BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Upstate Homeschool Co-op - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Upstate Homeschool Co-op X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://upstatecoop.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Upstate Homeschool Co-op REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809 DTSTAMP:20250517T131049Z CREATED:20250517T130316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T131049Z UID:10001075-1754524800-1754697599@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:UHC Photo Day (with Shining Stars) - SPT Underclassmen DESCRIPTION:Visit Shining Star UHC Photo Day page for all details. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/uhc-photo-day-with-shining-stars-spt-underclassmen/ LOCATION:Church at the Mill – Spartanburg\, 4455 Anderson Mill Road\, Moore\, SC\, 29369\, United States CATEGORIES:Spartanburg ORGANIZER:MAILTO:ksbomar@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T160000 DTSTAMP:20250519T140950Z CREATED:20250224T015416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T140950Z UID:10000978-1755003600-1755014400@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:SPT - 7th-12th grade Student and Parent Orientation DESCRIPTION:DETAILS HERE URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-7th-12th-grade-student-and-parent-orientation-2/ LOCATION:Church at the Mill – Spartanburg\, 4455 Anderson Mill Road\, Moore\, SC\, 29369\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Schedule,Spartanburg,Middle School,High School ORGANIZER:MAILTO:ksbomar@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T124500 DTSTAMP:20250804T201021Z CREATED:20250316T205425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T201021Z UID:10000999-1755084600-1755089100@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:Google Apps & Digital Technology Workshop for 5th-8th Graders DESCRIPTION:This workshop meets five times and will focus on teaching digital basics through everyday problem-solving. We will use a curriculum developed by Google Education experts that equips your students with practical tech skills\, including how to understand Google Drive storage and organization\, make digital presentations\, do online research\, work with spreadsheets\, and more. We live in a world surrounded by technology and we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults\, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how to use technology effectively. This workshop will also teach your student to use the Jupiter Grades system to find assignments\, create and upload files to teachers\, use Google apps for IEW\, presentations\, and more! This class is perfect for beginning students and students who need a refresher on how to use these programs and tools. \nCourse Overview: \n\nSend emails with Gmail\nOrganize files using Google Drive\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Docs\, sharing/editing Docs)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Posters using Google Drawings)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Slides)\nEvaluate Credibility of Online Sources (research paper writing)\nCreate a study schedule to meet your goals (Google Sheets)\nCreate a Guessing Game (Google Forms)\nIntro/Overview of Jupiter Grades- checking assignments\, uploading work\, etc.\n\n2025 Dates: \n\nWednesday\, August 13: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 18: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 20: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 25: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 27: 11:30-12:45\n\nClasses will meet at UHC\, Grace Church Taylors Campus\, in room 110 (in the student center/small building-portico drop-off and pickup) on the above dates and times. \nClass limit: 5th-8th graders -12 students\nCost: $100 paid to Mrs.Collett by Aug. 13\, 2025: PayPal (mark@rocketdogmultimedia.com) or Venmo business (@mrscollettstem) \nMaterials Needed: \n\na laptop computer\, or Chromebook –must have WiFi and internet browsing capabilities\nfolder for class handouts\npencil and notebook paper\n\niPads or other tablets aren’t compatible with the lessons we will be doing for this class \nInstructor: Mrs. Carolyn Collett\, hstekteacher@gmail.com \n\nBS degree from Virginia Tech in Engineering and Technology Education.\nSC certified Engineering and Industrial Technology Education teacher\nSTEM teacher with 25+ years experience in the public\, private\, and homeschool settings URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/google-apps-digital-technology-workshop-for-5th-8th-graders-3/ LOCATION:UHC Student Center CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Summer Class,Elementary,Middle School ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Collett":MAILTO:ccollett@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T210000 DTSTAMP:20250516T093838Z CREATED:20250514T160100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T093838Z UID:10001047-1755248400-1755291600@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:High School Retreat Fun Day DESCRIPTION:High School Retreat Fun Day \nDate: August 15\, 2025 \nWhere: Look Up Lodge\n100 Look Up Lodge Rd\nTravelers Rest\, SC 29690 \nTime: 9:00am-9:00pm \nWho: 9-12th grade students at both the Greenville and Spartanburg campuses \nWhat’s Included: 2 meals\, water activities (slides\, paddle boards\, swimming)\, a big swing\, zipline\, rock wall\, recreational games (basketball\, whiffle ball\, soccer\, volleyball\, football)\, team-building activities\, praise and worship\, and a guest speaker. \nCost: $65.25 per student \nNotes: Girls must wear a one-piece bathing suit\, bring a change of clothes\, a towel\, closed-toe shoes (preferably tennis shoes)\, sunscreen\, a shirt\, and shorts that get wet during the zipline. \nSnack to Share: Please bring 10-12 individual packed snacks per chart below. \n9th grade students: Salty: Cheez it\, Goldfish\, Trail Mix\, Mixed Nuts\, etc.\n10th grade students: Chips\n11th grade students: Fruit: Bananas\, Apples\, Pears\, Oranges\n12th grade students: Sweet: Fruit snacks\, Granola Bars\, Rice Krispies\, Cookies\, etc. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/high-school-retreat-fun-day/ LOCATION:Private: Look Up Lodge\, 100 Look Up Lodge Rd.\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,High School Social,Spartanburg,High School ORGANIZER:MAILTO:ksbomar@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T124500 DTSTAMP:20250316T210500Z CREATED:20250316T210338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T210500Z UID:10001000-1755516600-1755521100@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:Google Apps & Digital Technology Workshop for 5th-8th Graders DESCRIPTION:This workshop meets five times and will focus on teaching digital basics through everyday problem-solving. We will use a curriculum developed by Google Education experts that equips your students with practical tech skills\, including how to understand Google Drive storage and organization\, make digital presentations\, do online research\, work with spreadsheets\, and more. We live in a world surrounded by technology and we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults\, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how to use technology effectively. This workshop will also teach your student to use the Jupiter Grades system to find assignments\, create and upload files to teachers\, use Google apps for IEW\, presentations\, and more! This class is perfect for beginning students and students who need a refresher on how to use these programs and tools. \nCourse Overview: \nSend emails with Gmail\nOrganize files using Google Drive\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Docs\, sharing/editing Docs)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Posters using Google Drawings)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Slides)\nEvaluate Credibility of Online Sources (research paper writing)\nCreate a study schedule to meet your goals (Google Sheets)\nCreate a Guessing Game (Google Forms)\nIntro/Overview of Jupiter Grades- checking assignments\, uploading work\, etc. \n2025 Dates:\nWednesday\, August 13: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 18: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 20: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 25: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 27: 11:30-12:45 \nClasses will meet at UHC\, Grace Church Taylors Campus\, in room 110 (in the student center/small building-portico drop-off and pickup) on the above dates and times. \nClass limit: 5th-8th graders -12 students\nCost: $100 paid to Mrs.Collett by Aug.13\, 2025\nPayPal (mark@rocketdogmultimedia.com) or Venmo business (@mrscollettstem) \nMaterials Needed:\na laptop computer\, or Chromebook –must have WiFi and internet browsing capabilities\nfolder for class handouts\npencil and notebook paper \niPads or other tablets aren’t compatible with the lessons we will be doing for this class \nInstructor: Mrs. Carolyn Collett\, hstekteacher@gmail.com \nBS degree from Virginia Tech in Engineering and Technology Education.\nSC certified Engineering and Industrial Technology Education teacher\nSTEM teacher with 25+ years experience in the public\, private\, and homeschool settings URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/google-apps-digital-technology-workshop-for-5th-8th-graders-4/2025-08-18/ LOCATION:UHC Student Center CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Summer Class,Elementary,Middle School ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Collett":MAILTO:ccollett@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T124500 DTSTAMP:20250316T210500Z CREATED:20250316T210338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T210500Z UID:10001001-1755689400-1755693900@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:Google Apps & Digital Technology Workshop for 5th-8th Graders DESCRIPTION:This workshop meets five times and will focus on teaching digital basics through everyday problem-solving. We will use a curriculum developed by Google Education experts that equips your students with practical tech skills\, including how to understand Google Drive storage and organization\, make digital presentations\, do online research\, work with spreadsheets\, and more. We live in a world surrounded by technology and we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults\, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how to use technology effectively. This workshop will also teach your student to use the Jupiter Grades system to find assignments\, create and upload files to teachers\, use Google apps for IEW\, presentations\, and more! This class is perfect for beginning students and students who need a refresher on how to use these programs and tools. \nCourse Overview: \nSend emails with Gmail\nOrganize files using Google Drive\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Docs\, sharing/editing Docs)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Posters using Google Drawings)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Slides)\nEvaluate Credibility of Online Sources (research paper writing)\nCreate a study schedule to meet your goals (Google Sheets)\nCreate a Guessing Game (Google Forms)\nIntro/Overview of Jupiter Grades- checking assignments\, uploading work\, etc. \n2025 Dates:\nWednesday\, August 13: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 18: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 20: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 25: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 27: 11:30-12:45 \nClasses will meet at UHC\, Grace Church Taylors Campus\, in room 110 (in the student center/small building-portico drop-off and pickup) on the above dates and times. \nClass limit: 5th-8th graders -12 students\nCost: $100 paid to Mrs.Collett by Aug.13\, 2025\nPayPal (mark@rocketdogmultimedia.com) or Venmo business (@mrscollettstem) \nMaterials Needed:\na laptop computer\, or Chromebook –must have WiFi and internet browsing capabilities\nfolder for class handouts\npencil and notebook paper \niPads or other tablets aren’t compatible with the lessons we will be doing for this class \nInstructor: Mrs. Carolyn Collett\, hstekteacher@gmail.com \nBS degree from Virginia Tech in Engineering and Technology Education.\nSC certified Engineering and Industrial Technology Education teacher\nSTEM teacher with 25+ years experience in the public\, private\, and homeschool settings URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/google-apps-digital-technology-workshop-for-5th-8th-graders-4/2025-08-20/ LOCATION:UHC Student Center CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Summer Class,Elementary,Middle School ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Collett":MAILTO:ccollett@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T132000 DTSTAMP:20250519T142459Z CREATED:20250519T141951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T142459Z UID:10001088-1755693900-1755696000@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:Senior Graduation Fall Meeting (GVL and SPT Students / Mandatory) DESCRIPTION:Mandatory Fall Graduation Meeting for seniors and their parents in the Student Center Multipurpose Room. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/senior-graduation-fall-meeting-gvl-and-spt-students-mandatory/ LOCATION:Grace Church – Taylors\, 2701 Wade Hampton Blvd.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Seniors,High School ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Martin":MAILTO:bmartin@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T000000 DTSTAMP:20250819T112503Z CREATED:20250814T120000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112503Z UID:10001180-1755734400-1755734400@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:SPT HS Theme Day: Camo Day DESCRIPTION:Students dress up in your favorite Camo outfit. No face paint allowed. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-hs-theme-day-camo-day/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Spartanburg,High School ORGANIZER;CN="Cindi Myers":MAILTO:myersklan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000 DTSTAMP:20250207T005246Z CREATED:20250207T005246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T005246Z UID:10000924-1755766800-1755781200@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:SPT UHC Parent Training Seminar for IEW Writing Courses 2025 DESCRIPTION:This training seminar is mandatory for parents enrolling students in the following Institute for Excellence in Writing courses at UHC: \n\n3rd Grade IEW\n4th Grade IEW\n5th Grade IEW\nIEW 1\, 6th Grade for Sixth Graders new to UHC\nIEW 1\, 7th-8th Grade for Seventh or Eighth Graders new to UHC\n\nThe UHC Parent Training Seminar for IEW writing courses at UHC is 4 hours long and includes a combination of a recorded training and live Q&A sessions. IEW’s founder\, Andrew Pudewa\, introduces the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style method of teaching writing briefly covering the nine units of structure and introducing several stylistic techniques. Participants will gain insight into why this method is so effective in teaching even the most reluctant writer. UHC Staff and IEW teachers will provide live Q&A sessions where they will explain how UHC applies IEW’s structure and style models in our writing classes. UHC staff and teachers will also offer parents the opportunity to ask questions and share input. \nThis seminar will be held at The Church at the Mill campus of UHC\, in the Student Center.  Families with students attending either GVL or SPT campus may attend this seminar. \nFind More Details: UHC Parent Training for IEW Writing Courses \nMaterials and Fees: Each attendee will need the handbook Teaching Writing: Structure and Style\, Second Edition. This resource is available at the IEW website or at Lifelong Learning Resources for $35. Please purchase the handbook before the workshop and bring it with you to the training. \nCost: The cost of the workshop is $20 for UHC members. You may Venmo:  https://venmo.com/u/Karla-Partin or pay cash or check payable to Karla Partin at the event. \nIf you have questions about this seminar\, email Karla Partin at kpartin@upstatecoop.org \n\n\n \n \n SPT IEW Parent Training Sign-Up 2025\n \n \n Parent Last Name(Required)Parent First Name(Required)Parent Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Check IEW class/classes applying to your family:(Required)\n \n IEW 3rd Grade\n \n \n IEW 4th Grade\n \n \n IEW 5th Grade\n \n \n IEW 1 for 6th Grade\n \n \n IEW1 for 7th/8th grade\n Which UHC campus will your student(s) be attending?(Required)\n \n Greenville Campus\n \n \n Spartanburg Campus\n \n \n Travelers Rest Campus\n Select all campuses that apply.\n Submit URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-uhc-parent-training-seminar-for-iew-writing-courses-2025/ LOCATION:Church at the Mill – Spartanburg\, 4455 Anderson Mill Road\, Moore\, SC\, 29369\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Elementary,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Karla Partin":MAILTO:karlakpartin@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T124500 DTSTAMP:20250316T210500Z CREATED:20250316T210338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T210500Z UID:10001002-1756121400-1756125900@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:Google Apps & Digital Technology Workshop for 5th-8th Graders DESCRIPTION:This workshop meets five times and will focus on teaching digital basics through everyday problem-solving. We will use a curriculum developed by Google Education experts that equips your students with practical tech skills\, including how to understand Google Drive storage and organization\, make digital presentations\, do online research\, work with spreadsheets\, and more. We live in a world surrounded by technology and we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults\, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how to use technology effectively. This workshop will also teach your student to use the Jupiter Grades system to find assignments\, create and upload files to teachers\, use Google apps for IEW\, presentations\, and more! This class is perfect for beginning students and students who need a refresher on how to use these programs and tools. \nCourse Overview: \nSend emails with Gmail\nOrganize files using Google Drive\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Docs\, sharing/editing Docs)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Posters using Google Drawings)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Slides)\nEvaluate Credibility of Online Sources (research paper writing)\nCreate a study schedule to meet your goals (Google Sheets)\nCreate a Guessing Game (Google Forms)\nIntro/Overview of Jupiter Grades- checking assignments\, uploading work\, etc. \n2025 Dates:\nWednesday\, August 13: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 18: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 20: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 25: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 27: 11:30-12:45 \nClasses will meet at UHC\, Grace Church Taylors Campus\, in room 110 (in the student center/small building-portico drop-off and pickup) on the above dates and times. \nClass limit: 5th-8th graders -12 students\nCost: $100 paid to Mrs.Collett by Aug.13\, 2025\nPayPal (mark@rocketdogmultimedia.com) or Venmo business (@mrscollettstem) \nMaterials Needed:\na laptop computer\, or Chromebook –must have WiFi and internet browsing capabilities\nfolder for class handouts\npencil and notebook paper \niPads or other tablets aren’t compatible with the lessons we will be doing for this class \nInstructor: Mrs. Carolyn Collett\, hstekteacher@gmail.com \nBS degree from Virginia Tech in Engineering and Technology Education.\nSC certified Engineering and Industrial Technology Education teacher\nSTEM teacher with 25+ years experience in the public\, private\, and homeschool settings URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/google-apps-digital-technology-workshop-for-5th-8th-graders-4/2025-08-25/ LOCATION:UHC Student Center CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Summer Class,Elementary,Middle School ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Collett":MAILTO:ccollett@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000 DTSTAMP:20250519T140559Z CREATED:20250224T020859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T140559Z UID:10000981-1756202400-1756209600@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:SPT - 6th Grade Student Orientation (Parents and Students / Mandatory) DESCRIPTION:DETAILS HERE URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-mandatory-6th-grade-student-orientation-parents-and-students-2/ LOCATION:Church at the Mill – Spartanburg\, 4455 Anderson Mill Road\, Moore\, SC\, 29369\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Schedule,Spartanburg,Middle School ORGANIZER:MAILTO:ksbomar@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000 DTSTAMP:20250821T173231Z CREATED:20250223T041654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T173231Z UID:10000960-1756209600-1756216800@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:SPT: Elementary Meet the Teacher (Optional) DESCRIPTION:What: Spartanburg Campus Elementary students (K3-5th) and their families are invited to come meet their teachers and see their classrooms.  Families may also pick up their students’ UHC t-shirts! \nWhen:  Tuesday\, August 26th\, 2025 from 12:00-2:00pm \nWhere:  Church At the Mill (Park in Lot C & enter the building through the UHC doors ONLY) \nMark your calendars and come join us! A PHOTO Booth will be available on the 2nd floor to capture your memories! Attendance is optional. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nSupplies from the Class Supply Lists\nGeneral UHC supplies- Drop off supplies at the Student Center entrance during any on-campus event or in the car line the first week!  Each UHC family is expected to bring the following to UHC for next school year:\nALL families – bring 2 Reams of copy paper per family AND\n\nLast name A – L: 2 rolls of paper towels\nLast name M – Z:  2 canisters/packs of Clorox disinfectant wipes\n\n\n\n  \n\nPrint your child’s schedule so you know what rooms/teachers to visit!\n\nSPT Lower Elementary Schedule\nSPT Upper Elementary Schedule\nCATM Campus Map URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elementary-meet-the-teacher-optional/ LOCATION:Church at the Mill – Spartanburg\, 4455 Anderson Mill Road\, Moore\, SC\, 29369\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Schedule,Spartanburg,Elementary ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lee":MAILTO:jlee@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T124500 DTSTAMP:20250316T210500Z CREATED:20250316T210338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T210500Z UID:10001003-1756294200-1756298700@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:Google Apps & Digital Technology Workshop for 5th-8th Graders DESCRIPTION:This workshop meets five times and will focus on teaching digital basics through everyday problem-solving. We will use a curriculum developed by Google Education experts that equips your students with practical tech skills\, including how to understand Google Drive storage and organization\, make digital presentations\, do online research\, work with spreadsheets\, and more. We live in a world surrounded by technology and we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults\, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how to use technology effectively. This workshop will also teach your student to use the Jupiter Grades system to find assignments\, create and upload files to teachers\, use Google apps for IEW\, presentations\, and more! This class is perfect for beginning students and students who need a refresher on how to use these programs and tools. \nCourse Overview: \nSend emails with Gmail\nOrganize files using Google Drive\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Docs\, sharing/editing Docs)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Posters using Google Drawings)\nBuild Healthy Digital Habits (Google Slides)\nEvaluate Credibility of Online Sources (research paper writing)\nCreate a study schedule to meet your goals (Google Sheets)\nCreate a Guessing Game (Google Forms)\nIntro/Overview of Jupiter Grades- checking assignments\, uploading work\, etc. \n2025 Dates:\nWednesday\, August 13: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 18: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 20: 11:30-12:45\nMonday\, August 25: 11:30-12:45\nWednesday\, August 27: 11:30-12:45 \nClasses will meet at UHC\, Grace Church Taylors Campus\, in room 110 (in the student center/small building-portico drop-off and pickup) on the above dates and times. \nClass limit: 5th-8th graders -12 students\nCost: $100 paid to Mrs.Collett by Aug.13\, 2025\nPayPal (mark@rocketdogmultimedia.com) or Venmo business (@mrscollettstem) \nMaterials Needed:\na laptop computer\, or Chromebook –must have WiFi and internet browsing capabilities\nfolder for class handouts\npencil and notebook paper \niPads or other tablets aren’t compatible with the lessons we will be doing for this class \nInstructor: Mrs. Carolyn Collett\, hstekteacher@gmail.com \nBS degree from Virginia Tech in Engineering and Technology Education.\nSC certified Engineering and Industrial Technology Education teacher\nSTEM teacher with 25+ years experience in the public\, private\, and homeschool settings URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/google-apps-digital-technology-workshop-for-5th-8th-graders-4/2025-08-27/ LOCATION:UHC Student Center CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Summer Class,Elementary,Middle School ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Collett":MAILTO:ccollett@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR