August Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Storm Chaser Stables August 2022 Newsletter Hello to all of our fantastic farm families! We are beginning our next cycle for the 2022-23 year. Parents, please keep in touch with us regarding schedule requests or changes as the new school year kicks off. This year we are seeking parent volunteers to help out on the farm with caretaking tasks and assisting with group activities. We are also recruiting for our growing Board of Directors. Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in becoming involved! Upcoming Planned CLOSURE! Our next break will be for Thanksgiving this Fall! Mark your calendars for the break, we will be closed November 19-27th for Thanksgiving Week. Student of the Month! This month we would like to recognize Charlotte Kim, our fantastic working student! Charlotte helps out around the farm with feedings, mentoring, and chores. She is an amazing role model to other students and always has a hard working ready-to-learn attitude. We’re so proud to have you on our team, Char! T-Shirt Design Contest Results! This year our T-Shirt design contest had a prompt of “Kindness” and we saw several beautiful and inspiring entries. Congratulations to Miss Sophia Boone for winning the T-Shirt design contest of 2022-23! Look for this winning design in the merch shop by the end of August. FINAL VOTE for NEW SCS Merchandise Designs! We are working on a new line of designs for our merchandise, including everyone’s favorite lesson ponies. Who do you want to see on a shirt? Vote here before August 31st to let us know who you want to see on a shirt first! What pony do you want to see on a shirt first? Start the survey! Farm School Day Program 2022-23 Year Begins August 15! We now have a few openings for part/full time Farm School! This year we continue to partner with Acellus Academy, an online program that is fully accredited with transferrable credits. Farm School includes daily academic blocks with tutoring available to all students, mindful movement, horsemanship option on certain days, expressive art projects, nature exploration, and free play on the farm. Learners may attend with flexible scheduling options—please contact us with your family’s unique academic needs! Farm Preschool 2022-23 Kickoff! Preschool half-days are open to ages 3-5 from 9am-12:30pm. Littles will participate in group literacy activities, quarterly electives, nature play, and more! Fill out this form to apply for Farm Preschool. Homeschool Drop-in Option for 2022-23! Attention homeschoolers! We will continue to accommodate learners bringing their own curriculum (perfect for youth in need of tutoring) or drop-ins to one or more of our elective classes for socializing and group fun. Homeschool families are welcome to drop in, so please take advantage of our farm campus and knowledgeable staff! Contact us at [email protected] to confirm drop-in days at least 48 hours prior to attendance. Class schedules will be released each quarter via our newsletter and website update. First quarter class options include Academics, Mindful Movement, Expressive Art, and Recess. See the infographic below: SCS Equestrian Team Attending Another Event! Our team will be visiting Silver Star Farm this weekend, August 16th for another show! Cheer them on at the event, or wish them good luck in passing. More updates coming in our next newsletter! Interested in the show experience for your child? SCS Equestrian Team membership is offered by invitation to horsemanship students who exemplify our farm’s core values of kindness, safety, horsemanship skillset excellence, and sportsmanship. Team members are eligible to attend off-site events, such as shows and group trail rides! Horsemanship Class Availability Updates! Class openings are as follows: Tuesday 3:30-5pm Beginner - TWO Openings Wednesday 10am-11:30am Homeschool - ONE Opening Thursday 3:30-5pm Intermediate Equestrian Team - ONE Openings Friday 3:30-5pm Beginner Equestrian Team - ONE Opening Booking Equine Therapy Sessions Now! Horses support our mental health by helping us hone wellness skillsets and relationships. SCS LLC partners with Roots and Wings Counseling LLC to provide equine therapy options to local residents. Book an equine therapy session with us and see for yourself! Email us at [email protected] for more information. Mark Your Calendars — Important Dates Below: Farm School 2022-23 Begins Monday August 15 SCS Equestrian Team Shows at Silver Star Farm on Saturday August 13 Scroll down to see more photo updates of our students on the farm. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more frequent updates! We’ll see you soon with more news. Stay well! Warmly, Jeni & Evie at SCS LLC View SCS Merchandise Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*. All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|* *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|**|END:IF|* Update Preferences | Unsubscribe *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*