Feb. 9, 2010
HSLDA UPDATE
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Defending Freedom Wherever and Whenever it is Threatened
Bipartisan Support for Parental Rights
Homeschoolers Sought for German-American ePal Program
Homeschooling Bill in House of Representatives
New Online Academy Helps Prepare Your Teen for College
Home School Heartbeat: Nurturing a Large Family
Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents…
1. Defending Freedom Wherever and Whenever it is Threatened
The recent victory in the Romeike political asylum case demonstrates the positive impact HSLDA is having on homeschool freedom around the world. It also illustrates the effectiveness of our charitable arm, the Home School Foundation. Read more >>
2. Bipartisan Support for Parental Rights
What do Virginia Republicans and Hawaii Democrats have in common? Sometimes more than Congress realizes, according to the latest from ParentalRights.org.
Read more >>
3. Homeschoolers Sought for German-American ePal Program
By joining the ePal program, American homeschoolers can gain a unique cultural learning experience while exposing German students to the advantages of home education. Read more >>
4. Brazil: Homeschooling Bill in House of Representatives
A bill in the Brazilian congress would authorize homeschooling, but would subject it to the same controls and oversight as public education. Read more >>
5. New Online Academy Helps Prepare Your Teen for College
Patrick Henry College Preparatory Academy is a distance learning program for homeschooled high schoolers that offers excellent academic instruction with a fully integrated Christian worldview. Visit our website to find out more and sign up for the college preparatory courses. Sign up now >>
6. Home School Heartbeat: Nurturing a Large Family
Academic, social, physical, and emotional development—all are factors in childrearing. And, with a large family, keeping everybody on track can be like assembling a jigsaw puzzle in a hurricane! This week, Marcia Somerville offers insights and encouragement from her own experience to help you keep all your kids on track in the various areas of their development! Read more >> |
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Feb. 9, 2010
February and No-School Day classes at the LASC
| Sign-up now for February and No-School Day classes at the LASC!
Friday, February 12 No-School-Day Classes
Home School Students, and students of Lexington Christian Academy, Sayre School, Providence Montessori, Lexington School, & Lexington Universal Academy.
Registrations may be made via phone (859-252-5222) or fax (859-255-7448) with a visa or mastercard. Or, mail your registration form with payment via credit card or check.
Some scholarships are available.
You'll see why the Living Arts & Science Center is ....
The place where creativity grows!
Visit www.LASCLEX.org for our complete winter-spring schedule. Register by phone, fax, or mail. Call 252-5222 or fax 255-7448.
Friday, February 12 No-School-Day
Rolly-Polly Rendezvous
Katherine Bullock
Roll, rotate, spin, and twirl into fun during this class of art on the go! Create some fantastic art on wheels while exploring the creative possibilities and physical science of art in motion!
Grades: K - 2nd | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)
Moving Masterpieces
Steven Littrell
Make moving masterpieces! In this class we will look to Alexander Calder's Circus for inspiration in making our miniature machinations. See what your imagination and ingenuity come up with in this fun filled class.
Grades: 2nd - 5th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)
Amphibian Adventure
Katherine Bullock
Get ready to go on an incredible amphibian adventure! Keep a look out for frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and more! Observe LIVE amphibians and create some cool "cold-blooded" art to take home!
Grades: K - 2nd | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)
Recycled Paper Projects
Elaine Quave
We are going to recycle all those old magazines and junk mail into fabulous craft projects. You will learn how to make paper beads, fabulous cards, colorful magnets for the fridge, and more!
Grades: K - 9th | 4 - 5:30 pm | $12/15 (nm)
February Classes & Workshops
Tuesdays:
February 9, 16, and 23
Nude Figure Drawing
Erica Meuser
Learn to draw the nude figure expressively. Using graphite on paper we will study and draw the beautiful human figure, looking for proportion, shape, and line.
Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $75/85 (nm)
Tuesday:
February 9 and 16
Share Your (Her)itage
Kate Davis-Rosenbaum
We will look at famous women artists' work concerned with 'traditional' skills of fiber-work and cooking, and do a short project to share the story and work of one of our own female relatives.
Ages: Adult | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | $35/45 (nm)
Thursdays:
February 11, 18, and 25
Beaded Mini Lamp Shade
Aimee Monahan
Learn how to shape beaded wire to create a sparkling, mini lamp shade. Use your imagination, and let the light and your choice of color shine through.
Ages: Teens and Adults | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $70/80 (nm)
Lovely Landscapes
Jenny Conatser
Get in touch with nature, creating a landscape of your choice. We will look at landscapes in magazines and books to get a better understanding of painting and landscape artwork. Learn about blending colors and creating depth and distance using acrylic paint.
Ages: 16 yrs - Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)
Drawing Techniques For All Levels
Frank Boyer
We'll learn to use ink, pastels, graphite, and charcoal. We'll explore the different approaches for creating in each medium, including step-by-step instructions for object modeling, figure drawing and landscape rendering.
Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)
Saturdays:
February 13, 20, and 27
Kentucky Crafts
Melinda Boyer
Travel back through Kentucky's folk art past! Try your hand at creating crafts such as folk art painting on wood, old time herbal medicine making, and heirloom quilting.
Grades: K - 2nd | 10 am - noon | $60/70 (nm)
Carnival of Venice or Mardi Gras
Aimee Monahan
We will explore and learn about the world of masks. We'll design and make our own masks using papier mache, paint, beads, and other mixed media to embellish our fun and wearable creations.
Ages: 6 yrs and up + Parent | 12 - 2 pm | $60/70 (nm)
Saturday: February 27
Natural Illustration of Tropical Fish
Stevie Moore
Depict tropical fish in realistic and fun ways. Paint with watercolors to create illustrations of iridescent and vibrantly colored tropical fish. We will incorporate these images into underwaterscapes depicting fish in their natural environments. Bring your lunch!
Ages: Teens and Adults | 10 am - 2 pm | $35/45 (nm)
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Feb. 4, 2010
Living Arts & Science Center
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February Classes at
the Living Arts & Science Center
Upcoming Classes
Bilingual Boogie Beats
Printmaking In Relief
Nude Figure Drawing
Beaded Mini Lamp Shade
Kentucky Crafts
Digital Photography
Carnival of Venice or Mardi Gras
Share Your (Her)itage
Natural Illustration of Tropical Fish
Sign-up now for February classes and workshops
at the LASC!
Photography, drawing, painting, Kentucky crafts, illustration, nude figure drawing, beading, printmaking, and more!
And don't forget about our
February 12 No-School day classes!
Registrations may be made via phone (859-252-5222) or fax (859-255-7448) with a visa or mastercard. Or, mail your registration form with payment via credit card or check. Some scholarships are available.
You'll see why the Living Arts & Science Center is .... The place where creativity grows!
Visit www.LASCLEX.org for our complete winter-spring schedule. Register by phone, fax, or mail.
Call 252-5222 or fax 255-7448.
Bilingual Boogie Beats
Tuesdays: February 9, 16, and 23
with Amy Olson
Children and their parents or caregivers will use their imaginations as they dance and play rhythm instruments while singing in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat or small rug to sit on.
Ages: 0 - 4 yrs + Parent | 6:30 - 7:15 pm | $25/35 (nm)
Printmaking In Relief
Tuesdays: February 9, 16, and 23
with Cynthia Ryan Kelly
This class is for the person who has always wanted to carve into linoleum! Individual drawings will be produced and developed into limited edition relief prints.
Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)
Nude Figure Drawing
Tuesdays: February 9, 16, and 23
with Erica Meuser
Learn to draw the nude figure expressively. Using graphite on paper we will study and draw the beautiful human figure, looking for proportion, shape, and line.
Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $75/85 (nm)
Beaded Mini Lamp Shade
Thursdays: February 11, 18, and 25
with Aimee Monahan
Learn how to shape beaded wire to create a sparkling, mini lamp shade. Use your imagination, and let the light and your choice of color shine through.
Ages: Teens and Adults | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $70/80 (nm)
Lovely Landscapes
Thursdays: February 11, 18, and 25
with Jenny Conatser
Get in touch with nature, creating a landscape of your choice. We will look at landscapes in magazines and books to get a better understanding of painting and landscape artwork. Learn about blending colors and creating depth and distance using acrylic paint.
Ages: 16 yrs - Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)
Drawing Techniques For All Levels
Thursdays: February 11, 18, and 25
with Frank Boyer
We'll learn to use ink, pastels, graphite, and charcoal. We'll explore the different approaches for creating in each medium, including step-by-step instructions for object modeling, figure drawing and landscape rendering.
Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)
Kentucky Crafts
Saturdays: February 13, 20, and 27
with Melinda Boyer
Travel back through Kentucky's folk art past! Try your hand at creating crafts such as folk art painting on wood, old time herbal medicine making, and heirloom quilting.
Grades: K - 2nd | 10 am - noon | $60/70 (nm)
Digital Photography
Saturdays: February 13, 20, and 27
with Hilary Brown
Get the most out of your camera in this class. Point-and-shoot or SLR, no problem! No more "What does this button do?" Also learn the rules of composition and other keys to making great photographs!
Grades: 3rd - 5th | 12 - 2 pm | $55/65 (nm)
Carnival of Venice or Mardi Gras
Saturdays: February 13, 20, and 27
with Aimee Monahan
We will explore and learn about the world of masks. We'll design and make our own masks using papier mache, paint, beads, and other mixed media to embellish our fun and wearable creations.
Ages: 6 yrs and up + Parent | 12 - 2 pm | $60/70 (nm)
Share Your (Her)itage
Tuesday: February 9 and 16
with Kate Davis-Rosenbaum
We will look at famous women artists' work concerned with 'traditional' skills of fiber-work and cooking, and do a short project to share the story and work of one of our own female relatives.
Ages: Adult | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | $35/45 (nm)
Natural Illustration of Tropical Fish
Saturday: February 27
with Stevie Moore
Depict tropical fish in realistic and fun ways. Paint with watercolors to create illustrations of iridescent and vibrantly colored tropical fish. We will incorporate these images into underwaterscapes depicting fish in their natural environments. Bring your lunch!
Ages: Teens and Adults | 10 am - 2 pm | $35/45 (nm) |
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Feb. 3, 2010
New Home school legislation
| Greetings, Everyone! It surely has been a long time since I've used the yahoo groups to get out information. I will try to be brief.
Since early fall, I have been in contact with Linda Belcher, our representative for the KY legislature. I attended a meeting with her Dec. 22, in which she let me know that she will be introducing legislation on homeschooling. The homeschoolers in attendance tried to talk her out of this, but she is adamant. She has a passion for children and education, but she is misguided, like most opponents of homeschooling. She says she has had reports of people taking their children out of public school just because they are getting in trouble with truancy issues.
The other day, she sent me a copy of her proposed legislation, and asked that I give input. We need to flood her office and email with input!
Basically she wants to require that people without a high school diploma turn in a "portfolio" for teaching his or her children. So, we would also have to list our qualifications on our letter of intent to homeschool.
When you email or call, stress to her that she can accomplish her goal of cutting down on truancy issues by having the director of pupil personnel in each county follow up on INDIVIDUALS who are truant, not by requiring extra things from homeschoolers! No new legislation is necessary to take care of this problem.
Her email address is linda.belcher@ lrc.ky.gov. Her phone number is 502.564.8100.
If you would like a copy of the proposed legislation, I have one and will give it to you if you come to my house! I have faxed copies to Scott Bolin of CHEK and TJ Schmidt of HSLDA.
Please forward this information to as many KY homeschoolers as you can! She means to introduce legislation VERY SOON!
Vickie Cochran |
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Feb. 2, 2010
HSLDA UPDATE
| Mother Faces False Truancy Charges
Homeschool Channel Interviews Mike Donnelly on Romeike Decision
13-year-old Gets Flu Vaccine over Parents’ Objections
Help Haiti Via Your Homeschoolopoly Purchase
Home School Heartbeat: Fully Engaged—Being a Dad Who’s There
Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents…
1. Texas: Mother Faces False Truancy Charges
When a mother refused to submit paperwork not required by law to homeschool, she was charged with truancy. HSLDA intervened. Read more >>
2. Homeschool Channel Interviews Mike Donnelly on Romeike Decision
In a wide-ranging discussion, Staff Attorney Mike Donnelly explains the history and significance of the recent Romeike political asylum decision. Watch the video >>
3. Parental Rights: 13-year-old Gets Flu Vaccine over Parents’ Objections
Read this story, view a new parental rights cartoon, and get the latest update from ParentalRights.org. Read more >>
4. Help Haiti Via Your Homeschoolopoly Purchase
Purchase Homeschoolopoly at the special price of $27.99, which includes free shipping, and $10 will be donated to Samaritan’s Purse for the Haiti earthquake victims. The goal is to raise at least $5,000 for Haiti. Order Now >>
5. Home School Heartbeat: Fully Engaged—Being a Dad Who’s There
Mike Donnelly knows that being an involved dad isn’t easy—it’s led him to make major changes in his life and family over the years! This week on the program, he joins Mike Smith to encourage and inspire fathers with practical suggestions for engaging more fully with their families. Read more >>
6. Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents…
Whether your child is excited about music or has “dropped out” of music education, you’ll want to join us on Monday, February 8 at 9:00 p.m. (ET), as Dr. Ian Hodge discusses the value and effect of music on education. Listen as he shares the ways in which music can enhance learning—and the ways exposure to the wrong types of music can actually disrupt a child’s learning and growing process. Bring your questions and come prepared to explore world view issues relating to music, the Bible, and home education!
Then, on Tuesday, February 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) and Thursday, February 11 at 3:00 p.m. (ET), join HSLDA attorney Mike Donnelly for his thoughts on time management and prioritization from his experiences as a father of six, army officer, entrepreneur, and company executive. You’ll be encouraged and inspired to continue on your unique journey as a father.
Today’s father has limited hours to look after numerous concerns—including his family, work, and ministry. To manage an increasingly busy schedule, you’ve got to answer several big questions, such as “How can we fathers most effectively invest our time?” “Where can we invest it for eternal value?”
New York members won’t want to miss HSLDA’s attorney for New York State, Thomas J. Schmidt, on Thursday, February 11 at 3:00 p.m. (ET), as he offers helpful information and advice to parents homeschooling their children in the Empire State. He will focus on quarterly reports and how to prepare for year-end annual assessments. If you have questions about quarterly reports, standardized tests or alternative written evaluations, this is the webinar for you!
There is still space for you to join these e-vents—sign up now to reserve your “seat”!
If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent coordinator at HSLDA E-lert Service subscription
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Jan. 5, 2010
HSLDA UPDATE
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A Response to Robin L. West—“The Harms of Homeschooling”
New Hampshire Poised for Landmark Homeschool Vote
Bright Spots in Homeschooling: Golfing with Grace
Help Us Find Homeschool-Friendly Special Needs Consultants
Student Art Contest Accepting Entries
Plan Now for Upcoming Poetry, Photo Contests
Job Opening: Online Seminar Program Manager
Home School Heartbeat: Making the Grade—Why does Grading Matter?
Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents…
1. A Response to Robin L. West—“The Harms of Homeschooling”
While the number of people in academia who are openly critical of homeschooling are few, every now and again an article will be published in a university periodical which attacks homeschooling. Read more >>
2. New Hampshire Poised for Landmark Homeschool Vote
On Wednesday, January 6 the New Hampshire House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on an amendment to House Bill 368 which, if passed, would make New Hampshire’s homeschool law the most restrictive and burdensome in the nation. Read more >>
3. Bright Spots in Homeschooling: Golfing with Grace
Faith, family, and golfing are fundamental in the life of 17-year-old Amy Anderson, winner of this year’s U.S. Girls’ Junior Golf Championship. Read more >>
4. Help Us Find Homeschool-Friendly Special Needs Consultants
Do you know of a homeschool-friendly educational consultant, therapist, tutor, tester, counselor, or educational diagnostician? If so, would you let us know about them? Recommend a consultant >>
5. Student Art Contest Accepting Entries
Students have until February 1 to submit entries for HSLDA’s 2010 art contest. Visit our contest webpage for guidelines and a list of cash prizes. Proceeds benefit the Home School Foundation’s Special Needs Children’s Fund. Read more and download an entry form >>
6. Plan Now for Upcoming Poetry, Photo Contests
HSLDA encourages students to start thinking about entries for additional contests scheduled for later in the year. Poetry contest entries will be accepted beginning May 1; photo contest entries may be submitted beginning July 1. For entry information or to learn more >>
7. Job Opening: Online Seminar Program Manager
HSLDA is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated person to serve as the program manager of our new and exciting @home e-vents service. The position will be on site at HSLDA headquarters in Purcellville, Virginia. Read more >>
8. Home School Heartbeat: Making the Grade—Why does Grading Matter?
When it comes to evaluating schoolwork in the homeschool setting, some parents wonder if their expectations are too high while others worry theirs are too low. With this kind of confusion, why even grade? On this week’s series, Mike Smith and his guest Lesha Myers talk about the value of grading and how to make it work for your homeschool. Read more >> |
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Jan. 5, 2010
The Living Arts & Science Center
| Dogs on Patrol!
Thursday, January 7th, 6-8 pm
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Division of Police Canine Unit was established in 1962 and is the oldest in the state of Kentucky. This group of dogs is highly trained and able to detect explosives, search buildings, sniff out illegal drugs, help with patrols, and even apprehend criminals! Think your dog can do that? Come learn more about these amazing animals and the officers that work with them! Also during Discovery Night, create some unique canine art to take home!
Contact:
Katherine Bullock
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40508
kbullock@lasclex.org
(859) 252-5222 or (859) 255-2284
www.LASCLEX.org
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization and requests a Discovery Night donation of $1.00 for children 11 years and under and $2.00 for 12 years and up.
PLEASE NOTE:
Groups of 6 or more people must register by calling 859-252-5222.
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides creative and unique opportunities for exploration and education in the arts and sciences. Art galleries, a science gallery, and arts and science classes and workshops are provided year-round for children and adults of all ages. In addition, the Living Arts and Science Center partners with community agencies and organizations to provide free hands-on arts activities at community events and programs and classes for special needs and at-risk students.
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Dec. 11, 2009
www.LASCLEX.org
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Winter Break Classes at the LASC
Drawing, painting, tech-toys, printmaking, holiday crafts,
illustration, ceramics, cartooning, and more!
Winter Break 1: December 21 - 23
Winter Break 2: December 28 - 30
When school is out fun is in! Join us for fun-filled, exciting classes this winter break! Create electrical inventions of your own in Tech-Toys or colorful gifts and decorations in Glaze a Surprise. Learn about winter wildlife in Natural History Illustration: The Winter Worlds, become a crime stopping sleuth in The Detective's Details, or craft your very own Holiday Ornaments. Have fun and use your imagination in these and other great classes this winter.
Visit the LASC website www.LASClex.org for complete class descriptions and schedules. Register by phone, fax, or mail. Call 252-5222 or fax 255-7448.
Some scholarships are available, particularly for middle and high school students. Register early as many classes fill quickly. Click here for the complete fall schedule, enrollment forms and scholarship applications.
How to Register
Registrations may be made via phone (859-252-5222) or fax (859-255-7448) with a visa, mastercard, or discover. Or, mail your registration form with payment via credit card or check. Some scholarships are available.
You'll see why the Living Arts & Science Center is .... The place where creativity grows!
This holiday season think of the
Living Arts & Science Center for all
of your gift giving needs!
-Newly designed T-Shirts in child and adult sizes.
-Hand-made note cards created by local artists or with LASC student artwork.
-Stocking stuffers of fun and educational toys.
-Original artwork by local artists.
The
Emerald City
20th Annual
H'Artful of Fun
Saturday, February 6, 2010
7 PM - 11 PM
Music by Caught Red Handed
Tickets on sale now!
$60 in advance / $75 at the door
$80 V.I.P Tickets
To purchase tickets click here or call the LASC at 252 - 5222
A limited number of tables for 10 are available for $700.
Call for info.
"There's no place like home!" You'll see the truth in this statement as you view the annual H'Artful of Fun Preview Exhibition showcasing the work donated by local and regional artists to benefit the Living Arts & Science Center.
In conjunction with the Living Arts & Science Center's 20th anniversary H'Artful of Fun fundraising event, The Emerald City will feature an array of fine art from the area's most respected and appreciated painters, photographers, printmakers, mixed media and fiber artists.
PLUS, if you find something you can't live without, don't take a chance on missing out on it in the auction at H'Artful of Fun. You can take advantage of our Buy It Now feature and take the work straight home instead of waiting to place a bid during H'Artful of Fun. If you purchase more than $350.00 of artwork during the preview exhibit, you'll receive a FREE TICKET (a $60 value) to The Emerald City, the 20th Anniversary H'Artful of Fun which takes place on February 6.
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Dec. 8, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
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Senate Tied up in Health Care Debate
Coming Soon: Chris Klicka’s Inspiring Journal of Strength
Clicks for Homeschooling: Give While You Shop
Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online
Student Art Contest Starts in January
Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling as Discipleship
Just What You’re Looking for… in HSLDA’s @home e-vents Archives!
1. Senate Tied up in Health Care Debate
The health care bill being debated in the U.S. Senate has designated $1.1 billion to fund expanded government home visitation programs. This provision poses a huge threat to parental rights and could be voted on at any time. Read more >>
2. Coming Soon: Chris Klicka’s Inspiring Journal of Strength
Shepherd Press and Home School Legal Defense Association will be working together to produce Power Perfected in Weakness by Christopher Klicka, from the unfinished manuscript submitted just before his death. The book journals how the Lord showed his grace as Chris lived with the increasing debilitation of multiple sclerosis in his full and busy life. Read more and pre-order >>
3. Clicks for Homeschooling: Give While You Shop
Here’s a great way to help homeschoolers any time you shop online: purchase materials from a company that gives to the Home School Foundation. All you have to do is go to Clicks for Homeschooling and click on the link to the store of your choice. Then you shop just like normal, and the store will give a percentage of what you spend to the Foundation. The Clicks program annually generates over $30,000 in donations to the Foundation’s Compassion Fund. Shop now >>
4. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online
Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 4, 2010. The course concludes June 7, 2010.
If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register >>
5. Student Art Contest Starts in January
Themes and guidelines for HSLDA’s 2010 student art contest have been posted. Original entries will be accepted beginning New Year’s Day. Read more and download an entry form >>
6. Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling as Discipleship
In homeschooling, you don’t have to make time to disciple your child’s heart—you have the unsurpassed opportunity to interact with him daily. This week, Mike Smith talks with a homeschool graduate about her parents’ positive influence, and a homeschooling parent team who share what discipleship means in their family. Read more >>
7. Just What You’re Looking for… in HSLDA’s @home e-vents Archives!
Homeschooling can be full of joy and excitement, but it can also be exhausting. In the midst of holiday busyness, you may be in need of some uplifting encouragement for the new year ahead. If so, you’ll find inspiration and practical tips on HSLDA’s @home e-vent archives page!
HSLDA’s @home e-vents has a full selection of heartwarming webinars to inspire and give you confidence in your journey. Zan Tyler’s “Walking in the Light of His Word” will refresh you with wisdom from biblical truths, and “Ten Training Tips for Running the Homeschool Marathon” can help you through those “burnout” days. Homeschooling father Scott Somerville offers encouragement to fellow dads in “What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew about Homeschooling,” and “Principles for Principals.” Rick and Marilyn Boyer provide big-picture perspective in “Homeschooling—Educating for Eternity” to renew your passion for home education.
To access any of our archived webinars, please visit us online for a complete listing of past e-vents available at your convenience.
ARCHIVE TIP: While the archive search page defaults to displaying only the five most recent recordings, the entire archive may be searched by date, keyword, or both. To search all recorded webinars by keyword only, clear the date search fields by deleting the dates in the boxes under “After” and “Before.” Then, enter a topic, search term, or speaker name in the “Keyword” box. When you’re done, click “Go” to activate the search.
Discover trustworthy advice and timely encouragement from God’s Word with HSLDA’s @home e-vents!
If you have any questions, please contact the “home e-vent coordinator at webinars@hslda.org.
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Dec. 3, 2009
GRASSHOPPER & EARTHWORM DISSECTION CLASSES:
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GRASSHOPPER & EARTHWORM DISSECTION CLASSES:
Step into the world of animal anatomy. This lab introduces the student to external and internal systems of the earthworm and grasshopper, including respiratory, digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems. The student will develop techniques required for dissecting organisms, the basic use of a microscope and lab safety procedures. It’s a great way to start animal biology and a lot of fun.
January 12, 2010--Tuesday 6:30-8:30p or
January 16, 2010--Saturday 1:00-3:00p
PERCH DISSECTION CLASSES:
This intermediate class investigates the bony fish. We will introduce students to the concepts of taking data, determining fish gender and how the gills work. The internal dissection looks at more complex systems than the previous lab. Each student will learn how a fish swims, controls buoyancy and food digestion.
January 19, 2010--Tuesday 6:30-8:30p or
January 23, 2010--Saturday 1:00-3:00p
FROG DISSECTION:
The final course in the series. The frog is a more complex system with many internal organs in common with higher organisms. Students investigate how the frog breathes, eats and moves. Internal systems include respiratory, digestion, circulatory, nervous and muscular systems. Students will gain an understanding on how frogs are similar and different from their own body. A certificate is awarded to any student completing all three labs.
January 26, 2010--Tuesday 6:30-8:30p or
January 30, 2010--Saturday 1:00-3:00p
--COST: $35.00 per lab, *Deposit of $10.00 to order student supplies and reserve spots, with a balance due of $25.00 (payable at the class), Link to pay on www.tammysbooksforless.com (through Paypal), check or money order can be mailed to:
Carl Redmond
333 Wisteria Court
Richmond, KY 40475
--CLASS SIZE: 6 Maximum
--PLACE: 333 Wisteria Court Richmond, KY
--AGES: 10 and up
*These labs are designed to be supplemental to homeschool classes and are taught from the aspect that animals are a wonderful creation by God. A short lecture and student interactive discussion will be included. Parent involvement is encouraged, however not required. Each student will be provided with a laboratory handout and the organism to dissect. We emphasize that the student gains a quality learning experience in a fun, non-stressful environment*
Teacher: Carl Redmond, doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky (BS and MS degrees in entomology from the University of Kentucky) and Research Analyst, currently working for the University of Kentucky Entomology Department. *16 years of laboratory experience* Please let us know if you have any questions.
Carl Redmond or Tammy Redmond
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Dec. 1, 2009
The Living Arts & Science Center
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Upcoming Classes
Candy Cane Express
Scandinavian Holiday Crafts
Bilingual Boogie Beats
Bringing Still-Life to LIFE
The Creative Daze of December
Bang! What Was That?
Making Musical Instruments
Robots! II
Fashion Fun
Art You Can Bank On
Wonderful Wintery Wonderlands
Herbal Crafts and Aromatherapy.
Holiday Candy Making
Sign-up now December classes at the LASC!
Robots, drawing, painting, fashion design, holiday crafts, instrument making, fiber art, aromatherapy, candy making, and more!
Registrations may be made via phone (859-252-5222) or fax (859-255-7448) with a visa or mastercard. Or, mail your registration form with payment via credit card or check. Some scholarships are available.
You'll see why the Living Arts & Science Center is .... The place where creativity grows!
Visit www.LASCLEX.org for our complete Fall schedule. Register by phone, fax, or mail.
Call 252-5222 or fax 255-7448.
Candy Cane Express
Wednesdays: December 2, 9, 16
with Melinda Boyer
Hop on board for some red, white and green minty fun as we dip candy canes, create Fimo ornaments and decorate our own little holiday tree with a star on top. Elfin art fun for all.
Ages : 3 - 5 yrs | 10 - 11 am | $30/40 (nm)
Scandinavian Holiday Crafts
Thursdays: December 3, 10, 17
with Beth Rosdatter
Enjoy a family holiday bonding experience and a little "simple living". Put your hands to work creating decorations and gifts using Northern European traditional techniques including how to craft unique Scandinavian holiday ornaments using straw, paper and foil. Simple family fun!
Ages : 8 yrs - Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $20/30 (nm)
Bilingual Boogie Beats
Thursdays: December 3, 10, 17
with Amy Olson
Children and their parents or caregivers will use their imagination, dance and play rhythmic instruments while singing songs in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat or small rug to sit on.
Ages : 0 - 4 yrs | 6:30 - 7:15 pm | $25/35 (nm )
Bringing Still-Life to LIFE
Thursdays: December 3, 10, 17
with Jenny Conatser
Through thinking 'outside the box', create your own still-life set-up using a variety of materials. Then, bring in several small items from home that are important to you and include those in your still-life painting. We will use charcoal, pencil, and acrylics in our work.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $55/65 (nm)
The Creative Daze of December
Saturdays: December 5, 12, 19
with Marty Henton
There are many reasons to celebrate the month of December. Give a gift of art that is a personal creation from you. You'll use materials that stimulate your creativity as you make and craft unique gifts for those very special to you.
Ages : 4 - 6 yrs | 10:30 am - noon | $40/50 (nm)
Bang! What Was That?
Saturdays: December 5, 12, 19
with Marcus Wilkerson
Experience first hand the excitement and wonder of sound. We'll build our own instruments, create our own music, and get connected through the emotional magic of melody! We'll learn the math and science connection to music too!
Grades : 5th - 8th | 10 am - noon | $45/55 (nm)
Making Musical Instruments
Saturdays: December 5, 12, 19
with Rachel Lindle
We'll make art and music when we create instruments that are also works of art! We'll make a guitar, a rainstick, a tambourine and a drum. And, of course, we won't forget to play them!
Grades : 1st - 2nd | 12 - 2 pm | $50/60 (nm)
Robots! II
Saturdays: December 5, 12, 19
with Frank Boyer
A continuation of the original LASC "Robots" class! We will further our understanding of electrical circuits and functions by using additional parts and components, and more complex wiring for a robotic "upgrade". This class is open to students who have already completed the LASC's primary Robots class.
Grades : 4th - 8th | 12 - 3 pm | $90/100 (nm) | Limit : 10 students
Fashion Fun
Saturday: December 5
with Aimee Monahan
We will use mixed media to create miniature retro or fashion forward dress sculptures, and build wire armatures to display our work. Bring a lunch.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 am - 2 pm | $35/45 (nm)
Art You Can Bank On
Saturday: December 5
with Julie Blackburn
It's time to start saving for the holidays and what better way than to make your very own personalized piggy bank? You'll make a 'savings' sculpture that will be sure to keep your long-term interest. We'll work with common objects to make an uncommon piece of functional art.
Grades : K - 5th | 10 am - noon | $15/25 (nm)
Wonderful Wintery Wonderlands
Saturday: December 5
with Jenny Conatser
Create your own wintery wonderland using pastels, paints, and other mixed-media materials for decoration. An ice-skating pond, snowy hills, or pine trees Let your imagination take you for a ride through the wonders of winter.
Grades : K - 5th | 12 - 2 pm | $15/25 (nm)
Herbal Crafts and Aromatherapy
Saturdays: December 12 and 19
with Melinda Boyer
Create aromatic gifts and decorations with herbs and essential oils. Students will explore the world of herbs and create a 14" wreath of native grasses and herbs, embellished with dried flowers, seedpods and mosses. Students will also work with eight essential oils to blend aromatic gifts including a custom bath salt, a holiday room spray and a soothing body cream. Enjoy the fragrant powers of herbs and flowers.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 am - 1 pm | $55/65 (nm)
Holiday Candy Making
Saturdays: December 12 and 19
with Donna Eads
Cook up some holiday treats with the elves at the LASC. Homemade candy is a great present to give to your friends and family. We will make a variety of traditional treats and add our own pretty packaging.
Grades : 3rd - 6th | 10 am - 1 pm | $55/65 (nm)
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
859-252-5222
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Nov. 23, 2009
LASCLEX no school days
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When School is out
FUN is in!
Upcoming Classes
Cityscape Collage Creations
Incredible Insects
Spices of Life
Tropical Fish Illustration
Lunch
Oh, Christmas Tree
Fantasy Drawing
Advanced Clay Modeling
Op Art
Sign-up now for November 25 No-School Day Classes.
Classes include: Cityscape Collage Creations, Incredible Insects, Spices of Life, Tropical Fish Illustration, Oh, Christmas Tree, Fantasy Drawing, Advanced Clay Modeling, and Op Art.
Registrations may be made via phone (859-252-5222) or fax (859-255-7448) with a visa or mastercard. Or, mail your registration form with payment via credit card or check. Some scholarships are available.
You'll see why the Living Arts & Science Center is .... The place where creativity grows!
Visit www.LASCLEX.org for our complete Fall schedule. Register by phone, fax, or mail.
Call 252-5222 or fax 255-7448.
Cityscape Collage Creations
with Jenny Conatser
Using all different materials such as paper, foil, cardboard, and glitter, we will design our own city, creating buildings, streets, parks and more. Get ready to create the busy life of the city.
Grades : K - 9th | 8 - 9 am | $10/12 (nm )
Incredible Insects
with Jenny Conatser
Thousands of insects live among us and surround us everyday. Let's explore these three-part-bodied creatures through drawing and sculpture. Get ready to create your own 2-D and 3-D incredibly interesting insects!
Grades : K - 2nd | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm )
Spices of Life
with Roberta Burnes
From allspice to vanilla, we'll discover the scents, textures, and history of some of our favorite spices. You'll create your own "scratch-andsniff" spice book and a special blend of simmering spices, just in time for the holidays.
Grades : 2nd - 5th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)
Tropical Fish Illustration
with Stevie Moore
If the cool weather has you down, warm up your soul by drawing and painting colorful, tropical fish. With magnificent colors and iridescent sheen, we will create these beautiful creatures in pastel and watercolor.
Grades : 5th - 9th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)
Lunch
with Molly Costich Wilson
Eat, Relax, Create and Play. Remember to bring your lunch from home!
Grades : K - 9th | 12 - 1 pm | $7/10 (nm)
Oh, Christmas Tree
with Melinda Boyer
Decorate your own little individual tree with handmade polymer clay (FIMO) and felt ornaments, herbs and everlastings, and garlands of colorful paper. Each faux tree measures 9 to 12 inches in height.
Grades : K - 2nd | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)
Fantasy Drawing
with Laura Ray
Have fun drawing the dragons, knights, pixies, and princesses from fantasy land. We will also draw other characters of the Middle Ages such as wizards, elves, knights, and their castles. Bring a small scale model or picture of your favorite medieval character if you like.
Grades : 2nd - 5th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)
Advanced Clay Modeling
with Frank Boyer
Learn basic to advanced techniques for modeling people, animals, aliens, or your choice, in various clay materials. We'll also learn about building armatures (skeletons) with art wire and other stiff materials for articulated (movable) figures for animation.
Grades : 5th - 9th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)
Op Art
with Laura Ray
Learn the art of drawing optical illusions! Make wavy abstract black and white drawings that appear to pulse before your eyes. We will be inspired by famous op artists Bridget Riley, and Victor Vasarely, and make our own op art flip books!
Grades : K - 9th | 4 - 5:30 pm | $12/15 (nm)
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
859-252-5222
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Oct. 29, 2009
The Living Arts & Science Center's November Classes
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The Living Arts & Science Center's
November Classes
Painting, sculpture, figure drawing, needlepoint, music making, beading, and so much more, all offered by professional artists and arts educators.
Visit the LASC website www.LASClex.org for complete class descriptions and schedules. Register by phone, fax, or mail. Call 252-5222 or fax 255-7448.
Some scholarships are available, particularly for middle and high school students.
Click here for the complete Fall schedule, enrollment forms and scholarship applications.
November Classes
All materials provided: Unless noted.
(nm): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Tuesdays:
November 10, 17, 24
44. Bang! Sound or Noise?
Marcus Wilkerson
Experience first hand the excitement and wonder of sound. We'll build our own instruments, create our own music, and get connected through the emotional magic of melody! We'll learn the math and science connection to music too!
Ages : Adult | 7 - 9 pm | $45/55 (nm)
45. Expressive Figure Drawing: Mixed Media
Erica Meuser
Working with live models, we'll use graphite and watercolor on paper, and add dimension while exploring line, shape and contour, to draw the human figure.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $80/90 (nm)
46. Needlepoint Fun
Donna Eads
Needlepoint is fun, social and rewarding. You can decorate for Christmas with beautiful handmade ornaments, make a statement with your own custom designed belt or even stitch a rug. We will learn the basic stitch and a few decorative stitches. Have fun, relax, and socialize over a wonderfully satisfying craft.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9pm | $85/95 (nm)
Wednesdays:
November 4, 11, 18
47. My Family in Beads
Aimee Monahan
Explore the world of beads by using them to make models of your family members. We will then turn the creations into a mobile for all to enjoy.
Ages : 3 - 5 yrs | 10 - 11 am | $30/40 (nm)
Thursdays:
November 5, 12, 19
48. Exploring and Creating Abstractions
Jenny Conatser
Get ready to explore the endless possibilities of abstract art through two approaches. Using design, color, shape, and form we will create our own non-representational work of art. And, on the more representational side of abstract, we'll choose something from everyday life and distort it using collage, paint, and layering of other materials.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $85/95 (nm)
Thursdays:
November 12 and 19
49. Bilingual Boogie Beats
Amy Olson
Children and their parents or caregivers will use their imagination, dance, and play rhythmic instruments while singing songs in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat or small rug to sit on.
Ages : 0 - 4 yrs | 6:30 - 7:15 pm | $30/40 (nm)
Saturdays:
November 7, 14, 21
50. Painting...A Gift
Cynthia Ryan Kelly
We will take a quick journey through rich periods of art history to learn about the visual world and methods artists have employed to express their vision. Using watersoluable materials on varied surfaces, we will stretch a small canvas to make artwork that is ready to hang on a wall as a gift to someone or yourself.
Ages : Adult | 10 am - 1 pm | $85/95 (nm)
51. Trash to Treasure Creature Sculptures
Rachel Lindle
We will make good use of materials that we might normally throw away as we produce fun and creative sculptures of birds, fish, and any animal you can think of!
Grades : 2nd - 3rd | 10 am - noon | $55/65 (nm)
52. Bang! History and Improvisation
Marcus Wilkerson
Learn the history of music of the African Diaspora through the use of drums and the human body. Experience how musical we can be with or without any materials. Be amazed at the beautiful sounds that can be made with simple household materials and tools!
Grades : 5th - 8th | 10 am - noon | $45/55 (nm)
53. Dry Painting
Frank Boyer
Chalk and oil pastels are excellent media for fast, realistic drawings, for effects usually achieved with paints. Various subjects will be demonstrated and rendered, from figures and landscapes to sci-fi themes.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 am - 1 pm | $80/90 (nm)
November Workshop
All materials provided: Unless noted.
(nm): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Saturday:
November 14
54. Decorate an Herbal Christmas Tree
Melinda Boyer
Learn about holiday herbs while decorating a 9 to 12" faux tree with green moss, herbs such as lavender and rosemary, and preserved flowers like baby roses. Then add your own creative touches by making Fimo (color polymer clay that's baked) ornaments of your designs. These make lovely tabletop trees to impress your friends and family.
Ages : Adult | 10 am - 2 pm | $45/55 (nm)
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Oct. 19, 2009
curriculum for Teleo Scouts
| My wife and I have been homeschooling our seven children for seventeen years, and we are passionate about a father’s role and influence in a well-rounded education, especially in regard to raising boys toward godly maturity and manhood.
We have observed that many dads are doing a terrific job at fulfilling their roles as leader and teacher while acknowledging that various approaches might be improved. Other dads struggle, for they simply have not yet discovered an effective approach to teaching their boys.
We have developed a very effective ministerial tool for dads called Teleo Scouts. Teleo is a Greek word which signifies completion and well-roundedness. Teleo Scouts is a way for like-minded men (usually between two and six) to get together with their sons to do cool activities that the men plan (activities with skills that the dads like to do and believe are worth passing down). Teleo Scouts is not a youth group, nor is it something dads have to do every week. In fact, most of the groups that are using it meet only once or twice a month on their own time.
The curriculum for Teleo Scouts is Made for Manhood, a book of seventeen character lessons ranging from “Being Strong and Courageous” to “Treating Ladies Properly” to “Being a Man of Conviction.” The complete chapter headings are included in the Question and Answer document which is attached for your consideration. Made for Manhood can also be used as an individual study for boys without a commitment to Teleo Scouts. We can send you free chapter samples via email upon your request.
If you know of any families that might benefit from Teleo Scouts, please forward this information to them. Anybody interested can read the informational attachment and/or contact our office. We would be glad to assist you!
Blessings in Christ,
Kenneth Knott
Teleo Scouts Founder/Curriculum Director
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Oct. 13, 2009
Christopher J. Klicka was called home by his Lord on
| From the HSLDA e-lert service
A longtime champion of homeschooling rights around the globe, Home School Legal Defense Association Senior Counsel and Director of State and International Relations Christopher J. Klicka was called home by his Lord on October 12, 2009, at age 48, following a 15-year battle with multiple sclerosis. An attorney, spokesman, lobbyist, and homeschooling husband and father, Chris is survived by his wife, Tracy, their seven children (ages 11–21), and his parents, Ardath and George Klicka.
“Chris was both a people person and a goal person. He cared deeply about people, but was also driven to always do more!” says HSLDA President J. Michael Smith. “He was the most determined person I ever met in my life. Even with all the things he accomplished every day at HSLDA, he continually wanted to tackle new challenges and serve homeschoolers in more and better ways. He was so focused on the homeschooling world, but he was also very much focused on his family and dedicated to raising his children.”
An integral part of Home School Legal Defense Association’s staff for 24 years, Chris was HSLDA’s first full-time employee, first executive director, and first full-time attorney. He believed passionately that homeschooling was the best educational method for children and demonstrated that passion in every area of his life.
Chris and Tracy homeschooled all seven of their children. He traveled across the United States (and around the world) defending families’ right to homeschool and advocating homeschooling. He participated in countless radio interviews on homeschooling issues. He wrote five books on homeschooling, penned numerous articles, and had two more books in progress when he passed away. He lobbied state legislators, U.S. senators, and foreign diplomats to support homeschooling. He sought greater freedom for homeschooling parents and students in every area—from local school districts to sports associations, college admissions departments, and military recruitment requirements. He sought to educate the educators, truant officers, policemen, judges, and even social workers about the benefits and legality of homeschooling.
Even deeper than his passion for homeschooling was his deep love for his Lord. We may never know how many people Chris inspired to homeschool or continue homeschooling, or how many people he inspired to draw near to his Lord.
“Chris’s accomplishments as a lawyer for homeschooling are clear and of value that cannot be overstated. He was one of the most important pioneers of our movement,” says HSLDA Chairman Mike Farris. “He believed that this truly is God’s way to teach children to love God. He believed it deeply. His conviction was infectious. He was a man of single-hearted devotion that I have never, ever seen equaled. The passion that Chris felt for the mission to which God called him never, ever, ever, ever dimmed, even slightly.”
HSLDA deeply appreciates and honors Chris’s life and his dedicated contribution to our organization and to homeschooling. Our staff will miss him more than we can express, and we are praying with and for his family. The homeschooling movement has lost one of its greatest advocates and friends, but Chris leaves an incredible legacy of freedom and awareness of homeschooling to the thousands of homeschooled students whose parents have made The Right Choice.
”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.“ II Timothy 4:7-8
”Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.“ Revelation 2:10
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Oct. 6, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
| District Sends Illegal Forms
Survey Subcommittee Meeting “Staged” to Support More Regulation
Fort Dodge Demands Hearing to Homeschool Special Needs Children
Essay Contest Entries Wanted
Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling Threatened in the UK
Coming up on HSLDA @home e-vents
1. New York: District Sends Illegal Forms
Home School Legal Defense Association intervened when one public school district tried to restrict certain options New York law clearly grants to homeschoolers.
Read more >>
2. New Hampshire: Survey Subcommittee Meeting “Staged” to Support More Regulation
A House subcommittee’s discussion of a homeschooling survey amounted to four public school superintendents explaining why they favored increased regulation of home education. Read more >>
3. Iowa: Fort Dodge Demands Hearing for Homeschool Special Needs Children
HSLDA persuaded a public school official to amend a letter that incorrectly claimed special needs children need “approval” in order to homeschool. Read more >>
4. Essay Contest Entries Wanted
HSLDA’s 2009 student essay contest is accepting entries through November 1. The contest is divided into three age groups, each with a corresponding theme. As always, cash prizes will be awarded and winning essays will be posted on our website. For contest guidelines and entry form >>
10. Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling Threatened in the UK
Could the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child strip your rights as a homeschooling parent? If developments in the UK are any indication, the CRC is a threat to homeschooling. Mike Farris examines a recent report on homeschooling regulations in England and explains how the CRC is being implemented to the detriment of parental rights and homeschool freedoms. Read more >> |
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Sep. 30, 2009
The Living Arts & Science Center's October Classes
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The Living Arts & Science Center's
October Classes
Robots II, digital art, painting, sculpture, drawing, portraiture, cartooning, candy making, ceramics,
weaving and so much more, all offered by
professional artists and arts educators.
Visit the LASC website www.LASClex.org for complete class descriptions and schedules. Register by phone, fax, or mail. Call 252-5222 or fax 255-7448.
Some scholarships are available, particularly for middle and high school students.
Click here for the complete Fall schedule, enrollment forms and scholarship applications.
October Classes
All materials provided: Unless noted.
(NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Tuesdays:
October 6, 13, 20, and 27
10. Beginning Printmakers
Cynthia Ryan Kelly
Learn all about printmaking! Using a variety of interesting and unusual materials, little ones will get the opportunity to make colorful prints. We will use the prints for cards, stationary, and for beautiful works of art to display.
Ages : 4 - 6 yrs | 9:30 - 10:30 am | $40/50 (nm )
11. Drawing the Figure Expressively
Erica Meuser
Graphite on paper...an engaging and yet freeing way to explore line, shape, and contour while drawing the human figure. Class fee also covers the model's fee.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $90/100 (nm )
12. Painting From Life
Evan Fugazzi
Explore the rewards and challenges of oil painting from direct observation of life. We will learn the fundamentals of both underpainting and direct oil painting from life using a small still life. Discussion will include application of these principles as they relate to figure, still life, and landscape work. Upon registration you will be provided with a list of recommended materials.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $85/95 (nm )
13. Women Artists and You!
Kate Davis-Rosenbaum
Together we will 'meet' some amazing women; surveying female visual artists of past, present, near, far, and from all different styles, and life-stories. We will focus on a woman artist who either resembles or intrigues us. Brief lecture-presentations, art-making project(s), and informal discussion will be our format. NO prior art or art history experience is expected or needed. This class is guaranteed to nourish our senses of heritage as women.
Ages : Adult | 6:30 - 8 pm | $45/55 (nm )
Wednesdays:
October 7, 14, 21, and 28
14. Under the Harvest Moon
Melinda Boyer
Day and night, orange and black, fields of pumpkins and a kaleidoscope of colored leaves will be our inspiration for autumn art. Young artists will work with clay, paint, pastels and luminescent materials to discover the magic under the harvest moon.
Ages : 3 - 5 yrs | 10 - 11 am | $40/50 (nm )
Thursdays:
October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
15. Rigid Heddle Weaving
Beth Rosdatter
The rigid heddle loom is a basic loom that allows you to weave light work, such as placemats, dishtowels, scarves or shawls. We'll plan our own design, learn how to 'warp' the loom, and weave our projects. The skills and techniques you learn using a rigid heddle loom are all transferable to other types of looms. There may be an extra cost of $15 to $25 for your yarn, depending upon your selected project.
Ages : 10 yrs - Adult | 7:30 - 9 pm | $80/90 (nm )
Thursdays:
October 8, 15, 22, and 29
16. Bilingual Boogie Beats
Amy Olson
Children and their parents or caregivers will use their imagination, dance, and play rhythmic instruments while singing songs in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat or small rug to sit on.
Ages : 0 - 4 yrs | 6:30 - 7:15 pm | $30/40 (nm )
Saturdays:
October 3, 10, 17, and 24
17. Mummy Making Madness
Julie Blackburn
Learn about the mummification process of the ancient Egyptians while creating a clay sarcophagus and other treasures to fill your "Pharaoh's" burial chamber. We'll mummify a HOT DOG and 'put it to rest' in an imaginative Egyptian tomb.
Grades : 3rd - 5th | 10 am - noon | $70/80 (nm )
18. Collograph Printing
Erica Meuser
Experiment with texture, shape and color. In this class we will collage, paint, and add materials to build raised surface plates for printmaking.
Ages : Adult | 10 am - noon | $70/80 (nm )
19. Bang! What Was That!?
Marcus Wilkerson
Experience first hand the excitement and wonder of sound. We'll build our own instruments, create our own music, and get connected through the emotional magic of melody! We'll learn the math and science connection to music too!
Grades : 5th - 8th | 10 am - noon | $55/65 (nm )
20. From Clay to Pottery
Melinda Boyer
Express yourself with clay! Learn hand building techniques, and ways of using glazes, paint, and creative designs to turn clay into pottery. We'll work with white and red clay, as well as some hand dug Kentucky clay to create functional or seasonal pieces of art.
Grades : K - 2nd | 12 - 2 pm | $75/85 (nm )
21. Robots! II
Frank Boyer
A continuation of the original LASC "Robots" class! We will further our understanding of electrical circuits and functions by using additional parts and components, and more complex wiring for a robotic "upgrade". This class is open to students who have already completed the LASC's primary Robots class.
Grades : 3rd - 6th | 12 - 3 pm | $110/$120 (nm ) | Limit : 10 students
22. Ink Brush
Li Dongfeng
Many people are amazed by Chinese brush painting. This teacher will make you feel it is not only possible, but fun and exciting. In this entry level class, students will learn brush and ink techniques to explore different subjects. Li will teach the bird and and you will not only learn about painting, but Chinese culture and philosophies as well. There will be a materials fee of approximately $40.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 11 - 2 pm | $85/95 (nm )
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October Workshops
All materials provided: Unless noted.
(NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Saturdays:
October 3 and 17
23. Natural History Illustration
Stevie Moore
Depict nature realistically. Paint with watercolors to create botanical illustrations, iridescent insects and vibrantly colored tropical fish. As time permits, we will incorporate these into larger landscapes with animals and plants in their natural environments. Bring a lunch.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 - 2 pm | $70/80 (nm )
Tuesday & Thursday:
October 6 and 8
24. Creating Digital Art
Bruce Frank
An overview of the process of creating art using a computer. Included is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop (retouching, color correction, special effects) and using a graphics tablet with Corel Painter (drawing and painting with a computer). Students will have hands-on experience scanning images, creating an art piece, and printing it.
Ages : 15 yrs - Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $45/55 (nm )
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
October 27, 29; November 3, 5
25. Watercolor
Tricia Spencer
Students will explore and develop their skills for making expressive paintings. Color, texture, graded washes, wet into wet, and expressive brush work will assist you in emphasizing the descriptive elements in your paintings. Composition skills, use of light and the transparent effects of watercolor are essential to understanding how to work with this very sensitive and expressive medium. You will receive a list of the materials you will need to bring to class.
Ages : Adult | 7 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm )
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Sep. 29, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
| Superintendent Rejects Notices of Intent
Controversy Over Meaning of ‘Local’
Homeschooler Denied Learner’s Permit Documentation
Essay Contest Entries Wanted
Home School Heartbeat: Homeschool Co-ops
Coming up on HSLDA @home e-vents
1. Montana: Superintendent Rejects Notices of Intent
Home School Legal Defense Association assisted eight member families in Butte at the beginning of this school year when the county superintendent of schools rejected their notice of intent. Read more >>
2. Alabama: Controversy Over Meaning of ‘Local’
HSLDA assisted two member families in Dothan at the beginning of the school year when public school officials challenged their children’s enrollment in a church school outside the city limits. Read more >>
3. Georgia: Homeschooler Denied Learner’s Permit Documentation
HSLDA persuaded public school officials to reverse their decision after initially refusing to issue a certificate of attendance required for a homeschooled student to obtain a learner’s permit to operate a motor vehicle. Read more >>
4. Essay Contest Entries Wanted
HSLDA’s 2009 student essay contest is accepting entries through November 1. The contest is divided into three age groups, each with a corresponding theme. As always, cash prizes will be awarded and winning essays will be posted on our website. For contest guidelines and entry form >>
10. Home School Heartbeat: Homeschool Co-ops
Not only can you receive quality support and educational assistance from a co-op, you may also find solid friends and good advice from a community of homeschoolers. Homeschooling parents Jay and Heidi St. John discuss the benefits of co-ops and share ways you can get involved in a co-op near you—or start one yourself! Read more >> |
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Sep. 28, 2009
Living Arts & Science Center
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The Art of Architecture
@ The Living Arts & Science Center's
October Discovery Night
Thursday, October 1st, 6-8 pm
Discovery Program & Art Activity:
Design, build, & explore the art of architecture during this fun filled, hands-on program hosted by The American Institute of Architects East Kentucky Chapter. Individuals or groups will each receive a 6x6 inch "city block" to design. At the end of the workshop, we will fit the blocks together to create our own city! Explore with us the role of the Architect, who interprets and creates our built environments, and work with professional architects to plan and create your very own structures during this hands-on Discovery Night! Work with architects Michael Sparkman and Pamela Clements from Lucas / Schwering Architects, Beverly Miller from Eastern Kentucky University Department of Design, and Meredith Yates with Gray Construction.
New Discovery Exhibit: The Architecture of Life
Explore life in a new way- by looking beneath the surface in our new hands-on Discovery Exhibit! Find out what bones, skeletons, buildings, and bridges have in common by looking at the structure and function of animals, plants, and man-made structures! Climb inside an armadillo exoskeleton, compare the structures of animals as you view amazing skulls and skeletons. Dream up an architectural design all your own at the drafting table or on the computer. Take a bike ride with a human skeleton, and much more!
Exhibit Partners:
Centre College
Department of Biology
University of Kentucky
Dept. of Biology, Physical Therapy, &
the College of Architecture
Transylvania University
Department of Biology
Discovery Night Sponsor:
Contact:
Katherine Bullock
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40508
kbullock@lasclex.org
(859) 252-5222 or (859) 255-2284
www.LASCLEX.org
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization and requests a Discovery Night donation of $1.00 for children 11 years and under and $2.00 for 12 years and up.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Groups of 6 or more people must register by calling 859-252-5222.
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides creative and unique opportunities for exploration and education in the arts and sciences. Art galleries, a science gallery, and arts and science classes and workshops are provided year-round for children and adults of all ages. In addition, the Living Arts and Science Center partners with community agencies and organizations to provide free hands-on arts activities at community events and programs and classes for special needs and at-risk students.
The LASC is sponsored in part by:
William Stamps Farrish Fund |
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Sep. 22, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
| Washington Times Op-ed—Programs Suit Needs of Students
Call Now to Help Change Senate Health Care Bill
Sweden—the Next Germany for Homeschoolers?
Housing Authority Denies Homeschooling
District Demands Illegal Forms
Change in Certificate of Enrollment Form
Student Essay Contest Coming Soon
Bible Literacy Contest Welcomes More Homeschoolers
HSLDA 2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Home School Heartbeat: Wish Your Children Loved to Read?
Check out HSLDA @home e-vents Archives!
1. Washington Times Op-ed—Programs Suit Needs of Students
Educators are admitting that parental involvement is the key to a child’s educational success, even in a public school setting. Even President Obama in his recent mass broadcast to public school students in America sounded more like a parent than he did the president of the United States, as he encouraged each student to be conscientious in their attendance at school, their studies and their personal life. Read more >>
2. Call Now to Help Change Senate Health Care Bill
The Senate Finance Committee will start marking up its version of the health care bill today. Urgent calls are needed to committee members asking that the creation of home visitation programs, in Subtitle I, be taken out of the bill. Read more >>
3. Sweden—the Next Germany for Homeschoolers?
After battling authorities over the right to homeschool their 7-year-old son, a Swedish couple had their boy taken away by police just as they were about to leave the country.
Read more >>
4. Oklahoma: Housing Authority Denies Homeschooling
When housing authorities objected to a member family homeschooling in an apartment, Home School Legal Defense Association pointed out the family was merely exercising their rights under the state constitution. Read more >>
5. Indiana: District Demands Illegal Forms
HSLDA contacted a Warrick County public school official after learning the district had mailed packets to homeschoolers making unlawful demands regarding “registration” and curriculum planning. Read more >>
6. Mississippi: Change in Certificate of Enrollment Form
HSLDA has contacted the state Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement, pointing out that the new certificate of enrollment form deviates from state law and that it should be revised. Read more >>
7. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon
HSLDA’s 2009 student essay contest will begin accepting entries October 1. The contest is divided into three age groups, each with a corresponding theme. As always, cash prizes will be awarded and winning essays will be posted on our website. For contest guidelines and entry form >>
8. Bible Literacy Contest Welcomes More Homeschoolers
Homeschooled students are invited to follow up their success this year by entering the 2010 Children’s International Arts Festival sponsored by www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org. Even though the Bible literacy contest is open to all children ages 5–12, six of the eight winners in 2009 came from homeschool families. Writing and drawing entries are already being accepted for the seven dude-ranch vacation prizes that will be awarded next year. For more information and contest guidelines >>
9. HSLDA 2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced
It is with great pleasure that we reveal the results of the 2009 HSLDA Photo Contest. Thank you for making it a great success—this year we received more than 500 entries. Proceeds from the contest benefit the Home School Foundation’s Compassion Fund. To view the winners >>
10. Home School Heartbeat: Wish Your Children Loved to Read?
Every homeschooling parent knows that reading is important. What you may not know is how to cultivate a love of reading and incorporate reading into your everyday routine. Author Richard Grant shares how to pick books for yourself and your children, how to set aside a daily reading time, and why telling bedtime stories can produce lasting rewards. Read more >>
11. Check out HSLDA @home
e-vents Archives!
Looking for encouraging, empowering information for your homeschool? If you could use helpful tips and advice from a Christian perspective, HSLDA’s @home e-vents might be just what you’re searching for! Our online seminars bring nationally recognized speakers—such as Jeff Myers, Zan Tyler, Scott Somerville, Steven Duvall, Diane Kummer, and Becky Cooke—right into the comfort of your own home. Some of our most popular webinar topics include “What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Homeschooling,” “Classical Writing,” “Teaching the Right-brained Child,” “Getting Organized,” “The College Admissions Process,” “What Ticks Johnny Off,” and “How to Homeschool Legally in Your State.” |
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