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All My Books is a wonder of wonders for the book lover. If you are like me then you have shelves and shelves, bookcases and bookcases of the written word in your home. How to keep track of all those jewels in one place? This is where All My Books fits in! It keeps track of your collection for you! Check out All My Books at http://www.bolidesoft.com/allmybooks.html for your book inventory software.


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I'm a mom of twelve and don't have a whole lot of time to keep track of my books and Audio CDs.. All My Books is about to change that. I won't rebuy the same book twice, I'll know who I lent a book to, and I can easily send my book list to a friend if needed. There is even a spot to note where your book is located. No more wondering, "Now where did I put that book?" You'll know! The possibilities are unlimited!


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Jim Bob and Michelle discuss Answering the Critics, Spiritual Warfare, Hunger for God and more! For the complete article go to:

http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcF_ParentLife_Meet_the_Duggars.pdf

http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp

About BOOK IT! Beginners   BOOK IT! Beginners is a read-aloud program that builds reading-readiness skills and establishes an at-home reading routine by providing interactive classroom materials to teachers.  These materials add an exciting, hands-on activity to read-aloud time.  A literacy activity with a strong parent component, BOOK IT! Beginners was established in 1998 and reaches over 1.7 million children. In the Classroom Teachers read to the children in their class at least 60 minutes a week during March and April.  They write the name of each book they read – or the amount of time read – on an interactive cutout which children then place on the BOOK IT! Beginners poster.  At the end of each four-week reading period, teachers present each of the children in their class with a Reading Award Certificate. At Home Children who are read to at home show more interest in books, have a higher vocabulary, and learn to read more easily.  Teachers are encouraged to provide a supply of the cutouts for parents to use at home when they read aloud to their child to involve the family and establish an at-home reading routine that will continue into elementary school.  Reading aloud cannot be done too early or too often! At Pizza Hut Pizza Hut is proud of every BOOK IT! Beginner!  The restaurant manager and team congratulate each child for listening to the teacher read and reward them with a free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza and an “I’m a BOOK IT! Beginner” Activity Sticker Sheet on both visits.

Who is eligible for the BOOK IT! Program for homeschools?
Any student in grades K-6 (5 years old by September of current school year) that is homeschooled and does not attend any other educational facility.

What are the program dates for 2008-09?
October 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009.

When will the 2008-09 materials be shipped to enrolled homeschools?
Materials will arrive by early to mid-September.

Join us in our new location for the CFSMM 13th annual Used Curriculum Sale.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008

Time 9:00am-12:00pm

Place: Community Bible Church of San Diego, 9938 Via Pasar, San Diego 92126

Sellers are asked to bring their own table. There will be a $5.00 charge to sellers which will be split between CBC and Roy Hanson's Foundation.

Register by calling Jennifer Ott at 858-693-8891 or email jotter_5@yahoo.com

 

Celebrate With Us A Member Remembers Thanks for all that you have done for homeschoolers over the years. Joining HSLDA each year gave me a feeling of security and support that helped me continue homeschooling for what is now my 15th year.   —Anna L., Cynthiana, KY   Looking back over the last 25 years, we are humbled by the ways God has used Home School Legal Defense Association and our member families to further homeschool freedom in this country and even around the world. Read More Contests Anniversary Open House Member Quotes HSLDA was founded in 1983, with the goal of establishing the legal right of parents to teach their children at home. At the time, co-founders and attorneys Mike Farris and Mike Smith were homeschooling their own children and offering legal aid to homeschooling families facing stringent state laws and regulations. Some of these families were being threatened with truancy charges, arrest, and even loss of custody of their children. Now, 25 years later, homeschooling is legal in some form in all 50 states, homeschool laws are constantly being improved, and HSLDA member families number over 80,000. By banding together, homeschoolers have made their voice heard in state and federal government. As we celebrate 25 years of homeschoolers working together, we ask our members and friends of homeschooling to join with us in celebrating what God has done! We invite you to participate in a year packed full of celebration: From special online contests to regional receptions that your family can attend to an open house at HSLDA’s office in northern Virginia, there’s something fun for everyone! Watch your mailbox and check back at this web page for more details coming soon.

Topic: “What is your family’s favorite or funniest homeschool moment ever?”
Instructions: Describe it in 50 words or less.
Winners: One winner per month of the quarter
Award: $50 cash award

Email your contest entries to celebrate25@hslda.org.

To read the editorial:

June 4: The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California Editorial: Narrow Ruling is Best Ruling in Homeschool Case

Today our ISP had a used curriculum sale. Sellers included moms who have students graduating, books that didn't quite work out for a family, or students that have grown older with no littles after them in the family gave many shoppers an opportunity for some great deals. I was one of the fortunate shoppers who found some great steals deals.

I shopped one ladies area who had lots and lots of A Beka books, many of them for younger and upper elementary. I stacked and stacked and asked for a total. $40 I was told. $40?!!! Are you kidding me?! I totaled up what I would have spent if I had bought them new and I would have spent $213.00. I saved $173.00.

I walked on and visited when I came to a friend I hadn't seen in a while. When you've been home schooling for nineteen years you come across ALOT of old acquaintances at these types of events.

I found a current Chalk Dust Basic Math set in Video Cassette from for $30. The textbook itself sells for $65. The solutions manual is $35.00. Then she threw in a Pre-Algebra set for free because the textbook is missing some pages. It's not current, but maybe I'll run across someone who has the book fully in tact.

My heart just couldn't take any more great deals, but I came across more. I'm teaching a Learning with Games class at our ISP next school year and my friend was selling thirteen learning games for $1.00 each. There were Bingo games of various kinds, phonics games, rhyming words games, and a puzzle of the USA.

This was only the first sale of the year. I can't imagine what other great deals I'm going to come across. Get out there and shop and visit and you'll find some great deals too!

At  birthdayalarm.com you can set up a free account and then send an email to your family and friends to have them add their families birthdays and anniversaries to your account!  Then you will be sent email reminders of upcoming events. 

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22nd Annual Bay Area Convention
April 11-12, 2008
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, California

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