FIELD TRIP--Tuesday, January 24—Children's Yoga Workshop: Staunton
*Only families preregistered may attend with Raw Learning. Spring Trimester field trips will be available to register for in March.
10:35am-Arrive at Shanti Yoga located at 16 W. Beverly Street in Staunton. Park on street or in the Johnson Street parking garage. To locate Shanti Yoga look for an unmarked wood arched door in a gray stone building across Fretwell Bass and the Masonic Building and diagonal from Baja Bean.
Help your child(ren) get situated. You can stay or leave (if your child(ren) feel(s) comfortable without you.)
Yoga is most easily facilitated in stretchable clothing. Please bring a yoga mat, if you have one. If not, one will be provided for your child(ren).
Promptly at 10:45am-The Children's Yoga workshop begins. Please don't be late. It is difficult for adults to stay focused with folks arriving during class. For kids, it is usually bordering on impossible.
11:45am-Head to Shenandoah Pizza (just up the street) for lunch. More information below.
The Split Banana, Co.: Staunton
1:00pm-Arrive Split Banana, located at 7 West Beverly Street, to make and enjoy some ice cream.
2:00pm-Finish field trip.

Shenandoah Pizza Fundraiser
Tuesday, January 24th from 11:30-5:00.
Enjoy delicious pizza and support Raw Learning!
Eat in or carry out.
A generous portion of sales will go to Raw Learning to help supply learning resources and opportunities for students.
Enjoy delicious food while helping Raw Learning. Yes!

Peaceful Parenting and Self Care
Are you seeking more joyful and harmonious relationships with your children?
If you are, come check out our discussion group that usually meets the 4th Friday of every month. We meet to support one another as we explore and practice non-coercive parenting and consensual living. This is a parenting practice that values the wants and needs of everyone equally - regardless of age - and avoids power struggles through the creation of mutually agreeable solutions.

• This month we will focus on "empathic mediation."
• We will spend the first half of the meeting setting goals for self-care for the upcoming month.
• During the second half, we'll discuss this article (please read before attending) and apply the information about "empathic mediation" to conflict situations we have encountered (both at home and at Raw Learning).

Date: Friday, January 27th
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
Where: Raw Learning
RSVP: Anne Hunter at 540.885.0748. Also, please call if you have questions about the group.
Children are welcomed.
Note: For information about the sister parenting group in Harrisonburg, contact Marcella @ 540-434-0818.

Valentine's Day Party
Mark your calendars for the annual Valentine's Day Party at Raw Learning on Monday, February, 13th from 11-2! More details to come:)

T-Shirts and Totes
Raw Learning long and short sleeve t-shirts in child and adult sizes are available. We also have totes! Sign in and then click on Merchandise (located in the black banner at the top) to see the sizes and colors available.
 

FIELD TRIP--Tuesday, January 10—Taste of India: Harrisonburg
*Only families preregistered may attend with Raw Learning. Spring Trimester field trips will be available to register for in February.
11:00am-Arrive Taste of India located at 498 University Blvd in Harrisonburg. It is on the corner of University and Reservoir across from the Exxon.
-When seated we will enjoy the presentation on the Indian culture,
focusing on the ingredients in the Indian food and where they are
obtained here and in India as well as the children's culture in India.
About 12:15pm-Leave Taste of India
Funky's Skate Center: Harrisonburg
12:45pm-Arrive Funky's located at 100 Miller Circle, off of Main Street, behind Wendy's. Bring your own skates or rent regulars for $1 and inline for $3.
2:45pm-If you can stay to help them set up tables and chairs for BINGO it will be very much appreciated. They will continue to let us come for field trips on Tuesdays if we help. Thank you :)

Raw Learning has open enrollment:
You can sign up for a class or attendance at anytime during the trimester. Your fees will be prorated. Come join us!

Winter Trimester class schedule:
Monday
8:30-10:00 Makers! (Joe)
12:00-1:30 Food Challenge (Gleamer)
1:30-2:30 French (Michele)
Tuesday Field Trips
Wednesday
9:00-10:00 Music (Heather L)
10:30-11:30 Nutrition for Kids and Their Parents (Gleamer)
12:30-1:30 Team Games (Jacob)
2:30-3:30 Children's Meditation Journey (Gerry)
3:30-6:00 9s->Teens (Lynda)
Thursday
10:00-11:30 French Cuisine (Gleamer)
1:30-2:30 French (Michele)
Friday
10:00-11:30 Eco-Crafting with Crystal
12:30-1:30 Nutrition for Kids and Their Parents (Gleamer)

The Raw Learning Community is dedicated to making sure that Raw Learning is an affordable option for everyone who would like to join to take part in the resources, classes, field trips and opportunities for learning in a group setting.

9s->Teens
Do you have an older child who is longing for interaction with their peer group? Bring them to 9s->Teens! They meet at Raw Learning on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-6:00. You can stay or drop off. The cost is $10/day. Pay as you go. Please email Lynda to be added to the mailing list to receive current information and volunteer availability.

T-Shirts and Totes
Raw Learning long and short sleeve t-shirts in child and adult sizes are available. We also have totes! You can sign in and then click on Merchandise (located in the black banner at the top) to see the sizes and colors available.

 

FIELD TRIP--Tuesday, January 3—Blackfriar's Playhouse: Staunton
*Only families preregistered may attend with Raw Learning. Spring Trimester field trips will be available to register for in February.
9:00am-Arrive Blackfriar's Playhouse located at 10 S. Market St in Staunton. Directions are here to park in the New Street parking garage.
10:15am-Begin rehearsal observation. Please read and sign the Rehearsal Observation Guidelines.
11:00am-Get lunch! Great spots to walk to are Shenandoah Pizza, Darjeeling Cafe and Cranberries.
North Augusta Street Fire Station: Staunton
12:30pm-Arrive fire station for fire extinguisher training, fire safety and equipment demonstration. The address is 500 N. Augusta St. in Staunton.
Park in the parking lot, on Augusta Street, on Pump Street or possible across Pump Street in the empty parking lot.
Around 2:00pm-End fire station field trip.

Raw Learning has open enrollment:
You can sign up for a class or attendance at anytime during the trimester. Your fees will be prorated. Come join us!

Winter Trimester class schedule:
Monday
8:30-10:00 Makers! (Joe)
12:00-1:30 Food Challenge (Gleamer)
1:30-2:30 French (Michele)
Tuesday Field Trips
Wednesday
9:00-10:00 Music (Heather L)
10:30-11:30 Nutrition for Kids and Their Parents (Gleamer)
12:30-1:30 Team Games (Jacob)
2:30-3:30 Children's Meditation Journey (Gerri)
3:30-6:00 9s->Teens (Lynda)
Thursday 
10:00-11:30 French Cuisine (Gleamer)
1:30-2:30 French (Michele)
Friday
10:00-11:30 Eco-Crafting with Crystal
12:30-1:30 Nutrition for Kids and Their Parents (Gleamer)

The Raw Learning Community is dedicated to making sure that Raw Learning is an affordable option for everyone who would like to join to take part in the resources, classes, field trips and opportunities for learning in a group setting.

9s->Teens
Do you have an older child who is longing for interaction with their peer group? Bring them to 9s->Teens! They meet at Raw Learning on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-6:00. You can stay or drop off. The cost is $10/day. Pay as you go. Please email Lynda to be added to the mailing list to receive current information and volunteer availability.

T-Shirts and Totes
Raw Learning long and short sleeve t-shirts in child and adult sizes are available. We also have totes! Sign in and then click on Merchandise (located in the black banner at the top) to see the sizes and colors available.

 

Raw Learning's Winter Trimester begins on Monday, January 2nd!

Sign up for attendance and classes now by signing in and then clicking on 2012 Winter Trimester Registration.

The Raw Learning Community is dedicated to making sure that Raw Learning is an affordable option for everyone who would like to join to take part in the resources, classes, field trips and opportunities for learning in a group setting.

9s->Teens
Do you have an older child who is longing for interaction with their peer group? Bring them to 9s->Teens! They meet at Raw Learning on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-6:00. You can stay or drop off. The cost is $10/day. Pay as you go. Please email Lynda to be added to the mailing list to receive current information and volunteer availability.

T-Shirts and Totes
Raw Learning long and short sleeve t-shirts in child and adult sizes are available. We also have totes! Order by signing in and then clicking Merchandise.

A World to Celebrate -Raw Learning Winter Holiday Party was so much fun. 52 folks attended. They enjoyed games, food and each other. There was also non-stop learning about all sorts of subject matter!

LAST CHANCE for Winter Field Trips
If you haven't signed up for field trips, get it done by Thursday, December 22 at 11:59pm. They are closing at that point so that final counts and payments can be submitted to the vendors.
Please go to http://www.rawlearning.org/content/field-trips and follow the instructions. Be sure that you see the "Order complete" screen and receive a confirmation email after submitting your order. If you do not, then you are not signed up.
Payment must be received by Friday, December 23rd. If you cannot make sure that it is received by mail, please drop the payment off at Christ Lutheran Evangelical Church located at 2807 N. Augusta Street in Staunton from 9am-12pm and from 2pm-4pm. Ring the bell on the front door to be let inside. Put the payment in the Raw Learning mailbox around the corner to your right.

9s->Teens
Do you have an older child who is longing for interaction with their peer group? Bring them to 9s->Teens! They meet at Raw Learning on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-6:00. You can stay or drop off. The cost is $10/day. Payment is by the day. Please email Lynda to be added to the mailing list to receive current information and volunteer availability.

Tentative class schedule:
Monday 
8:30-10:00 Makers! (Joe)
12:00-1:30 Food Challenge (Gleamer)
1:30-2:30 French (Michele)
Tuesday Field Trips
Wednesday 
9:00-10:00 Music (Heather L)
10:30-11:30 Nutrition for Kids and Their Parents (Gleamer)
12:30-1:30 Team Games (Jacob)
2:30-3:30 Children's Meditation Journey (Gerri)
3:30-6:00 9s->Teens (Lynda)
Thursday  
10:00-11:30 French Cuisine (Gleamer)
1:30-2:30 French (Michele)
Friday 
10:00-11:30 Eco-Crafting with Crystal
12:30-1:30 Nutrition for Kids and Their Parents (Gleamer)
The final class schedule will be posted on December 27th.
Attendance will be available for sign up on December 27th as well.

The Raw Learning Community is dedicated to making sure that Raw Learning is an affordable option for everyone who would like to join to take part in the resources, classes, field trips and opportunities for learning in a group setting.

T-Shirts and Totes
Raw Learning long and short sleeve t-shirts in child and adult sizes are available. We also have totes!

 

A World to Celebrate
Come join us on Wednesday, December 7th from 10-2 for the Raw Learning's Winter Holiday Party.
There will be games, food and fun from all over the world with focuses on Christian Christmas, Secular Christmas, Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice and Hanukkah.
10:00-11:30 -- 3 informative hands on sessions on 3 of the holidays.
11:30-12:30 -- Potluck lunch.
12:30-2:00 -- 3 hands on sessions of the remaining holidays.
Please bring a dish to pass for this Potluck event.
Bring a friend who might want to know what Raw Learning is all about. The Celebration  is a great time for new families to come and visit.
Attendance is FREE!
RSVP to Lauren.

T-Shirts and Totes
Raw Learning long and short sleeve t-shirts in child and adult sizes will be available at the Winter Holiday Party. We will also have totes!

Wanted: Teachers and Volunteers
Would you like to share your passion? Reduce or eliminate your child(ren)'s tuition or homeschooling fees by teaching a class or by volunteering for a few hours once a week, just like a co-op. Please let Gleamer know what you are interested in by December 12th.
The tentative class schedule is:
Monday-Makers, French, Food Challenge
Tuesday-Field trip
Wednesday-Music, Nutrition for kids and their parents, Team Games, Meditation for Young People
Thursday-French, French Cuisine
Friday-EcoCrafting with Crystal, Nutrition for kids and their parents

The Raw Learning Community is dedicated to making sure that Raw Learning is an affordable option for everyone who would like to join to take part in the resources, classes, field trips and opportunities for learning in a group setting.

Winter Trimester Field Trips
And the winners are...
Blackfriars Playhouse
Taylor and Boody OrganBuilders
Staunton Fire and Rescue Department
Staunton Bowling Lanes
The Split Banana Company
JMU Planetarium-Secrets of the Sun
Funky’s Skate Center
Taste of India
WSIG Radio Station
Rockingham/Harrisonburg SPCA
You Made It
Shenandoah Moon
Luray Caverns
Native American History of Maple Sugaring
Massanutten Water Park
The Paramount: Freedom Bound
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
Long Distance Field Trip-
Old Jail Museum & Great Harvest Bread & WARF
See descriptions of the choices HERE.
Sign ups are on December 12th. Don't miss it!

Harrisonburg Applebee's Saturday Breakfast
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 17th to have breakfast at Applebee's in Harrisonburg between 8am and 10am. All proceeds go to Raw Learning’s building fund. Please let Gerry know that you would like to volunteer or if you would like to buy a ticket.