HOPE for Homeschoolers

All are welcome to join us at our Saturday Gatherings during the months of March, May, July, Sept, & Nov (sorry no child care available) @Calvary Castle Rock 1480 Canyon Drive, from 9:15-10:30 (unless otherwise noted) & monthly free Art Days.

Our goal is to provide resources, connections & Biblical encouragement from seasoned homeschooling moms to local homeschool moms.

*We will post events, with all the details & reminders on our facebook group and Sign up Genius

• Oct 24th / 4-9pm / Founding Families Costume Party & Constitution Challenge / A playful evening of costumes, Constitution Challenge presentations, distinguished judges, and a powerful keynote — all to celebrate the Constitution and invest in tomorrow’s leaders. Keynote Speaker, Jack Phillips, is the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop. In 2012, he declined to create a custom wedding cake for a same-sex couple, citing his Christian religious beliefs against same-sex marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately ruled in his favor. Phillips faced additional lawsuits, ultimately dismissed, ending more than a decade of litigation in which he prevailed. Learn more and register here

• November 14th / Saturday Gathering -Kashia Davis & Colleen Enos, Director of Government Relations for CHEC (Christian Home Educators of Colorado) will be sharing about Biblical Worldview in your home, what happened this past legislative session & the status of home education freedom. Bring your questions!

• DATES TBD / HOLIDAY ART DAYS COMING SOON -Join us for a time of fellowship and art with your kids and moms.

• Do you have ideas & willingness to help plan & serve on our HOPE for Homeschoolers helper team? Reach out to Colleen at Csprister@reagan.com if you would like to join our January planning meeting for 2027.

Use this link to print a copy of the full year of upcoming Saturday Gatherings.

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✅Adventure Academy of Castle Rock / http://www.adventureacademyco.com

✅Arma Dei Collaborative / https://armadeiacademy.com/acad.../homeschool-collaborative/

✅Artios Academies of Greenwood Village / http://www.artiosacademies.com

✅Castle Rock Christian Academy two-day Collective / https://forms.gle/jLtNUWcWFQAvLRFM7

✅Castle Rock Online Reading Tutor / http://www.castlerockonlinereadingtutor.com

✅Classical Conversations / https://info.classicalconversations.com/

✅Child of God Schole / https://charlottemasonincommunity.com/listing/child-of-god-schole/

✅Christian Home Educators of Colorado / CHEC / http://chec.org

✅Credo Academy / https://www.homeschool-life.com/1885/

✅Deeply Rooted / https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com

✅Great American Outpost / http://www.greatamericanoutpost.org/

✅Joyful Light Youth Christian Theater / https://www.joyfullighttheater.org/

✅Redemptive Dance Ministries / https://www.rdm.life/

✅Shiloh Christian Academy / http://shilohedu.org

✅Shine Learning Solutions / http://www.shinelearningsolutions.com

✅Stoa Speech & Debate / mailto:castlerockstoa@yahoo.com

✅Suzuki Violin Lessons / Catherine Root: catjroot@gmail.com

✅True North Homeschool / https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com

✅Wonder Homeschool community (Choir, Art, Music & More) / https://letswonder.org/

✅Click here for more details on a list of Douglas County private & publicly funded 1 or 2 day co-ops, enrichment programs, tutoring & businesses that provide homeschool classes.

Have you been following the new homeschool legislation? If not, here are some resources for you to read, pray, and consider as you decide on any changes for the next school year. As most are aware we stand with HSLDA, CC, CHEC & others to attend and support private homeschool programs whenever possible. Please reach out if you have questions. ~Colleen Sprister

Do you have questions about how recent legislation (SB26-023) that adds new restrictions and oversight to government funded part-time enrichment programs will affect you? Here is a document with UPDATES ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NOI VS UMBRELLA/ INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN COLORADO and the new legislation.

2.) ART DAYS: Wendy Hellmann will be coordinating our art days again this year. Details will be posted in our facebook group and on the sign up genius page. To ensure we have enough supplies, please RSVP on sign up genius (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48ACAB23A6FE3-61728436-homeschool). These days are free whenever possible and occasionally donations are accepted towards supplies (no obligation). Please reach out to Wendy directly if you have any questions, suggestions, or if you’d like to help coordinate an Art Day: WendyHellmann@icloud.com or (805) 390-3784

3.) REGULAR SCHEDULED HOMESCHOOL EVENTS:

• Roller Skating! / 12-2pm / Skate City 5801 S Lowell Way, Littleton, CO 80123 / $8.00 per skater includes rental All homeschool kids are welcome. Bring your friends! January 16, 2026, February 13, 2026, March 13, 2026, April 17, 2026, May 15, 2026. These dates are subject to change based on Skate City's Spring Break schedules. Email Diane with Questions or to get on her email list: otdcellison@yahoo.com

• Larkspur Family Worship Nights & swing DANCING! Sundays in Douglas County /Get more details and join the email list for upcoming dances here.

4.) MENTOR MOMS: Would you like to connect with a seasoned homeschool mom (via phone or in person) for help on your journey? Please feel free to reach out to one of these moms via email with a brief description of what you would like to discuss... getting started? middle or high school help? local connections? struggling learners?

• Jenna Clinefelter is a seasoned homeschool mom of four boys ages 6 to 15. The Clinefelters attend Calvary Castle Rock. Jenna loves to come along side new homeschooling families to help them get started. Curriculum questions, juggling toddlers, enrichment programs…please reach out jmclinefelter@msn.com with your questions.

• Lindsay Sawyer has been homeschooling her four kids since 2012 using a variety of methods. She has a heart for focusing on character and growing kids in the knowledge of God's Word. She attends Calvary Castle Rock and would be happy to encourage and support other Moms in their homeschooling journey.... please email her at sawyerfamily521@gmail.com

• Colleen Sprister has been homeschooling her 4 kids (now 16,18, 19 & 21) since 2006 through a variety of methods, her focus has been on discipleship, apprenticeships, & building a business using a self-directed learning model. They attend Calvary CR & she is open to support families who may struggle with dyslexia, sensory processing, & other learning struggles... please email her at Csprister@reagan.com

Looking for local 1 or 2 day co-ops, enrichment programs, tutoring & businesses that provide homeschool classes? details here

Are you curious what your homeschooling "style" could be? According to this article "There are 6 main styles: Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Unit Studies, Unschooling, and Eclectic." Check out this quick quiz to see yours.

These are great Bible resources from Cija (a mom from Calvary who homeschooled her 3 daughters through graduation). She is happy to answer questions and offer her resources for free! Check them out! Contact Cija Cooksey at cija3@icloud.com with any questions.

• Old Testament Video: https://youtu.be/bfob9MAisD0?si=IWz4MxljUHz_FYUR
• New Testament Video: https://youtu.be/Buxwb39dEY4?si=KKEprvPlnLVcfdrM
• Breaking Bread Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/cijasbreakingbread/
• Detailed videos on TikTok @cijas_faves

Hope for Homeschoolers is a community of homeschool families whose mission is to support one another through Biblical based encouragement. As many of us have middle &/or high schoolers we survived the little years and our heart is to give back to those younger & seasoned moms through encouraging them through the joys and challenges of homeschooling. Our goal is to encourage and support families by making connections with like-minded families; sharing available resources; and providing mentoring relationships. We also desire to support those considering homeschooling by providing a place to seek information.

To fulfill this mission, Hope for Homeschoolers offers Saturday gatherings every other month starting in March, art days, & more. These meetings give you the opportunity to hear from veteran homeschoolers and discuss a variety of topics concerning homeschooling. To join our email list & for more information please contact Colleen at Csprister@reagan.com

Blessings from our planning team,

Colleen Sprister, Rachel Davis, Jenna Clinefelter, Lindsay Sawyer, Margaret Benton, Anca Bradley, Wendy Hellmann, Jessica Stencer, Kim S, Tifany Borgelt, & more

Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

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