Weekly Reader
Introducing a new section to the Newsletter, Weekly Reader!  Look to this section of the newsletter for the links to the latest content on the topic of learning.  We are excited to bring this feature to the Raw Learning community, as we know many of you enjoy a life of continual learning and the acquisition of new knowledge.
Check out this week's article, which sets out to disprove the myths that math must be rigid, disconnected from reality or boring:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201004/kids-learn-math-easily-when-they-control-their-own-learning

Classes and Volunteering
Share your talents and love of learning at Raw Learning. Come teach a class and/or volunteer this Fall. Please let Gleamer know how you would like to participate by August 12th so that we can post a class schedule and set our volunteer time slots.

Field Trips
Where would you and yours like to go this Fall?  A hike to view Black Bears and a trip to Boxerwood are two suggestions. Please email Gleamer with your ideas.

Raw Learning is the place for Summer Fun!
Join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 -5:30 PM for free information and play sessions at Raw Learning.
The dates when the sessions will be available are Tuesday, July 25th through Thursday, August 12th and on Tuesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 2nd.
Please come to as many sessions as you can to learn about the Raw Learning community and to keep us in touch through the summer months.
Location Raw Learning is located in the rear of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, facing N. Coalter St (the address is 2807 N. Augusta St., which is where the front of the church is). At the rear of the church there is a playground. Come into the playground and through the door that is in the far right corner. Please call me at 540.292.3002 if you would like further directions or can't find us.

Peaceful Parenting Discussion Group
Are you seeking more joyful and harmonious relationships with your children?
If you are, come check out our discussion group that meets the 4th Monday 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.
Date:  Monday, July 26th
Time:  7 – 8:30 pm
Where:  Raw Learning
Contact Person:  Anne Hunter @540-885-0748
                                    Children are welcomed.
Note:  For information about the sister parenting group in Harrisonburg,
contact Marcella @ 540-434-0818.

Come play @ Raw Learning
Join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 -5:30 PM for free information and play sessions at Raw Learning.
The dates when the sessions will be available are Tuesday, July 13th through Thursday, August 12th and on Tuesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 2nd.
Please come to as many sessions as you can to learn about the Raw Learning community and to keep us in touch through the summer months.

Peaceful Parenting Discussion Group
Are you seeking more joyful and harmonious relationships with your children?
If you are, come check out our discussion group that meets the 4th Monday 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.
Date:  Monday, July 26th
Time:  7 – 8:30 pm
Where:  Raw Learning
Contact Person:  Anne Hunter @540-885-0748
                                    Children are welcomed.
Note:  For information about the sister parenting group in Harrisonburg,
contact Marcella @ 540-434-0818.

What an amazing end to an amazing year. We did it! The Raw Learning community is a year old and going strong. We are excited to beginning our next trimester on September 7th. Thank you to each and every person who is part of the community. We look forward to seeing you sometime soon.

Peaceful Parenting Discussion Group
Are you seeking more joyful and harmonious relationships with your children?
If you are, come check out our discussion group that meets the 4th Monday 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.
Date:  Monday, June 28th
Time:  7 – 8:30 pm
Where:  Raw Learning
Contact Person:  Anne Hunter @540-885-0748
                                    Children are welcomed.
Note:  For information about the sister parenting group in Harrisonburg, contact Marcella @ 540-434-0818.

Summertime @ Raw Learning
There will be free information and play sessions at Raw Learning twice a week on
Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 -5:30 PM. This is a change from what was previously posted.
The dates when the sessions will be available are Tuesday, July 13th through Thursday, August 12th and on Tuesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 2nd.
Please come to as many sessions as you can to learn about the Raw Learning community and to keep us in touch through the summer months.
 

Field Trip-Tuesday, June 15th–Massanutten Waterpark: Mc Gaheysville
ATTENTION: If you are unable to go on this field trip let Gleamer know immediately. There are 5 people who would like to buy your tickets.
*Only families preregistered may attend with Raw Learning.  Fall Trimester field trips will be available to register for in August.
9:30AM-Meet at Massanutten Waterpark to check in.  The address is 1822 Resort Drive, Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840
2:00PM-The folks with 4 hour passes can begin ending their splashing. All-day pass holders are welcome to stay until 10PM!

Peaceful Parenting Discussion Group
Are you seeking more joyful and harmonious relationships with your children?
If you are, come check out our discussion group that meets the 4th Monday 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.
Date:  Monday, June 28th
Time:  7 – 8:30 pm
Where:  Raw Learning
Contact Person:  Anne Hunter @540-885-0748
                                    Children are welcomed.
Note:  For information about the sister parenting group in Harrisonburg,
contact Marcella @ 540-434-0818.

Summertime @ Raw Learning
There will be free information and play sessions at Raw Learning twice a week on
Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 -5:30 PM and Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM.
The dates when the sessions will be available are Tuesday, July 13th through Thursday, August 12th and on Tuesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 2nd. 
Please come to as many sessions as you can to learn about the Raw Learning community and to keep us in touch through the summer months.
 

Homeschool BBQ
What a fantastic turn out! Over 40 people came to play, eat and chat. The water was great on the hot day and the new sandbox was well loved.  The Raw Learning community is really wonderful. We missed all of you who couldn’t come.

Field Trip- Tuesday, June 1st –Deauville Fallow Dear Farm: Bayse
*Only families preregistered may attend with Raw Learning.  Fall Trimester field trips will be available to register for in August.
8:55AM-Raw Learning will be leaving from the University Outpost Bookstore at I-81’s Exit 245.
9:40AM-Arrive Deauville Fallow Dear Farm. The address is 7648 Crooked Run Road
Basye, VA 22810.  Here are directions from the University Outpost Bookstore. Please print directions out even if you plan on following us from the Bookstore.
Be sure to check the weather forecast and bring sunscreen and/or rain gear and a picnic lunch.
11:30AM- Leave The Deer Farm to go to Shenandoah Bowling Lanes. Their address is 5904 Main St., Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
12:00PM-Arrive Shenandoah Bowling Lanes.
Small people will need to bring socks. The smallest size shoe available is a women’s 5 and men’s 4.
1:30-2:00-Leave Shenandoah Bowling Lanes.
2:00-2:30-Arrive Harrisonburg. Depending on the weather we’ll spend the rest of the day at the Dream Come True Playground on Neff Avenue or at the Harrisonburg Children’s Museum.

WVPT Kid’s Book Festival
Raw Learning will participate in the Festival on June 5th from 11:00 to 3:00 at JMU’s Memorial Hall (formerly Harrisonburg High School). We’ll have parachutes to color, assemble and launch at our table. There are books for everyone under 10 and tons of free stuff. We hope to see you there!
Please let Gleamer know if you will help at the Raw Learning table from 11:00-12:00.

1 Camping Spot Available
There is one 20’ X 20’ tent pad left at the Raw Learning Buddy Site for the Westmoreland camping trip. We will arrive on June 11th and leave on June 13th. You can come for one night or two. Each night costs $25. There is so much to do there including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking PLUS Raw Learning activities such as campfire bread baking and team games. A stop at the Westmoreland Berry Farm to get some treats and see the goat walk will be lots of fun too.

Summertime @ Raw Learning
There will be free information and play sessions at Raw Learning twice a week on Tuesday late afternoons and Thursday mornings from Tuesday, July 13th through Thursday, August 12th and on Tuesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 2nd.  We hope to see you then!

Ceramics
ARC of Harrisonburg donated 15 boxes of a wide assortment of ceramics to Raw Learning that they no longer wanted to store. We also have acrylic paint. Would you or someone you know like to come and facilitate a ceramics painting class for the fall? Please contact Gleamer.

Field Trip- Tuesday, May 25th –Maggie’s Beads: Staunton
*Only families preregistered may attend with Raw Learning.  Fall Trimester field trips will be available to register for in August.
11:40AM- Volunteers and students will leave Raw Learning for Maggie’s Beads which is located at 107 East Beverly Street in Staunton. Parking might be available on the street or in the New Street Parking Garage which is accessible from New Street and from Greenville Avenue.
12:00AM- Arrive Maggie’s Beads.
2:00PM-Leave Maggie’s Beads for Raw Learning.

Peaceful Parenting Discussion Group
Are you seeking more joyful and harmonious relationships with your children?
If you are, come check out our discussion group that meets the 4th Monday 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.
Date:  Monday, May 24th
Time:  7 – 8:30 pm
Where:  Raw Learning
Contact Person:  Anne Hunter @540-885-0748
                                    Children are welcomed.
Note:  For information about the sister parenting group in Harrisonburg, contact Marcella @ 540-434-0818.

Homeschool BBQ
Join us at Raw Learning for FREE on Wednesday, May 26th for a barbeque from 11:00-2:30. We’ll have water to play in and outside games galore! Please bring something to throw on the grill or a dish to pass and a chair to sit in outside.  Let Gleamer know if you will be able to attend.

1 Camping Spot Available
There is one 20’ X 20’ tent pad left at the Raw Learning Buddy Site for the Westmoreland camping trip. We will arrive on June 11th and leave on June 13th. You can come for one night or two. Each night costs $25. There is so much to do there including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking PLUS Raw Learning activities such as campfire bread baking and team games. A stop at the Westmoreland Berry Farm to get some treats and see the goat walk will be lots of fun too.

Ceramics
ARC of Harrisonburg donated 15 boxes of a wide assortment of ceramics to Raw Learning that they no longer wanted to store. We also have acrylic paint. Would you or someone you know like to come and facilitate a ceramics painting class for the fall? Please contact Gleamer.

**Field Trip- Tuesday, May 18th –Fastrax: Waynesboro
*Only families preregistered may attend with Raw Learning.  Fall Trimester field trips will be available to register for in August.
9:30AM- Raw Learning volunteers and students will leave Staunton and head to Fastrax, which is located directly off of I-64 at Exit 94.  Their address is 1110 Red Top Orchard Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
10:00AM-Arrive Fastrax.
12:00PM-Leave Fastrax. If the weather is tolerable, we’ll go to Ridgeview Park to picnic and play.
**The go-carts will be available even if it’s raining. Please dress accordingly and bring an extra change of clothes, if need be.

Field Trip-Wednesday, May 19th-Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport: Weyer’s Cave
9:55AM-Meet Airport representative Debbie in the grassy observation area between the buildings.
10:00AM-Tour begins promptly.
11:00-11:30AM-Tour ends.

Peaceful Parenting Discussion Group
Are you seeking more joyful and harmonious relationships with your children?
If you are, come check out our discussion group that meets the 4th Monday 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.
Date:  Monday, May 24th
Time:  7 – 8:30 pm
Where:  Raw Learning
Contact Person:  Anne Hunter @540-885-0748
                                    Children are welcomed.
Note:  For information about the sister parenting group in Harrisonburg, contact Marcella @ 540-434-0818.

Homeschool BBQ
Join us at Raw Learning for FREE on Wednesday, May 26th for a barbeque from 11:00-2:30. We’ll have water to play in and outside games galore! Please bring something to throw on the grill or a dish to pass. Let Gleamer know if you will be able to attend.

Ceramics
ARC of Harrisonburg donated 15 boxes of a wide assortment of ceramics to Raw Learning that they no longer wanted to store. We also have acrylic paint. Would you or someone you know like to come and facilitate a ceramics painting class for the fall? Please contact Gleamer.