Sacramento Homeschool Meetup Group Guidelines
~Who We Are~
We are an organization for Christain homeschooling mothers and their children. The
meetings and support focus of this group are especially designed for moms and kids, but
there are sometimes events in which fathers are welcome and encouraged to come, too.
If you have not started homeschooling yet, but are seriously considering this excellent
choice, we warmly welcome you to participate in our meetings and events.
~What We Do~
We meet regularly for field trips, park days, skating, bowling, and other fun ideas that
pop up. We also have an Art Co-op run by Laurie. We also offer a Teen Girls Group and
a Teen Boys Group.
Most of our activities are for mothers and their kids, but sometimes we meet for “Mom’s
Night Out” at Starbucks, etc. and leave the kids in the care of others.
~Our Purpose~
Our purpose is to uplift and encourage each other in this great adventure of
homeschooling our children, facilitate networking among homeschooling families, and
provide a social outlet for mothers and their children.
~Some Guidelines~
A few agreements laid out ahead of time can make things run a lot more smoothly for
everyone.
1) Mothers, please monitor your children at all times when we’re together. We care
about you and your little ones, and want our get-togethers to be a safe gathering. With
this in mind, you’ll need to be with you children at all times; no drop-offs can be allowed.
2) Emotional and spiritual safety are important, too, as is good character development so
please talk with your children before our meetings about appropriate behavior towards
one another. We’re not looking for perfect kids (or moms) or we’d have zero attendance!
But we are looking for a commitment to good character, respect, communication, and the
basics: no hitting, biting, name-calling, etc.
When meeting in other member’s homes, it’s important to instruct your children to
respect their house rules.
3) As a courtesy to everyone, arrival time for field trips should be 15 minutes early.
4) Nursing moms: If you’re breastfeeding, we’re extremely supportive that
you’ve made this ideal choice for your baby and welcome you to nurse freely at our
gatherings. Out of consideration for others, though, please make an effort to be modest
in doing so.
5) While suggestions for meetup activities and locations are highly encouraged by all
members (we want your ideas!!) only the designated organizers of the group will
officially choose, arrange, and announce meetups. This is necessary for us to all be on
the same page, and for access to meetups to be available to everyone.
If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions please don’t hesitate to
contact the organizer, Shellie Collins.
~Group Organizers~
Shellie: Lead Organizer & Teen Boys Group Organizer
Kelly: Assistant Organizer
Laurie: Art Co-op Organizer
Elaine: Teen Girls Group Organizer
This homeschooling group exists for all of us, and your feedback is vital to its ongoing
benefit! Each mother and child brings their own gifts and unique contribution to the
group as a whole, and I’m sincerely thankful for the opportunity to have each of you
participate.
Sincerely,
Shellie Collins
Lead Organizer