Field Trip to Joslyn Art Museum

MLC is heading out for a guided tour of the museum on November 15th. 

This term, some of our older students are studying famous painters.  We thought it would be nice to incorporate a field trip to the Joslyn Art Museum to coincide with their studies.

However, we are not limiting this experience to the older students.  This trip is open to students of ALL ages.  There will be fun for everyone!

Here is some information about the trip, followed by an RSVP form:

• We will be divided into two docent-led groups. Parents should accompany their children on the tour as chaperones.
• We are welcome to bring sack lunches to eat at the museum, and are free to continue viewing the museum's collections after the tour ends. 
• Please let us know (below) if you plan to bring your lunch, as the staff needs a headcount to plan for us.
• Tour will last from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. 
•  Their tour schedule is very busy - if we are late, they will cut our tour short or cancel it altogether, so PLEASE BE PROMPT.

FIELD TRIP:	Joslyn Art Museum - Docents will lead us on a guided tour through 'The Highlights of the Permanent Collection.' Come and experience some of the amazing artwork in the Joslyn Art Museum's world-class collection. Tour is appropriate for students K-12.
DATE:	11/15/2013
MEETING TIME:	10:45
ADDRESS:	Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68102-1292 (402) 342-3300
MEETING PLACE:	Atrium Entrance, Admissions Desk
COORDINATOR:	Leah Shannon
PHONE:	402-981-0724
RAIN OUT DATE:	None
ADMISSION:	No, they offer free admission for all ages.
PAYMENT DUE:	None
SUBMIT PAYMENT TO:	N/A
HOW TO RSVP:	Use the online RSVP form on our NEWS page for this event.
CANCELLATIONS:	Email coordinator at leah.shannon@gmail.com prior to day of event; text coordinator 402-981-0724 day of event
RSVP DEADLINE:	Friday, November 8, 2013

Halloween Bowling Party OCT 29!!

Calling all pumpkin heads....

We are having an MLC Halloween Bowling Party at Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs!
Children are free to come dressed in their costumes, but it isn't necessary to attend.  All ages are welcome!!

Thunderbowl stated they have a mom-approved list of halloween and pop music they will play for us during this event.

I know this is short notice, but they would like a head count by Monday morning.  RSVP below!

FIELD TRIP:	Halloween Bowling Party at Thunderbowl
DATE:	10/29/2013
MEETING TIME:	11 am
ADDRESS:	1900 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs, IA
MEETING PLACE:	Inside the doors
COORDINATOR:	Lisa Orsi
PHONE:	4029816907
RAIN OUT DATE:	None
ADMISSION:	$2/game and $2/shoe rental
PAYMENT DUE:	day of field trip
SUBMIT PAYMENT TO:	Thunderbowl Directly
HOW TO RSVP:	Use the online RSVP form on our NEWS page for this event.
CANCELLATIONS:	Prior to the day of the field trip, send an email to MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com to notify us of the cancellation. On the day of the field trip, please call or text Lisa Orsi if you can’t make it.
RSVP DEADLINE:	10/27/2013

Term 2 Begins with a Swap Shop

Hello Mindful Members,

Just a reminder, this Friday marks the beginning of Term 2. Some age groups will have a new line up of classes and classrooms.

 (Nursery and Pre-K-1st will remain in the same locations.) 

 Please advise your children that they may not be heading to the same classrooms.  We do not take attendance, so please remind your children of what class title they are should be listening for at the time of dismissal.

For a listing of what is being offered, CLICK HERE.


GATHER YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS!!

We are also holding our monthly MLC Members Only Swap Shop this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th.

The last swap shop was a huge success!  Many thanks to all those who stayed behind to help clean up and offer to take items for donation.

Depending on how many items are brought to the Swap Shop, we may ask members to take their own items back OR ask that more members help to remove items for donation to area shelters or thrift stores.  We hope you find the Swap Shop to be a blessing to your families!

Note to New Members: Swap Shop is simply a FREE monthly garage sale going on during co-op.  You do NOT have to bring items to take items.  Bring when you can, take what you can use.  At the end of the day, we box everything up for donation.  You might want to bring a box, laundry basket, tote bag or something to shop! Enjoy!

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com

See you this Friday!

Mindful Mom's Night Out - Oct. 14th

Mindful Mom Members will be gathering at "O" DINING & LOUNGE, 1015 FARNAM STREET OMAHA, NE 68102  at 6:30 p.m. on October 14th.

While there is no doubt we love spending time with our children {isn't that why we homeschool?!}, we are looking forward to an evening without potty interruptions, sticky fingers, and sibling quarrels.  With that said, only nursing babies are allowed to join the Moms on this night.  So, get a sitter and come join us for some good old fashioned face time.

Click here for O's menu options online.
Look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions about the Mindful Mom's Night Out,
please email us at MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com

This event is now on our CALENDAR.
RSVP using the form below.

Boystown Field Trip Registration Deadline!

A friendly reminder...

Boystown Field Trip is still open and we have plenty of spots available.  The deadline to sign up is tomorrow, 10/10/2013.  

So, go ahead, people, get your RSVP on! 

CLICK HERE to redirect to the original post where you can RSVP.

Registration for Vala's Re-Opened!

THE OCTOBER 3rd PUMPKIN PATCH FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER.

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th.

We are re-opening registration for this trip.
If you didn't sign up for the Oct 3rd trip and would like to join us for the Oct 10th date, please RSVP below using our online form.

If you registered for the Oct 3rd trip, you do NOT need to RSVP again.  If you can not make the rain out date of Oct 10th and need your name removed, kindly send an email to MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com so your name can be removed from the database to allow room for more families.  Thank you!

***Included with each paid child's admission: a hayrack ride, one smaller sized pumpkin, a ticket to ride the train, and access to many of the activities and shows on the farm.

Details:

FIELD TRIP:	Vala's Pumpkin Patch
DATE:	10/10/2013
MEETING TIME:	9:30 a.m.
ADDRESS:	2102 South 180th Street, Gretna, NE
MEETING PLACE:	Front Gate
COORDINATOR:	Lisa Orsi
PHONE:	4029816907
RAIN OUT DATE:	none (This is the rain out date!)
ADMISSION:	$7/child or adult, children 2 and under are free
PAYMENT DUE:	Day of Event
SUBMIT PAYMENT TO:	Pay Vala's Directly (Accepted: Cash, Visa, or Mastercard)
HOW TO RSVP:	Use the online RSVP form on our NEWS page for this event.
CANCELLATIONS:	Prior to the day of the field trip, send an email to MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com to notify us of the cancellation. On the day of the field trip, please call or text Lisa at 402-981-6907 if you can’t make it. This way we won’t be waiting at the entrance for those who are not able to make it.
RSVP DEADLINE:	10/8/2013

Please RSVP using the form below.

IMPORTANT: PUMPKIN PATCH FIELD TRIP POSTPONED!!!

Good Morning!  

Due to the possibility of severe weather today, we are postponing the Vala's Pumpkin Patch Trip to 1 week from today on Thursday, October 10th.

Normally I would welcome the muddy paths and a cloudy day at the pumpkin patch as a beatiful sign that fall has arrived, but when the weather channel used those three little words 'severe thunderstorms possible', I decided it was probably not a good idea to be in the middle of a corn field with our babes and only straw and barns for protection.  So, rest comfortably and safely on this rainy day and we will see you next week!  

I will repost information on the website today and reopen the registration for the field trip.  Those who have already registered DO NOT have to reregister, but if you are unable to make it on October 10th, please let me know via email so I can remove your entry from the database.  If you have any questions, please let me know via email to MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com

Lisa Orsi 

2013 Vala's Field Trip Coordinator

Mindful Learning Center

(Some of you may be getting this message more than once, I apologize for this, but just want to be sure everyone gets the message today.)