tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42608546667471759352024-03-16T11:51:23.949-07:00Encore Homeschool Fine Arts Located in Lawrence, KansasEncore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-12511836517631557102023-07-20T10:21:00.005-07:002023-07-22T15:08:07.884-07:00Enrollment Information and Form<p>Hello prospective Encore families, as well as returning families, the link below will provide basic information about Encore and an online enrollment form.</p><p> We will host a "meet and greet" on August 25th - information provided on the link, and on our facebook page. Manning Music will be there to display instruments and help kids find the perfect fit. If you already have an instrument that needs repair, bring it to be evaluated. <br /></p><p>Please reach out to Martha Bachert - hsmom@sbcglobal.net - with questions</p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://forms.gle/MhBpSEzbmznLiG659?fbclid=IwAR3VZ88wgURcqNK8IZGuY0x129lgiUe1J7mbAH_ooYJa6vOKuXoUtoajVtE" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/MhBpSEzbmznLiG659</a></span> </span><br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-84038225234507656652023-06-27T08:23:00.005-07:002023-06-27T08:26:48.951-07:00Encore's Annual Meet and Greet<p><b>This year will be Encore's 21st year of offering a music program to homeschooled students.<br /></b></p><p>Join us on Friday, August 25th, at First Southern Baptist Church - 4300 W. 6th Street, in Lawrence, KS - for our annual "meet and greet" This is an opportunity to meet our directors, learn about our program, and try band and string instruments.</p><p>We are excited to have Manning Music Store join us again this year. They will have a display of instruments to look over and try. They have a rental program as well as sell the instruments. </p><p>Scroll down the grey section of this page for information about fees. Groups and the schedule is still being tweaked for this year. A link to our online enrollment form will be posted as soon as updates are made.</p><p>We are a year-long program - divided by semesters, to make fee payment easier. We begin meeting on Friday, September 8th - location is FSBC - 4300 W. 6th Street. We have two recitals, at the end of each semester.</p><p> Contact Martha Bachert - hsmom@sbcglobal.net - with questions. <br /></p><p>Stay tuned to this page, as well as our facebook page, for updates.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-45786075171522590422023-05-21T08:22:00.000-07:002023-05-21T08:22:23.056-07:00Thanks for a wonderful year!<p> I want to thank parents, students, and our directors for a successful 2022/2023 Encore year;</p><p>The recital was wonderful, all the groups did a fantastic job! </p><p>Thank you for being a part of Encore and we look forward to seeing you all back in the fall.</p><p>Fall enrollment will begin this summer. A link to the online form will be posted on this site, as well as our Encore Facebook page.</p><p>Have a wonderful summer!</p><p>Martha<br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-91752463597008786522022-10-10T16:32:00.005-07:002022-10-10T16:32:46.414-07:00Encore WILL NOT meet on October 14th<p>Hello Families,</p><p>None of the Encore groups will meet this Friday - October 14th </p><p>All groups will meet on October 21st, as usual.</p><p>Thanks, </p><p>Martha<br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-38781599691858466532022-07-23T17:18:00.002-07:002022-07-23T17:36:28.798-07:00Enrollment information and form<div class="" dir="auto"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc ihqw7lf3 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_1fq"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Here is the link to the enrollment information and form:</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 py34i1dx" href="https://forms.gle/MhBpSEzbmznLiG659?fbclid=IwAR0d8FgvwB9-fYI4l5t9U5NmY2UeSnM_r_ANHaMfEAOwzCQci4mxgMzttIc" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/MhBpSEzbmznLiG659</a></span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">The deadline to enroll in choir and guitar will be August 30th. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">All other groups can accept additional enrollment - IF the minimum enrollment has been met.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Email Martha at hsmom@sbcglobal.net with questions.</div></div></span></div></div></div></div><div class="bp9cbjyn cwj9ozl2 j83agx80 cbu4d94t ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7 k4urcfbm"><div style="max-width: 100%; min-width: 500px; width: calc(-622.605px + 191.571vh);"><div class="do00u71z ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7" style="padding-top: 52.2%;"><div class="pmk7jnqg kr520xx4" style="height: 100%; left: 0%; width: calc(100%);"><img alt="Encore Homeschool Fine Arts Enrollment Form - 2022/2023" class="i09qtzwb n7fi1qx3 datstx6m pmk7jnqg j9ispegn kr520xx4 k4urcfbm bixrwtb6" height="261" src="https://external-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/emg1/v/t13/5604119677717670191?url=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2F5dniTMxMVF_R_wn3sKjZXHZibp2xR_4nVBRpi8be06X_UPDBHjs3cF5Hfp-Pmyp92jqYxNnAi90%3Dw1200-h630-p&fb_obo=1&utld=googleusercontent.com&stp=c0.5000x0.5000f_dst-jpg_flffffff_p500x261_q75&ccb=13-1&oh=00_AT9fhCbryJktJnXJMq9ByPD9lL7S1JWAR00MNRtvKXGnFQ&oe=62DE0B0D&_nc_sid=c504da" width="500" /></div></div></div></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-19948200231649148262022-07-07T14:51:00.006-07:002022-07-07T15:22:15.942-07:00Stay tuned .......<p>The Encore directors are working on the upcoming semester and an updated online enrollment form.</p><p>We have a "meet and greet" scheduled for August 26th - from 10am - noon. The event will be held at First Southern Baptist Church - 4300W. 6th St. - Lawrence, KS.</p><p>Watch this site or the Encore Facebook page for more information about the "meet and greet" - as well as a link to enroll online. </p><p>Basic information, posted on the sidebar of this site (to the right, with gray background) is subject to change, as the new year is being planned. <br /></p><p>Questions can be emailed to hsmom@sbcglobal.net.</p><p><br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-77201451490042575582022-02-24T17:32:00.006-08:002022-02-24T17:32:58.210-08:00Encore WILL Meet Tomorrow <p>Hello Encore Families:</p><div>The parking lot is quite slick this evening and wanted to warn-so you can proceed with caution when walking/driving in. Please don’t take any chances if you are worried about roads. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is a back driveway with a lesser incline, and you can find it with the following directions:</div><div><br /></div><div>Just east of the main driveway on 6th street (between 1st Southern and HyVee Fast and Fresh) turn north/right off of 6th street onto Eldridge and then left on Eldridge/Overland. It may appear to be a dead end but turns south into the north entrance of the parking lot. </div><div><br /></div><div>Spring is coming .........</div><div><br clear="none" style="background-color: white; color: #26282a; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-68870102348032430362022-02-17T16:02:00.001-08:002022-02-17T16:02:56.745-08:00Encore will not meet tomorrow - February 18th<p> Due to weather issues, and the parking lot, we will have to cancel all Encore groups for Friday, February 18th </p><p><br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-13273547491601801292022-01-19T13:17:00.001-08:002022-01-19T13:17:26.974-08:00Encore will postpone the beginning of the spring semester until 1/28.<p> Hello Families,</p><p>An email was sent out to all the Encore families, regarding the need to cancel the rehearsal for 1/21. If you are an enrolled family, and didn't receive that email, please let me know - hsmom@sbcglobal.net.</p><p>Due to continued illness, all groups will not meet this Friday - 1/21. </p><p>All groups will meet the following week - 1/28.</p><p>Thank you for your patience. </p><p><br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-70398295903431620802022-01-13T08:42:00.004-08:002022-01-13T08:42:30.557-08:00Encore will not meet January 14th, as planned - due to illness<p> Due to illness, Encore will postpone the beginning of second semester, for one week. Groups will meet next Friday, January 21st, for the beginning of the spring semester, at our new location - 4300 W. 6th St - in Lawrence. </p><p><br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-90712853897579406522022-01-05T10:30:00.003-08:002022-01-05T16:47:04.443-08:00New Year - New Location<p> <span style="background-color: white;">Happy New Year!</span></p><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We have news for the New Year! Encore is officially moving to a new location. We begin our second semester at The First Southern Baptist Church - 4300 W. 6th St - in Lawrence. This change begins on the first day of second semester, January 14th, for in-person classes. It is late notice, but hopefully everyone will get word about our move. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">An email has been sent out, with a lot of information for the first day back, and a form to print/sign and return. If you are an enrolled family and didn't receive the email, please let me know and I will get the information sent to you.</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Please pass this information along to those that may not follow this site or our facebook page.</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Thanks everyone!</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Martha</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">hsmom@sbcglobal.net</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-81354443816751279252021-12-02T19:24:00.001-08:002021-12-02T19:24:12.306-08:00Recital for 12/3/21 has been rescheduled<p> Hello families,</p><span data-outline-text="true">I am very sorry to get this message out so late-but I have been sick all week and I am, just to be frank, feeling even worse this evening than a day or two ago.. I took two Covid tests which came back negative, but still I have caught something that I feel is going to keep me from being able to participate tomorrow. I waited to try and see if things would improve and I am very sorry.</span><br /><br /><span data-outline-text="true">There is a bright spot, though, the church is willing to reschedule us to next Friday 12/10, all the same details including rehearsal times. Please know that this has never (in 25 plus years) happened to me before so I am truly sorry. But I want the kids to have a good experience.</span><div><br /></div><div>Thanks,</div><div><br /></div><div>Lauri Bernet<br /><div><span data-outline-text="true"><br /></span></div><div><span data-outline-text="true"><br /></span></div><div><span data-outline-text="true">All groups, including band/strings, will not meet tomorrow. The directors will see you on December 10th.</span></div><div><span data-outline-text="true"><br /></span></div><div><span data-outline-text="true"><br /></span></div></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-89154463371681119142021-11-07T12:37:00.009-08:002021-11-08T11:50:16.764-08:00Christmas Recital <p><br /></p><div class="I_52qC D_FY W_6D6F" data-test-id="message-view-body" style="background-color: white; display: table; width: 848.333px;"><div class="msg-body P_wpofO mq_AS" data-test-id="message-view-body-content" style="line-height: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 2px 0px 0px; position: relative; word-break: break-word;"><div class="jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 16px;"><div id="yiv7093414070"><div class="yiv7093414070yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Hello Encore Families,</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">We have a date and a location set for our Christmas Recital. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Mark your calendar for Friday, December 3rd. The recital will be held at </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Christ Community Church - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1100 Kasold, at 7pm. Encore members will be </span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">asked to arrive earlier, to organize and warm up.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">The last rehearsal of the semester, will be December 3rd as well. There will </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">be a dress rehearsal held at Christ </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Community Church that day, in preparation </span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">f</span><span style="font-family: arial;">or the recital that evening. There will be more information about </span><span style="font-family: arial;">what time to </span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">arrive for both the rehearsal and the recital, as the date gets closer. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">For new families - kids dress in concert black and white for the recitals. It typically </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">means black pants or skirts, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">with a white shirt or top. In the past, we have had kids </span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">wear all black, or all white, as well. If your child doesn't have </span><span style="font-family: arial;">that type of outfit already, </span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">please don't buy new clothes. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">I am hearing glowing remarks about how well the semester is going, and how well the </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">kids are doing. Thank you for </span><span style="font-family: arial;">sharing your kids with Encore, we love that your family is </span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">participating in our group. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Martha Bachert</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Founder and Executive Director<br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Encore Homeschool Fine Arts</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Lawrence, Kansas </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5" style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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The church is supposed to be moving furniture from the house, so once that has been done, both directors can look the situation over and come to a permanent decision. We appreciate your patience and being adaptable, as we navigate through this.</div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The directors were pleased with how the first rehearsal went and are looking forward to the rest of the semester. </div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Thanks again for being apart of Encore - we are glad you joined our group.</div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-81470278291614690812021-09-05T14:46:00.001-07:002021-09-05T14:46:53.932-07:00<p> Hello Encore Families,</p><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Welcome to our 19th year - we are excited to welcome new families, and to welcome back our Encore veterans. Now that groups are set, we are open for more enrollment. If you know of anyone interested in our program, please have them contact me.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Groups begin meeting on Friday, September 10th - 146 Indian Ave - Lawrence.</b></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Beginning Band - 9am - 9:50 - in person</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Intermediate Band/Strings - 10am - 10:50 - in person</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><b style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Secondary Choir - 9am - 9:50 - in person</b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><b style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Elementary Choir - 10am - 10:50 - in person</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Bitty Beats - 10am - 10:30 - online</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>World Percussion - 11am - 11:50 - online</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Beginning Guitar - 11am - 11:30 - in person</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Intermediate Guitar - 11:45 - 12:15 - in person</b></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Guitar and Choir students have been sent a welcome/informational email, from Mrs. Bernet.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Bitty Beats and World Percussion - Emily has reached out to her groups, with links and information needed.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Band and Strings - Mr. Swisher will meet you all on the first day, and communicate with the group then.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Note this change</b>: This year, band will meet in the parsonage (house) - right next door to the church. Walk up the ramp in the back of the house, to enter through the back door.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Choir and guitar will meet in the church - enter through the front door.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">** We are guests in the church and parsonage (house) and need to clean up any messes made. It is best to bring personal water bottles, rather than use paper cups from the church.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">** If your children play outside, please have them check shoes before entering the house or building. If it is muddy, please don't allow outside play. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">** The parking spots in the front of the church door, are for the directors, two spots need to be left vacant for the director's to park. There is a parking lot, east of the church for families to use.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">** Student's need a folding music stand, brought to class each week. Director's may have other items that they would like students to have for class.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">** Semester fees are due on the first day of classes. If you need an advance total for your fee payment, let me know. The directors will have a list of fees due for each family, on the first day. Checks should be made out to your child's director.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">** Band/Strings music books - Mr.Swisher will have books for purchase on the first day. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">** Guitar and Choir - Mrs. Bernet will let you know what is needed for her groups.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">It is important to communicate absences with your child's director. The groups are small and if too many will be absent on a Friday, it might be best to cancel the class. <b>Text your child's director, if there will be an absence. <span style="background-color: #fdef2b;">Tony Swisher - 913-687-2411</span> </b><b><span style="background-color: #add773;">Lauri Bernet - 785-550-8564</span> </b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #fdef2b;"> Emily Bachert - 785-840-7409 </span></b> </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">As a group, we communicate mainly through this blog/site - <a href="https://encorehomeschoolfinearts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #196ad4;" target="_blank">https://encorehomeschoolfinearts.blogspot.com/</a></div><div dir="ltr"><b>and</b> Facebook. I try to post cancellations on both, but a director may contact you by text. Please make sure that your child's director has your cell phone number. <br /></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">For a second year in a row, I will not be able to attend on Fridays, due to my husband's immune health concerns and risks. I will be running and organizing Encore from a distance, but my heart will be with you all on Fridays. There are some of you that I have not met, and I miss seeing those of you that I have known for years. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Thank you for your support of Encore and your patience as we navigate through another year of change. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Martha Bachert</div><div dir="ltr">Founder and Executive Director</div><div dir="ltr">Encore Homeschool Fine Arts</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">hsmom@sbcglobal.net</div><div dir="ltr">785-865-3422</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-22348603847204929382021-08-27T11:46:00.001-07:002021-08-27T11:46:39.523-07:00Enrollment Update<div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="9kbnj-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="9kbnj-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="9kbnj-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Enrollment update - see information below regarding the groups you are enrolled in. Please note that we are still taking enrollment, to fill these groups out more, if possible We need everyone that has enrolled, to attend, in order to have these groups. </span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="cqaa6-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="cqaa6-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="cqaa6-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="4ojec-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="4ojec-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="4ojec-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Beginning band enrollment was small, but it will meet at 9am. </span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="aqssg-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="aqssg-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="aqssg-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="3ouda-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3ouda-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3ouda-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Intermediate band/strings will meet at 10am.</span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="4r5ip-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="4r5ip-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="4r5ip-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="epkkl-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="epkkl-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="epkkl-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">All of Mrs Bernet's groups WILL meet - both choirs and guitar classes. Mrs. Bernet will be in touch with guitar students, about how she is dividing the group and about the music book needed. </span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="15glt-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="15glt-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="15glt-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="1d6m5-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="1d6m5-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="1d6m5-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Bitty Beats and World Percussion will be online only - it has been successfully done that way in the past, and due to circumstances, both groups will remain online this semester. Emily will be in touch with everyone about the format used and can answer any questions you may have. Both of these groups are still taking enrollment. </span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="9u6gv-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="9u6gv-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="9u6gv-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="ap2mg-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="ap2mg-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="ap2mg-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">When we planned for this school year, we did not anticipate needing to make so many changes, and to have the struggle with enrollment numbers. For those who are new to Encore, we had 12 groups that met on Friday's, and then Covid came along. We appreciate all of you and your interest in Encore, and for your patience as we navigate forward.</span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="ap2mg-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="ap2mg-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="ap2mg-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="ap2mg-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Want to enroll? See online enrollment form, two posts below.</span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="d7l5o-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="d7l5o-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="d7l5o-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="5atte-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5atte-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="5atte-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="3h54j-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3h54j-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3h54j-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="brred-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="brred-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="brred-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="662mg" data-offset-key="ej7q3-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></div><p> </p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-15491339544374385562021-08-17T10:53:00.002-07:002021-08-17T10:53:18.433-07:00Enrollment Deadline Set for August 25th<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Enrollment deadline set - August 25th will be the last day to enroll in Encore groups. The directors need to prepare for their groups, but also it gives us the information we need to decide if a group will meet or be cancelled. </span></p><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="ckgie" data-offset-key="6oeio-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="6oeio-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="6oeio-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="ckgie" data-offset-key="4m3u-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="4m3u-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="4m3u-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Presently, the only group that has enough enrollment is Intermediate Band/Strings - if your student is enrolled in this group - all you need to know is whether that group will meet at 9am or 10am - that will be announced after any cancellations are made.</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="ckgie" data-offset-key="3erne-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3erne-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3erne-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="ckgie" data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Bitty Beats and World Percussion may have the option to meet virtually, as they did last year. If you would like to enroll your student, to meet virtually, please contact me ASAP at hsmom@sbcglobal.net</span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">The online enrollment link is in the post below. </span></div><div><span data-offset-key="eh1mq-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="ckgie" data-offset-key="c9ic-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-82749304050849344102021-07-07T17:33:00.002-07:002021-07-07T17:34:36.211-07:00Enrollment FormThe online enrollment form is complete and can be accessed from this link:<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQOjrE05Rr_mYaFn5Iu6_USKTcQZ-tbDH_msueuILfqk7KxA/viewform?usp=sf_link">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQOjrE05Rr_mYaFn5Iu6_USKTcQZ-tbDH_msueuILfqk7KxA/viewform?usp=sf_link</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I can also send it our to individuals, via email, if that is helpful to families.</div><div><br /></div><div>Please pass on our group information - that is how we grow.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let me know if you have any questions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Martha Bachert</div><div>hsmom@sbcglobal.net</div><div><br /></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-18961855696155108152021-06-28T19:45:00.143-07:002021-07-20T08:26:19.962-07:00Updates and Announcements for Fall 2021<div class="msg-body P_wpofO mq_AS" data-test-id="message-view-body-content" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 2px 0px 0px; position: relative; word-break: break-word;"><div class="jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 16px;"><div id="yiv8108602790"><div class="yiv8108602790ydpce297de9yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-size: 16px;"><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">We begin our 19th year, this fall. It doesn't seem possible that it has been that long since I reached out to a group of homeschooling families, to see what interest there was in getting a homeschool band together. It didn't take long before we added strings and two choirs. As the years went by, we added guitar, a preschool music class, and world percussion. Covid brought a lot of changes and redirection for Encore. In addition to that, there is a change to announce in our choir and guitar program.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><div class="msg-body P_wpofO mq_AS" data-test-id="message-view-body-content" style="line-height: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 2px 0px 0px; position: relative; word-break: break-word;"><div class="jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 16px;"><div id="yiv8108602790"><div class="yiv8108602790ydpce297de9yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir="ltr">Mr. Gaskin will not be returning to Encore next year. He was offered a great opportunity to write a book, and needs to focus on that, as well as the many other things that keep him busy. Mr. Gaskin and his family, have been a part of Encore from the very beginning - so this is quite a change for me.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">With the news of Mr. G leaving us, I began looking for someone that will be a good fit for our group. It gives me great pleasure to let you all know that Mrs. Bernet (Lauri) will be our new choir and guitar director. Change can be hard, but I know that Mrs. Bernet will make everyone feel very welcome. She has a lot of offer our group and I have enjoyed hearing some of her ideas for the upcoming semester. Read Mrs. Bernet's bio at the bottom.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">So, will we ever see Mr. Gaskin again? I sure hope so. After all, his office is in the main church and he is very likely to check in on how we are doing, from time to time. The decision to leave Encore, was not an easy one for him. In talking to him the other day, he is at peace with his decision. He is happy and positive about his new path. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">I am working on an updated enrollment form for the fall. The semester begins September 10th.The link will be on this site, as well as on facebook. Please share our information with families that would be interested in what Encore offers.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">We will continue to meet at the Morris Baptist Center - 146 Indian Ave - in Lawrence, KS - on Friday mornings. We are a year long program, divided into semesters. Fees are $95 a semester, and we have a family discount for families with more than one student enrolled with the same director. We plan on having a Christmas and a spring recital. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Due to the results from Covid, not all the groups mentioned in the sidebar (right side of this page) are being offered. Please refer to the new schedule that will be announced on the enrollment form, which is now included the link, in the post above..</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Let me know if you have any questions - hsmom@sbcglobal.net - 785-841-6308. </div><div dir="ltr">Watch this site, and our FB page, for updates and the link to the fall enrollment form.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Martha Bachert</div><div dir="ltr">Founder and Executive Director</div><div dir="ltr">Encore Homeschool Fine Arts</div><div dir="ltr">Lawrence, KS</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 16px;"><div class="P_0 je_fq7" style="padding: 0px;"><ul class="hd_n D_F eo_HB M_gQyVX P_0" style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><li class="E_6Fd5 Y_6LEV" data-test-id="attachment-tray-list-item" style="margin-right: 16px; margin-top: 20px;"><div class="W_3n93F p_R" data-test-id="attachment-item" style="position: relative; width: 120px;"><div class="A_6Eb4 i_6FIA J_x D_F r_P" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; cursor: pointer; display: flex; font-family: YahooSans, "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"><div class="en_0" style="flex-shrink: 0;"><a class="D_F" data-test-id="attachment-download" href="https://dl-mail.ymail.com/ws/download/mailboxes/@.id==VjN-fXWLv3EduAVENc63ffayOy_zK5pe_m6R1dFnaHeN2-Gcm29Z-oLQ1IjknztmuREbA6AlqyNH-3B4FbF3GauIrA/messages/@.id==ACy_KY5otWrEYNemZwOxUG68z7E/content/parts/@.id==2/raw?appid=YMailNorrin&ymreqid=6081c021-30d7-6430-1c6c-eb0005010c00&token=zitEzqOML3j84e6ealFTT5U7-km5qEQF52lp7AcCuBZctdbZ9TsFjEA8Xy-pppsBW4CQ00V_eW89VpN1qJDn28PlumNi0oUEmk1uvsIcytyx0UqBtoFTSJB4Z3w7Qd4E" style="color: #1d2228; display: flex; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="D_F ek_BB o_h J_x C_Z1VRpVF Q_67SN W_3mS2U" style="-webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; color: #828c93; display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-left: -1px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;" title="Bio for Encore.pdf"><div class="D_F u_e69" style="display: flex;"></div></span></a></div></div></div></li></ul><ul class="hd_n D_F eo_HB M_gQyVX P_0" style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;">*** Mrs. Bernet's bio:</ul><ul class="hd_n D_F eo_HB M_gQyVX P_0" style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;">My name is Lauri Bernet, and I am so excited to start a new venture with Encore Fine Arts program, to help train students to love music and do their best. I have 32 years experience as a private music teacher, and have been a music therapist for 27 years. I have operated Joyful Noise Music since Fall of 1994, and started a new business - Upward Tutoring, in Summer 2020.</ul><div>A little about my education: I received my BA in Music (Percussion& Voice) in 1994, from Southeast Missouri State University, and completed Master's Coursework in Music Therapy at KU in 1997. I was blessed to teach music at Veritas Christian School from July 2013-July 2020, and established many new traditions there, and directed 5th and 6th Grade BAnd, 7-12th Grade Band, JH Choir, HS Choir, Class Guitar, Eagle Song Worship Team, and National Anthem Team.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love being involved and working in local churches, and in other Christian organizations in our area. I especially love the Worship Ministry, and working with children of all ages, to pass along God's Word. The photo below was taken by Brad (husband). Ethan (son), myself, and Jeremy (brother), at Ethan's High School Graduation in 2020. Brand and I look forward to time with our family, traveling, and cheering for K-State (where Ethan will attend in the fall, even though the entire family cheers for KU) - we are trying new things!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZ6gpijmEd4P5kt10d3Iu4K1dYFzxzpvQbRzlpjBT7YL5XJxlHfmHJoanyv-10G9SxSlxeiemEsv3FGRheVfUDQSTUO522cyR9PxXQ34F2o1rd1mvXcmRE9ckaaZntO6DWAnDUGvSndXp/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="995" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZ6gpijmEd4P5kt10d3Iu4K1dYFzxzpvQbRzlpjBT7YL5XJxlHfmHJoanyv-10G9SxSlxeiemEsv3FGRheVfUDQSTUO522cyR9PxXQ34F2o1rd1mvXcmRE9ckaaZntO6DWAnDUGvSndXp/" width="309" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-10143040690103384222021-05-17T15:38:00.000-07:002021-05-17T15:38:23.121-07:00Fall 2021 - <div>Encore will begin meeting on September 10th.</div><div><br /></div><div>At this time, all groups will meet in person, at 146 Indian Ave - in Lawrence, KS If there is a change in protocols, and changes need to be made, we will look at options.</div><div><br /></div><div>If your student is not able to attend in-person classes, and wants to meet with the group online, please contact me - <b>hsmom@sbcglobal.net</b>. We are not sure if online will be an option, but want to hear from those that would like that to be offered. </div><div><br /></div><div>Enrollment will be done online, via a link that can be found on this site, as well as facebook. Once times have been solidified, the form will be available. We ask that only one form be filled out, per family. The enrollment form is for definite enrollment, so we can depend on the enrollment numbers turned in.</div><div><br /></div><div>The schedule of groups and fees will be posted here, when available.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you all enjoy your summer.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-28301317668084373972020-12-15T07:21:00.006-08:002021-01-14T17:55:45.942-08:00Spring Semester 2021<p> Fall semester has ended. It was very successful, in spite of all the obstacles, thanks to the directors and parents for being flexible. </p><p>Online groups - World Percussion and Bitty Beats will continue online, guitar and choir have an online option, as well as in person, band/strings will only meet in person.<b> World Percussion and Bitty Beats</b> <b>will begin on January 22nd and ends on April 16th - 12 weeks of classes, with Good Friday off.</b></p><p>In person groups: Choir, Guitar, and Band/Strings will <b>begin on Friday, February 5th, and ends on Friday, April 30th - 12 weeks</b> of classes, with Good Friday off. A traditional recital is not planned, but we may look at an online option. For in person groups, there will be a cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces required and a protocol to follow, so the church is left sanitized at the end of the day. </p><p>In person groups include choir, guitar, and band/strings, and meet at 146 Indian Ave.</p><p>Here is the link to the online enrollment form:</p><p>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3D9MRNJyXZDPRRx-Sq2FQ97CEC_3qfJPRHAoq105A68p6Lw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0</p><p><b>Fees:</b></p><p><b>Can be paid in person, for in person classes. Online student fees can be mailed to the director.</b></p><p>Band and Strings - $95.00 - payable to Tony Swisher - 1841 W. Ferrel Dr. Olathe, KS 66061</p><p>Guitar - $95.00 - payable to John Gaskin - 2904 Atchison Circle Lawrence, KS 66047</p><p>Choir - $70.00 (no charge for those enrolled in guitar) - also payable to John Gaskin</p><p>World Percussion - $80.00 - payable to Emily Bachert - 3119 W. 29th Ter. Lawrence, KS 66047</p><p>Bitty Beats - $70.00 - payable to Emily Bachert - 3119 W. 29th Ter. Lawrence, KS 66047</p><p><br /></p><p>There is a discounted fee for two or more students, from the same family, enrolled in band, strings, guitar or choir - as long as students have the same director. </p><p>If you have any questions, please contact Martha at hsmom@sbcglobal.net</p><p><br /></p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-79458608661771593932020-11-10T10:30:00.003-08:002020-11-10T18:54:16.817-08:00Stay tuned ..... updated information coming soon<p> Fall semester is coming to a close soon. We appreciated all of the families that enrolled this fall. We were certain that we could make it work, and it has gone well, despite some glitches.</p><p>Watch this site and/or Encore's facebook page, for spring semester enrollment information. </p><p>Happy Thanksgiving!</p>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-31215017499667190512020-07-23T14:44:00.004-07:002020-08-13T09:59:56.382-07:00It is beginning to come togetherUpdate - we now have class times and decisions made about in person and online options. The enrollment link is below. Please read info below the link for dates and additional information. Let me know if you have any questions. <div><br /></div><div>* * * There have been a few inquiries about the wearing of masks. All entering the building will be asked to wear a mask. Students may remove their masks upon entering the room and sitting in their seat. Students will be expected to put their masks back on after class, while leaving the room and building. The group(s) will follow the guidelines for whatever level we are at, during the semester. * * *<br />
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We will be offering Band, Strings, Choir, Guitar, World Percussion, and Bitty Beats - a preschool music program. Please note that all groups perform secular music, <b>except</b> choir and guitar. Online options are Choir, Guitar, World Percussion, and Guitar. Bands/Strings are in person only. Guitar and Choir have the option of either online or in person. Those interested in online groups can be from anywhere in the country, as long as there is a good internet connection.<br />
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We are working to finalize plans for the fall semester - our 18th year. No doubt it will be a different year from those past, but we are proceeding with the best plan we can come up with, due to the circumstances.<br />
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All the groups are being considered and worked on, however today, we are focusing on one group that has been finalized and ready to take enrollment - <b>Bitty Beats</b>. This is our preschool class for kids 2 1/2 - 6 years old. This class will meet virtually, through Zoom. The director, Miss Emily has experience with teaching groups online and will offer a great option for kids, that won't have to leave their home. This also allows kids from all over the country to join in. If have relatives that would be interested in a 30 minute music class for their preschooler, please let them know about Bitty Beats.<br />
The class is $60. for 10 weeks of classes. A variety of themes, props, and materials are used, to supplement at-home learning.<br />
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Classes start on September 18th, and run through November 20th - on Fridays, at 10am. Contact me at hsmom@sbcglobal.net with questions and enrollment information.<br />
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Stay tuned to our sites. We will be posting information about band, choir, strings, world percussion, and guitar classes.<br />
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<br /></div>Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-87432052705107598172020-07-03T18:47:00.001-07:002020-07-09T08:34:16.826-07:00Looking toward fallCovid has certainly had an impact on our group.<br />
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The Encore directors are working on putting groups together, based on the interest of returning families. If you have not received a survey, please email hsmom@sbcglobal.net for a link to the survey.<br />
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Some families are willing to return, to groups, in person. Others have expressed interest in online options. Once we hear from the majority of our families, and interested new families, decisions can be made.<br />
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Thanks for all your support. Stay tuned to this site and our group facebook site, for updates.<br />
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New and returning families can submit the survey at the link below.<br />
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<br />Encore Homeschool Fine Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227636724959839384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260854666747175935.post-45065073275285918612020-03-29T19:09:00.001-07:002020-03-29T19:09:50.183-07:00End of semester announcement<div dir="ltr">
Well, here we are - at the end of March, and still unable to get back to normal. It goes without saying, that we are not going to return this semester, but wanted to reach out anyway. I am sad, for many reasons - this has been hard for the directors and me. We wanted to get back to rehearsals and prepare for a recital.</div>
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I sent out a video to the Bitty Beats families, and I hope they will share it with others. It is also posted on our Encore fb page, the Lawrence Learning Link, and my personal fb page. Emily has gone to a few nursing facilities, singing to residents from outside their windows. She is able to teach her private lessons remotely, but much of her business has come to a halt. Three of my five kids are self-employed - it has been tough on many.</div>
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Mr. Swisher and I talked this morning, he is working from home, on instruments that he took home when Meyer Music closed. He mentioned that he was running out of paper towels, so my oldest son, who lives a few blocks away, is taking him a few rolls today. He needs them for his work, with all the chemicals he uses. This virus has now reduced our conversation to the differences in various brands of toilet paper. Wow, how times have changed. I am pretty sure that Mr Swisher and I have never had that discussion before. </div>
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Mr. Gaskin and I have conversed over text this week. All seems to be well at his house. Since we are neighbors, I can see him in his kitchen - it may sound like I stalk him, but I don't. His sweet daughter, Sarah, has come back home, so I know he is enjoying having her around. I checked on Buttons, and all is well with him. HIs wife is an essential employee, at a bank, which only allow drive through transactions. Keep all those that are deemed "essential" - in your thoughts and prayers.</div>
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I am working remotely from home, as is my husband. He teaches middle school social studies, online - so he is plenty busy. My work is certainly easier when face-to-face, but it is amazing how we all adapt, when called to. Those who know me well, know that I lost one of my dogs this week - on my birthday, no less. It seemed compounded by the state we are all in. I had to say my goodbyes at the door, only pets and personnel allowed inside. It has been hard, but I decided to get busy checking on people, seeing what they might need, and that has lifted my spirits. Once I can get some elastic, I plan on making masks for medical and essential workers.</div>
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I miss you all. I miss hearing the music, watching you all visiting and enjoying each other's company. I miss helping a sewing student finish a project that she was very excited about. I miss being and feeling normal. I appreciate you all. If you would like, shoot me a message about how and what you are doing. </div>
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You all take care and stay safe.</div>
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Martha</div>
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