through November 20, 2020. Weeks will alternate between NNPS/YCSD and HCS/WJCC to accommodate virtual meet up days. Learners should arrive with the following supplies for the week which includes a fullyContinue Reading
Homeschool Programs 2020 at Virginia Living Museum
Homeschool Programming for Fall 2020 The Virginia Living Museum offers homeschool programs for all ages (Pre-K through 12) with monthly 45 minute programs. Programs run from 10am-10:45am. This year each program will be limited to eight family groups so everyone attending must register at once. All programs are taught by the museum’s professional educators and include aContinue Reading
Virginia Living Museum Online Educational Resource for Pre-K to 5th Grade
VLM Educational Resource Page Virginia Living Museum has a free Educational Resource Page for Pre-Kindergartens to 5th Graders to help extend learning at home. You will find activities, experiments, animal videos, and much more! Click HERE to go to VLM Educational Resources page
Amazing upcoming events at the Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Events: Nation Builders & Trades at 5 Get ready for some amazing programming back at the Hennage Auditorium. All programs are part of your daily ticket, Good Neighbors Pass or Annual Membership. The Hennage Auditorium located inside the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, this auditorium providesContinue Reading
The 2020-2021 School Year’s Most Important Lesson
The 2020-2021 School Year’s Most Important Lesson Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services Many of us are approaching this school year with a sinking feeling in the pit of our stomachs and a long list of questions. What are the kids going to learn in this new virtual learning environment? How willContinue Reading
Family Academy: Tools for Success in the Digital Classroom
Tools for Success in the Digital Classroom Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 6-7pm Middle and High school students will use Canvas, StudentVUE, Office365, and other learning platforms this school year. Join us to learn tips and tricks to help support your child’s remote learning experience and get answers to frequently asked questions. Register, visit wjccschools.org/parentacademyContinue Reading
Girl Scouts Love Virginia State Parks – Self Guided Patch Program Sept 11 – 13
Girl Scouts Love State Parks This weekend Girls Scouts can earn a patch on self guided tour or earn a patch by participating in any ranger led or volunteer program offeredduring the GS Love State Parks weekend. Here is more info on the program Here is the link to the downloadable self guided tour forContinue Reading
One Day Visit to Colonial Williamsburg – Hour by Hour Guide for Families
A Day in Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg released an hour by hour guide for July and August. Now you don’t have to waste time figuring out what to do. With so much stress this summer take one thing off your plate. Follow their guide or mix it up and create your own timeline. You mayContinue Reading
OC Academy K-9th Grade Tutoring Program Now Registering – One Child Center for Autism
One Child Center for Autism is offering a tutoring program for children with developmental differences and their siblings to help them accomplish their school assignments and learn the school curriculum this fall. The OC Academy is for kids in grades Kindergarten through 9th Grade. Sessions will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Tuesday andContinue Reading
Learn about Canvas the platform students will use this fall – Register Now
Parent Academy Webinar for Canvas Register today to attend the very first Parent Academy Webinar on August 26 at 6PM. Tour Canvas and ask questions about the learning platform middle and high school students will use this fall. Register Here If you are unable to attend the online meeting, the event is being recorded andContinue Reading
Who is my child’s teacher? Virtual Open Houses WJCC Schools
Elementary school class assignments for the school year will be finalized and mailed to homes on August 27; middle and high school schedules will be posted in StudentVUE. Schools are planning virtual Open House events so that students and parents can hear from the principal and meet teachers. Schools will communicate specifics directly with familiesContinue Reading
York River State Park upcoming events for September & October 2020
The park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park visitor center, office, and gift shop are open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. All trails are open; please maintain social distance on the trails. What’s in the Water – September 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Have you ever wonderedContinue Reading
A Parent’s Guide to Weekly Themed Visits to Colonial Williamsburg
A Parent’s Guide to Weekly Themed Visits to Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg has put together an awesome 8 week visitation program. They have done all the hard work for us parents – we just have to choose which theme we want to do this week! The folks at Colonial Williamsburg have put together online contentContinue Reading
Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will offer special admission September 5th-20th during “Homeschool Program Days,”
Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will offer special admission September 5-20, 2020 during “Homeschool Program Days,” Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will offer special admission September 5-20 during “Homeschool Program Days,” an annual opportunity for homeschooling families to explore 17th- and 18th-century Virginia history with a blendContinue Reading
Jamestown 4-H Offering Full Day Camp for Fall
Jamestown 4-H Educational Center Fall 2020 Jamestown 4-H is offering a full day of day camp for children ages 6-12. During this challenging time, the maximum number of kids is 60/week. Teaching spaces will be outdoors with the exception of virtual learning times which require internet access. Ages: 6-12 Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm Highlights: ChildrenContinue Reading
WISC Kids Club Preschool – Fall 2020-21 Registration
WISC Kids Club Preschool WISC Kids Club Preschool – Fall 2020-2021 Registration Located at the back of the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex, the Kids Club Preschool facility opened its doors to students in February, 2006. Students have the opportunity to learn in a fully equipped, safe, and fun environment. The school has developed into aContinue Reading
The Learning at Home Summit with WJCC and WRL August 24, 2020
Williamsburg Regional Library to Host Learning at Home Summit to Address K-12 Virtual Learning Needs The upcoming school year is going to look significantly different for many local families, and Williamsburg Regional Library is preparing to support that transition with a Learning at Home Summit that will address some of the challenges and opportunities that virtualContinue Reading
List of Homeschooling Blogs to Check Out
Homeschool Blogs: Most of us are scrambling to make sure our kids are prepared for a new style of learning this year. Fortunately, there are a ton of homeschool bloggers overflowing with information. We have compiled a list of homeschool blogs with an abundance of information, lessons, and activities that are all laid out forContinue Reading
