Winneconne Area Homeschoolers

03/30/2026

WAH - change in plans for tomorrow! Many of our families had busy Spring Breaks and were not able to complete their interviews. We have decided to extend the deadline for interview presentations and move those presentations to May 19th.
Tomorrow morning at homeschool group we will instead be doing an activity that requires no prep. We will have each student choose a book in the library to review and create a book review to share with each other and other library patrons. Following that, there will be time for games, schoolwork, or free time in the library.
Thanks for being understanding as we make this last minute change and we look forward to seeing those presentations in May!

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

WAH group is not meeting this week Tuesday (March 17). We will see you back for the interview presentations on March 31. Check our page, group, and email newsletter for more details on that. Here is the link to what we would have been following if you would like to try the chalk pastels at home:

https://youtu.be/LNjdU3yXx9A?si=t_LxDLBGCxasAiI7

11/06/2025

WAH November News -
Winneconne Area Homeschoolers
November 2025

Hi Homeschoolers!
October was a full and fun month with a successful kite making day, felt bookmark making, and botany presentations. Last week we split into 2 groups with our teens learning book binding and our elementary students watching the documentary Chimpanzee together. Yesterday we had 16 students and their families join us for a program and guided hike at Mosquito Hill in New London. It was a fantastic day of learning and exploring led by their dynamic naturalist Ms. Ally. We look forward to going back again this winter or spring for another program.
Only 5 more meetings together as a group before we break for the winter. The week of Thanksgiving we will not have official programming but we encourage families to visit the library and get stocked up on books for the Thanksgiving break. If you have a program that you are interested in leading next semester or can offer to lead a preplanned program, please let us know this month, as we will be finalizing next semester’s schedule in December.
Happy Homeschooling!
Natalie Pingel
Winneconne Area Homeschoolers
[email protected]
920-382-3510

Here’s what’s coming up in November 2025:

Lego Challenge & Build or Teen Chalk Pastels Project - Nov 11
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages for Lego Challenge, Chalk Pastels Project is Middle School/High School only

This month’s lego challenge: Create a Lego Lunch. Build foods out of lego bricks to make a lego lunch to show to the group. After students present their creations, enjoy free building with friends with the library’s collection of bricks.
Middle School/High School students may elect to join us for a chalk pastels project instead in the Library Lounge that morning. Chalk pastels can be a bit messy, so please bring an art shirt or dress appropriately.
Lego Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60264064-wahlego
Teen Chalk Pastel Project Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60247215-wahteen

Career Day Panel - Nov 18
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages

WAH Career Day will be set up as a panel discussion with our panelists each having the opportunity to tell us a little bit about what they do and their road to that career. This is an opportunity for students to listen and learn from professionals in our community as they are beginning their future career exploration. Know someone who would like to join our panel of presenters that day? Please email me their contact information asap and I can reach out to them with an invitation.
Career Day Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60266513-wahcareer

Teen Girl Book Club - Nov 18
4:30-5:30pm
Winneconne Library
Girls, Ages 11-18

Discussing: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Discussion is moderated by Winneconne Area Homeschoolers Coordinator: Natalie Pingel. Girls ages 11-18 only. Parents are welcome to participate if interested, otherwise this is a drop off program.
Please sign up here, as we will be ordering pizza for the group this month:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60266813-teen

Peer Presentations: Artist or Musician - Dec 2
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages

Bring your Artist or Musician project and be ready to share a little bit with the group about what you have created/researched. These projects can include a report about an artist or musician of your choosing, a musical piece to play for the group, a recreated artwork from the artist, a poster, diorama, infographic, comic strip, or model/lego build. These presentations are meant to be a fun exploration of the subject, please tailor to your student’s needs and enjoy. Students can put as little or as much time into them as they choose. They can be done individually or as a family collaboration. Please label your project with a title and your name.
Peer Presentation Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60267056-wahpeer

Family Holiday Book Club - Dec 9
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.Read our family book club pick for this semester at home and then join us at the library on this day to briefly discuss, then enjoy popcorn together while we watch the film released last year. Even if you don’t read the book, you can still join us to view the movie on this day.
Best Christmas Pageant Movie Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60267198-wahfamily

WAH Holiday Party/Ornament Craft or Teens Craft/Events - Dec 16
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages for Ornament Craft, Teens Craft/Events is Middle School/High School only
Elementary Students will be creating an ornament craft to take home and we will be doing a couple other fun holiday activities. You may bring a treat to share with the group this day.
Middle School/High School students will be crafting or chatting about current events this day.
One Sign Up For Both Things That Day:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60271475-wahholiday

Teen Girl Book Club - Dec 16
4:30-5:30pm
Winneconne Library
Girls, Ages 11-18

Instead of discussing 1 book, we will be Speed Dating with several books that will be possible reading picks for our group in 2026.
We will also be doing a blind book exchange. If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped chapter book or graphic novel with a note on the outside with a short description but NOT the title.
After our speed dating we will be exchanging the books and enjoying Christmas treats if you would like to bring something to contribute. Discussion is moderated by Winneconne Area Homeschoolers Coordinator: Natalie Pingel. Girls ages 11-18 only. Parents are welcome to participate if interested, otherwise this is a drop off program.
Sign up Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-60271756-teen

10/04/2025

Winneconne Area Homeschoolers
October 2025

Hi Homeschoolers!
Please note, effective beginning in October, our NEW TIME for our group meetings will be 9:30-11:30am on Tuesday mornings at the Winneconne Public Library. We have had to make a change to better accommodate the staffing availability at the library. We hope that many of you will continue to be able to join us at this new time.
A few celebrations from September: We had 47 students attend our Cereal Book Report Day with over 30 students sharing a Book Report Box that they brought. Later in the month we greeted Josh and Payton from Premier Bank in Winneconne who educated 17 of our pr***en and teen students on all things money and making their own SMART financial goals for their futures. Finally, we enjoyed a beautiful fall day learning and playing together at Homeschool Field Day with FUSION and SO many friends of all ages with approximately 50 students participating. We are looking forward to a full and fantastic October.
Happy Homeschooling!
Natalie Pingel
Winneconne Area Homeschoolers
[email protected]
920-382-3510

Here’s what’s coming up in October 2025:

Kite Making Day - Oct 7
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages

Create kites together in the library and then fly them across the street at Waterfront Park, weather permitting. All supplies will be provided, please sign up asap as we cannot guarantee enough supplies if you do not sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-59183117-kite

Felt Bookmarks - Oct 14
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages

Craft your own felt bookmark to keep or give away as a gift. All supplies will be provided, please sign up so we can plan!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-59183811-felt

Peer Presentations: Botany - Oct 21
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages

Bring your Botany project and be ready to share a little bit with the group about what you have created/researched. BOTANY projects can include a report about a plant of your choosing, a botany experiment you can bring or show evidence of, a poster, diorama, art creation, infographic, comic strip, or model/lego build. They can be done individually or as a family collaboration. Please label your project with a title and your name.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-59183989-peer

Teen Girl Book Club - Oct 21
4:30-5:30pm
Winneconne Library
Girls, Ages 11-18

Discussing: Alias Anna by Susan Hood
and A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll this month.
Discussion is moderated by Winneconne Area Homeschoolers Coordinator: Natalie Pingel. Girls ages 11-18 only. Parents are welcome to participate if interested, otherwise this is a drop off program.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-59184724-teen

Documentary & Discussion or Teen Bookbinding Class - Oct 28
9:30am
Winneconne Library
All Ages for Documentary, Bookbinding is Middle School/High School only

We will be watching a portion of the documentary from Disney Nature: Chimpanzee. We will then be heading into the library to check out books on animals that we are interested in learning about and discuss what we thought about the documentary.

Middle School/High School students may elect to join us for Bookbinding instead in the Library Lounge that morning. Evelyn will be leading us through a tutorial on what bookbinding is and how to do it. Every participant will leave with their own bound book to keep. Please Register by October 14 so we can plan for adequate supplies.
Documentary Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-59184379-documentary

Bookbinding Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-59184918-teen

Mosquito Hill Field Trip - November 4
1:30-3:30 pm
Mosquito Hill Nature Center, N3880 Rogers Rd, New London, WI 54961
All Ages

Join us for a trip to Mosquito Hill in New London. Must REGISTER BY October 21st. Cost is $2.50 per student, ages 4 & under free, adults free. Payment can be made to Natalie Pingel via Venmo or in cash at homeschool group anytime in October. All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for supervision. We will meet with a naturalist for a program on winter animal adaptations followed by a guided hike up the hill to uncover animal homes and signs.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAFAB2FA3FFC61-59185115-mosquito

09/29/2025

TIME CHANGE going forward: WAH moves to Mornings

Please note, effective beginning in October, our NEW TIME for our group meetings will be 9:30-11:30am on Tuesday MORNINGS at the Winneconne Public Library. We have had to make a change to better accommodate the staffing availability at the library. We hope that many of you will continue to be able to join us at this new time.

This change does not apply to Homeschool Field Day this week which will still be meeting at Winnebago County Park 1:30-3:30pm on Tuesday September 30th.
See the next post with our revised Fall Semester schedule, and the upcoming individual Facebook events or our event email later this week for the sign up links.
Happy Homeschooling!
Natalie Pingel
Winneconne Area Homeschoolers Coordinator [email protected]
920-382-3510

09/26/2025

Hi Homeschoolers! Just a reminder to register now for Homeschool Field Day, 1:30-3:30pm on Tuesday, September 30th, if you have not done so yet! So far there are over 40 homeschool students attending this fun day hosted by FUSION. The afternoon will consist of stations in Pickleball, Kickball, Volleyball, Disc Golf, and Group Games. Please register with the link below and pay. If you are waiting to see if this will fit in your schedule, know that they will also be accepting on site registration and payment before the Field Day starts on Tuesday.
A big thank you to FUSION and their many volunteers for partnering with WAH to make this Field Day happen. Winneconne Area Homeschoolers will not be meeting at the Winneconne Library next week, instead we will see you at Field Day on Tuesday!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschool-fall-field-day-with-fusion-2025-tickets-1596570769149?aff=oddtdtcreator

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09/11/2025

September Update:
Hi Homeschoolers! We have had a fantastic start to September. A beautiful walk on the Wiouwash trail last week and a fun Lego Challenge Day and Teen Current Events discussion this week. 10 moms got together for the Dessert and Devotional night this week and we all walked away feeling refreshed and more connected- so we will have to plan another one of those events again this year.
Thank you to all of the families who have joined us in these activities and if you haven’t made it over to us on Tuesday afternoons, remember that we are a drop-in group, so join us whenever you can.
Because of the large increase in our group size this year, we will be introducing signups for our weekly meetings so that we can plan for space and supplies. Please use the signup links for each week’s event if you know you will be attending. Please still come even if you forgot to sign up or become available at the last minute, we will always try to have a couple extra supplies on hand.
Happy Homeschooling!
Natalie Pingel
Winneconne Area Homeschoolers
[email protected]
920-382-3510

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