Jul. 2, 2009
How is your current reading curriculum working?
| How is your current reading curriculum working?
Is it giving your child the essential foundation necessary for reading success? Mary Pride of Practical Homeschooling Magazine named Discover Intensive Phonics as her “Pick of the Crop”: “Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself wins the prize here. A completely non-consumable, reasonably priced, and absolutely clutter-free program. The only supplies you need are a black board or marker board and something to write on it with. The very best part is that most work is done standing up at the blackboard. Active kids love blackboard work—especially the kind of kids who fail with sit-down-and-pay-attention types of phonics programs.”
These products appeal to children's individual learning styles, incorporating Orton-Gillingham principles of multisensory instruction, and can be used either independently by the student with software or done with parent/direct instruction, or both. Results show one to three grade levels of improvement in reading, spelling and handwriting. Parents can receive excellent online training in our strategies for FREE, an opportunity to learn in 3-5 hours more decoding skills than most public school teachers will receive in years of school! We teach the 42 sounds of the alphabet, 5 phonetic skills, and 2 decoding skills. Explore www.ReadingHorizonsathome.com for more information.
Take care,
Jeri Graybill
Account Manager
Reading Horizons
1-800-333-0054
jeri@readinghorizons.com
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Jun. 30, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
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Washington Times Op-ed—Homeschooling Under Pressure all over Europe
Generation Joshua’s iGovern Camp Registration Closes Midnight July 1
Homeschool Bill Fails
2009 Legislative Wrap-Up
Student Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries
Home School Foundation Christmas Card Contest
Home School Heartbeat: For You They Signed
Next Week on @home e-vents
1. Washington Times Op-ed—Homeschooling Under Pressure all over Europe
While the freedom to homeschool in America continues to expand, the opposite is true in Europe. Read more >>
2. Generation Joshua’s iGovern Camp Registration Closes Midnight July 1
Generation Joshua’s two summer leadership camps, one in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Aug. 9–15 and one on the campus of Patrick Henry College in northern Virginia July 6–Aug. 1, will equip and challenge your children, inspire them to be servant leaders, and provide them with real-world training about how they can make a difference in our nation. We have an incredible line-up of Christian speakers for both camps. To learn more about the two camps, see the list of speakers, and register your child, call our office at (877) 338-8803, or email generationjoshua@hslda.org. To learn more and to register online by midnight July 1 >>
3. Connecticut: Homeschool Bill Fails
A bill that would have established a procedure for withdrawal of a child from public school for home instruction failed to gain support of legislators during Connecticut’s 2009 legislative session. Read more >>
4. Alaska: 2009 Legislative Wrap-Up
The Alaska Legislature enacted none of the bills HSLDA tracked during the 2009 legislative season. But all these bills—including a proposal to expand the compulsory school attendance age—were carried over to the 2010 session. Read more >>
5. Student Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries
Entries for the HSLDA 2009 student photo contest will be accepted through August 1. Photos must illustrate one of three themes. As always, cash prizes will be awarded and winning entries will be posted on the HSLDA website. For contest guidelines and entry form >>
6. Home School Foundation Christmas Card Contest
Every year the Home School Foundation sends Christmas cards to widows and single parents who have received assistance from the Foundation. We’re asking homeschoolers to design the artwork for the cards (drawings or photography are allowed). This contest is for homeschool students or teachers 15 years old and up. Submissions must be emailed to contest@hslda.org by August 1, 2009. For complete guidelines and themes >>
7. Home School Heartbeat: For You They Signed
Most Americans don’t know who the signers of the Declaration of Independence were. Author Marilyn Boyer discusses her book, For You They Signed, a volume of character studies designed to make it easy for busy families to learn about—and be inspired by—the courageous and godly Founders of our nation. Read more >>
Coming up on @home e-vents
Can the Bible stand up to modern scrutiny in light of technological advances and scientific discoveries? Refresh your faith as apologist Dr. Jay L. Wile presents scientifically backed biblical facts in this inspiring webinar on Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Space is limited for this e-vent, so register today! For more information, or to register, go to hslda.org/athome.
If you would like to receive emails with e-vent announcements and notification of special e-vents, please update your HSLDA E-lert Service subscription
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Jun. 25, 2009
creation of a virtual quilt.
| Give into the Groove
for the Living Arts & Science Center
The Living Arts & Science Center is teaming up with Hot Sauce Records in the creation of a virtual quilt. For every quilt square created ---children or adults--- Hot Sauce Records will donate $1.00 to the LASC. The LASC can submit up to 1000 designs for a total donation of $1000.
Help support the LASC by downloading a blank square here and creating your own design!
All designs should be submitted by August 30th.
Please mail or drop off completed designs to:
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40508
About The Living Arts & Science Center
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides creative opportunities for exploration and education in the arts and sciences. Art galleries, a discovery gallery, and arts and science classes 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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Jun. 24, 2009
2nd Annual Home-Education Appreciation Day
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Help me spread the word! Please forward this message to other home-educators who may be interested and feel free to post the details to any online groups you belong to. Thank you in advance!
Greetings from the University of Kentucky! For those I’ve yet to meet, my name is Clay Arnold and I’m a 2003 graduate of homeschooling as well as a 2007 graduate of the University of Kentucky. Since then, I’ve worked as an admissions counselor and made it a primary goal of mine to reach out to the homeschooling community. I greatly enjoyed my undergraduate career and hope to make other homeschooling families aware of the many opportunities available at UK.
On Friday, August 7th 2009, from 9:00am until 4:00pm, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host its 2nd Annual Home-Education Appreciation Day, otherwise known as the AHEAD@UK program!
This day, designed for homeschooled juniors and seniors and their families, is a great way to learn about the UK experience. However, the information provided will be beneficial to those in the college selection process no matter where they intend to continue their education. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the college admissions process, academic scholarship requirements, financial aid resources, the Honors Program, undergraduate research opportunities, education abroad and so much more!
Additionally, every student will meet with an advisor in the academic college of his or her choice. Whether you would like to learn more about a particular major or are still narrowing your interests, we would love for you to speak directly with a program representative.
Finally, an optional 90-minute walking tour of campus will be offered after the conclusion of the program. If you’ve never been to UK or just want to see what a college classroom or residence hall looks like, here’s your chance!
All of these great opportunities AND a meal provided by UK Dining Services are available free of charge to any homeschooled junior or senior who submits an RSVP by July 30th!
PLUS, any rising senior who brings a completed UK application for freshman admission will have their $50 application fee waived!!! To take advantage of this, just download and print the application from the following link:
www.uky.edu/Admission/files/application.pdf
(Note: the Fall 09 application is acceptable for the purposes of this event)
If you would like to attend, please follow these instructions:
Preferred Method:
Select the below link, follow the instructions to create your seeblue. VIP page, then (on your VIP page) RSVP by answering the attendance questions under “See More”.
emt.askadmissions.net/uk_undg/emtinterestpage.aspx?ip=freshman
IMPORTANT: You must use the school code 969999 to register for the AHEAD program.
Optional Method:
If you encounter any problems with the above registration, you can still RSVP by emailing the following details to Clay.Arnold@uky.edu or by faxing them to 859-257-9200:
Total Number of Attendees:
Student Full Name:
Student Birth Date:
Student Graduation Year:
Student Potential Field of Study (for advising purposes):
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
A confirmation notice discussing directions and parking will be emailed to attendees prior to the event. If you intend to stay in Lexington overnight, several area hotels offer discounts to UK visitors.
We look forward to seeing you on August 7th!
Your University of Kentucky Admissions Counselor,
Clay Arnold
Assistant Director of Admissions in Recruitment
University of Kentucky
T: 859-257-6438
F: 859-257-9200
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Jun. 24, 2009
CALL TO STOP UN CHILDRENS TREATY
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Call Now to Stop
UN Children’s Treaty
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends,
Monday in a Harlem middle school, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice told a group of 120 students that administration officials are actively discussing “when and how it might be possible to join” (that is, ratify) the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). As before, she also communicated what a disgrace it is that the U.S. would stand with only Somalia against such a widely accepted treaty.
This is the first direct public statement by the Obama administration that it will seek ratification of the UN CRC.
In my 30 years of political involvement, I have learned to recognize this as what is called a “trial balloon.” Like in World War I trench warfare, our opponents have “sent up a balloon” to see if it will draw fire. If things remain quiet, they will proceed with their plans to push for ratification of the CRC in the U.S. Senate. To discourage them from doing so, we need to make sure that our voices are heard with unmistakable clarity. We must let the Obama administration know that we oppose this anti-family, anti-American treaty.
Action
Here’s what we need you all to do:
1. Call the White House comments line at 202-456-1111. Tell them you heard the administration wants to ratify the CRC, and you strongly oppose this giving away of U.S. sovereignty to the UN. Also, keep in mind that this treaty gives the government jurisdiction to override any decision made by any parent if the government thinks that a better decision can be made—even if there is no proof of any harm.
2. Call the Ambassador Susan Rice’s office at the United Nations. Tell her that you want her to represent the United States to the world rather than trying to get the United States to go along with international law initiated by the UN. Her office number is 212-415-4000.
3. Contact your senators and urge them to oppose ratification of this treaty. (Find your senators’ contact information by using HSLDA’s Legislative Toolbox.) Ask them also to defeat it once and for all by cosponsoring SJRes 16—the Parental Rights Amendment.
It is very important that we speak up right now. Please call before you close this email!
Michael Farris
HSLDA Chairman |
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Jun. 24, 2009
Home School Family Overcomes Pains of Financial Loss
| FORWARD TO HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
CONTACT: Keith Allison
Gainesville, Georgia
770 875-5744
keith@amountaintoclimb.com
www.amountaintoclimb.com
Home School Family Overcomes Pains of Financial Loss
May 2009 – Gainesville, GA – When the whole country is held in the grips of the worst economic times since the great depression, comes a book detailing the true life story of a family of twelve trying to recover after losing their home, family farm, and business due to the financial downturn of 2008 - A Mountain To Climb - (ISBN-14421107863 Paperback, 156 pp, 5 ½ x 8 ½ $14.99)
“Everyone should read this book. It is great!” Jefferson, GA
”I laughed and I cried!” Suwanee, GA
”Your stories encouraged me to keep going.” Lithonia, GA
”This book far exceeded my expectations!” Gainesville, GA
Available at www.amountaintoclimb.com.
For more information about ‘A Mountain To Climb’ see www.amountaintoclimb.com
Get Table of Contents and First Three Chapters at https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1058459 |
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Jun. 22, 2009
summer workshops
| We still have room for enrollment in some summer workshops. For more information contact Judy Mortkowitz at 619-2040 or jmortkowitz@yahoo.com
Each summer MacPherson Academy strives to provide students with creative learning fun to enhance their summer break experience. During this time we welcome students who are enrolled and not enrolled at the school to join us for the workshops. This year the workshops will be held at Apostles Anglican Church, 200 Colony Blvd., across the street from Christ the King Cathedral, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from June 22 through July 8.
1. Roller Coasters to Ferris Wheels
Instructor: Barry Stamper
Time: 9-11 am
Students will receive hands-on experience in mathematics and physics, learning how these apply to their everyday world and recreation. They will build model amusement park rides while also building skills in mathematics and physics. No prior knowledge of physics is required. Math skills should be at 8th grade through high school. Mr. Stamper has a B.S. degree in Mathematics and a M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics. He is certified in Mathematics and Integrated Science.
2.Classic Films and Writing
Instructor: Judy Mortkowitz
Time: 1-3 pm
Students will experience an array of classic films and hone writing skills in areas of Cause and Effect, Satire and Irony, Character Identification, Symbolism and Metaphor, Character Analysis, Setting, Compare and Contrast, Dialogue, Short Essay, Point of View and other topics. This class will qualify for one semester of English credit.
3. Math Basics
Instructor: Barry Stamper
Time: 11 am-1 pm
The first purpose of the class is to prepare younger students to be successful in high school mathematics. The second purpose is to help high school students increase their scores on ACT and SAT tests in addition to improving over all scores in their regular math classes. Mr. Stamper is a gifted math and science teacher with extensive teaching experience.
4. Star Wars and Mythology
Instructor: Jane Ann Mortkowitz
Time: 11 am-1 pm
Explore the real-life and mythological connections to George Lucas’s classic series in this workshop. We will study the real world, historical and philosophical inspirations and links by studying the works of Joseph Campbell and others. Fun for all! Middle school ages and up.
5. Tiger’s Action Plan
Instructor: Merry Hatmaker
Time: 11am-1pm
This is a course curriculum designed by Tiger Woods and his father, Earl Woods, to give children access to their dreams. Tiger’s Action Plan helps kids realize they can act on their goals, make a difference and achieve their full potential. It is a program that’s all about helping you discover your dreams and goals and showing you how to reach them. Tiger’s Action Plan is designed around specific activities and Volunteer Service Projects you create and execute. Along the way, we’ll give you lots of tools and information to help you find out more about yourself, develop your talents, explore future careers, and make a difference in your world. Minimum participation of at least 4 students required.
6. Adventures in Creative Writing
Instructor: Diane Carnes
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
The workshop will consist of reading short stories and / or poetry with discussion of the important elements of each type of writing. The student will then use these elements in writing projects of their choice.
Tuition and Fees: $180 for each workshop.
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Jun. 22, 2009
Robots at the Living Arts & Science Center Now Taking Registrations.
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Robots at the Living Arts & Science Center
Now Taking Registrations.
Due to popular demand the Living Arts & Science Center is offering one more session of Robots for even more ages!
Register now!
Space is limited
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.
Session 4, July 6 - 10
141. Robots!
Frank Boyer
Have fun learning about electricity and computers in this beginning technology class. Each student will design and build a wired remote controlled robot from DC motors and recycled materials. We'll also discuss computer-aided design, safety issues, and draw robots in fact and fiction.
GRADES..........3rd - 8th
TIME................9 am - 12 noon
COST..............$75/85(nm)
LIMIT...............Limit: 10
Quick Links
Our Website
Class Schedule
Volunteer Application
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Jun. 17, 2009
Lexington Latin School
| Greetings Parents, Lexington Latin School is still enrolling for fall 2009-2010. We have added an extra "optional" day this year for enrichment classes, so students 3rd and up can attend 3 days. Call or come see us for some more things we are adding as we have K-8 in the coming year, visit our web site, and tell your friends. Sincerely yours, Jeannie Davis Headmistress Lexington Latin School 859-806-0832 www.TheLexingtonLatinSchool.com |
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Jun. 16, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
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UN Treaty Jeopardizes Homeschool Freedom in Britain
USA Today Gets Homeschool Story Wrong
‘One Bruise Too Many’ Says Pediatrician
Lawmakers Urge Germany to Let Parents Homeschool
School District Attempts to Require More than Law Allows
Recordings of @home e-vents Available!
Supplement Your Teen’s History Course
Home School Heartbeat: The Father-Teen Connection
1. UN Treaty Jeopardizes Homeschool Freedom in Britain
Sadly, HSLDA’s warnings concerning the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child have proven correct in England, where a new report urges restricting homeschooling on the basis of these “rights.” Read more >>
2. USA Today Gets Homeschool Story Wrong
A recent USA Today article tries to portray homeschoolers as predominantly rich and white. The facts are not on their side. Read more >>
3. Massachusetts: ‘One Bruise Too Many’ Says Pediatrician
A Home School Legal Defense Association member family was told that because their son had too many bruises a report would have to be filed with Child Protective Services. Read more >>
4. Tennessee: Lawmakers Urge Germany to Let Parents Homeschool
The Tennessee House of Representatives recently became the second U.S. lawmaking body to urge the German government to lift its onerous restrictions on homeschooling. Read more >>
5. New York: School District Attempts to Require More than Law Allows
Two member families in the Buffalo Public School District recently received letters requesting additional information or informing them that they had failed to submit necessary documents. Read more >>
6. Recordings of @home e-vents Available!
Are the fun-filled summer months keeping your family’s schedule too busy to attend HSLDA’s live @home e-vents? To accommodate your unique needs, we now have archived recordings posted at a link on our webpage. You may listen to any previous webinar at your convenience! To access the archives, simply go to the archives link, proceed through standard registration to log in, and begin listening and learning. While you’re online, swing by our homepage to check out our updated summer speaker schedule. For more information, or to access the archives >>
7. Teaching with Historic Places—Supplement Your Teen’s History Course
As you map out your teen’s history course for the next school year, check out the National Park Service’s Teaching with Historic Places website. It allows you to search for relevant lesson plans, online tours, photographs, and articles by location, state, time period, or theme. Best of all, the lesson plans, maps, and suggested activities are all free—some are suitable for high schoolers! Read more >>
8. Home School Heartbeat: The Father-Teen Connection
The teen years can be a challenging period for parents. Whether you’re maintaining a good relationship or trying to overcome barriers that have arisen, making the effort to connect with your teen is an essential and rewarding endeavor. This week, Scott Somerville joins Mike Farris to offer encouragement especially for dads on how—and why—to stay connected with your teen. Read more >> |
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Jun. 12, 2009
The Family Foundation
| The Family Foundation ✆
show details 12:43 PM (2 minutes ago)
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Hello! I am interning in Lexington this summer and am helping to get the word out! As a home-educated student myself, who is now a senior attending Patrick Henry College (http://phc.edu/) in Virginia just outside of Washington, D.C., I am urging all home schoolers in Kentucky to uphold the Constitution of Kentucky and help halt the unconstitutional introduction of slot machines into Kentucky.
YOUR ACTION IS VITAL – This is a job only you can do. If you do not believe gambling should flourish at the expense of families, then why take a gamble yourself and do nothing?
Here is the actual 1988 Lottery Ballot question – nowhere does it authorize "slots at the tracks" as the Governor maintains:
GENERAL ELECTION NOV 8, 1988 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
#1: Shall Section 226 of the constitution be amended to provide that the General Assembly may establish a Kentucky
State lottery; may establish a state lottery to be conducted in cooperation with other states; and that any lottery so established
shall be operated by or on behalf of the Commonwealth of Kentucky?
If they attempt to expand gambling, they MUST amend the constitution – meaning the people choose to ratify or reject the legislature’s proposal.
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP:
#1) Call the legislative message line at 1-800-372-7181 and leave this message with the receptionist for your Senator and Representative (the receptionist will help you if you do not know who your legislators are): “No expansion of gambling!”
#2) Join us at our Rally (and bring others) on Tuesday, June 16th in the Capital Rotunda. Make it a field trip for the whole family and teach responsible Christian citizenship to your children!
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: Noon to 1:30 PM
Location: The Capitol Rotunda - Frankfort
#3) Visit our Rally’s FACEBOOK event page! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=95248515862
#4) For more information, visit The Family Foundation’s website! http://www.kentuckyfamily.org/
If you have any questions you can call or email The Family Foundation at: (859) 255-5400 or tffky@mis.net.
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Jun. 10, 2009
At The Living Arts & Science Center
| Summer Classes
At The Living Arts & Science Center
See complete class descriptions and schedules www.LASCLEX.org Register by phone, fax, or mail.
(859) 252-5222 p
(859) 255-7448 f
Imagine!
A summer of creative fun at the
Living Arts & Science Center!
Over 140 classes available in seven one-week sessions for pre-school to 12th grade.
June 15 - August 14, 2009
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Get creative in up to five classes per day! Partial and full day schedules available.
Small classes and grade divisions insure fun and challenging experiences with professional artists and arts educators.
Classes for pre-school - 12th:
world art forms, art-gineering, architecture, portraiture, painting, drawing, fashion design, animation, cartooning, comic book making, sound recording, photography, and much more!
Evening classes are available for teens and adults on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Teen and adult classes include:
Figure Drawing, Photoshop, Painting, Photography, Digital Art, Chinese Ink Brush, Sound Editing, and Plein Air painting.
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Jun. 9, 2009
HSLDA
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Washington Times Op-ed—Patrick Henry College Continues to Excel
Family Threatened with Truancy Charge over Spurious Forms
Diploma Bill Enacted
School Districts Require Families to Fill out Unnecessary Forms
Next Week on HSLDA @Home E-vents
Home School Heartbeat: Summer Schooling
1. Washington Times Op-ed—Patrick Henry College Continues to Excel
Sometimes called the “homeschool college,” or “God’s Harvard,” Patrick Henry College (PHC), located in Purcellville, Va., celebrated another graduation May 16. Seventy-six seniors received their diplomas, and many are preparing to become leaders in the public arena. Read more >>
2. Michigan: Family Threatened with Truancy Charge over Spurious Forms
Home School Legal Defense Association helped a member family when public school officials insisted on receiving annual homeschool declaration forms which are not required by law. Read more >>
3. Tennessee: Diploma Bill Enacted
On June 1, 2009, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen approved legislation requiring all state and local government entities to recognize high school diplomas awarded by homeschools and church-related schools in the same manner as diplomas awarded by public schools. Read more >>
4. Texas: School Districts Require Families to Fill out Unnecessary Forms
HSLDA intervened when public school officials asked two families to fill out unnecessary documents in order to continue homeschooling. Read more >>
5. Next Week on HSLDA @Home E-vents
What did God mean when he commanded Job to “ask the beasts”? Join Dr. Jay L. Wile on Tuesday, June 16, as he explores how studying the wonders of science expands our understanding of God. On Thursday, June 18, former HSLDA attorney and homeschool father Scott Somerville offers homeschooling dads practical, encouraging advice on how to provide the support and guidance their families need. You won’t want to miss this week’s informative, inspiring webinars! Space is limited for all e-vents, so register today! For more information or to register >>
6. Home School Heartbeat: Summer Schooling
What if you and your kids really need a break from homeschooling for the summer—but you don’t want to lose academic ground, either? Is there a way to balance diligence and fun over the summer months? This week, Mike Smith suggests various ways to stay academically engaged without burning out. Read more >> |
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Jun. 8, 2009
learning@toytheater.com
| Hello,
My husband has spent many years creating www.toytheater.com as a free and quality educational website for PreK through Grade 5. It covers areas of math, reading, art and music. Please visit when you have a chance to see if it can help with your homeschooling experience.
Thanks,
Maaria Hoagland
learning@toytheater.com
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Jun. 2, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
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Compulsory Attendance Age Increased
College Battle Won Without a Fight
Next week on HSLDA @Home E-vents
ParentalRights.org: Bulletin Inserts for Father’s Day
Art Contest Winners Posted
Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling in International Homes
GenJ: Exciting Speakers Confirmed for iGovern Summer Camp
1. Alabama: Compulsory Attendance Age Increased
On May 18, 2009, Gov. Bob Riley signed into law Senate Bill 334, raising the compulsory school attendance age for all students in Alabama from 16 to 17 years old. Read more >>
2. Minnesota: College Battle Won Without a Fight
When a homeschooled student mentioned he might have to contact Home School Legal Defense Association, a college admissions official stopped insisting the student obtain a GED in order to apply. Read more >>
3. Next week on HSLDA @Home E-vents
Is the Christian faith reasonable? Dr. Jay L.Wile presents evidence to support the authenticity of Christianity in his webinar, “Reasonable Faith,” on Tuesday, June 9. On Wednesday, June 10, adults and teens alike can learn how to fulfill their God-given destiny with author and speaker Daniel Schwabauer. Finally, on Thursday, June 11, HSLDA Attorney Thomas Schmidt addresses the nuances of “How to Homeschool in New York” in an informative, members-only webinar.
Tune in to this week’s @home lineup to encourage your faith and strengthen your home education. Space is limited for all e-vents, so register today! For more information or to register >>
4. ParentalRights.org: Bulletin Inserts for Father’s Day
ParentalRights.org has prepared a Father’s Day “bulletin insert” for use at your local church, synagogue or other religious assembly the weekend of June 21. Help preserve the freedom to direct your children’s religious upbringing by informing others about the dangers of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Download the bulletin >>
5. Art Contest Winners Posted
Check out the winning entries of HSLDA’s 2009 Art Contest. Read more >>
6. Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling in International Homes
What would your homeschool look like if you were transported to another country? How does an international background influence other families’ homeschools? This week on the program, Mike Smith talks to three families whose ethnic backgrounds span five countries and four continents! Read more >>
7. GenJ: Exciting Speakers Confirmed for iGovern Summer Camp
Camp is filling up quickly—July 26-August 1 (iGovern East), and August 9-15 (iGovern West) promise to be the two most exciting weeks of the summer. Confirmed speakers for iGovern West now include Dr. David Noebel, founder and president of Summit Ministries, Maj. General Bentley Rayburn (U.S. Air Force retired), Ashley Horn, Focus on the Family Action, and more. At iGovern East, confirmed speakers include State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (also a candidate for Virginia attorney general), Capt. Paul Douglas, U.S. Army National Guard chaplain, Mike Smith, president of HSLDA, and many more. For more information call toll-free (877) 338-8803. Read more and register >> |
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Jun. 1, 2009
LASC's June Discovery Night
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Live Alpacas & Art!
@ the
Live Alpacas & Art!
@ the LASC's June Discovery Night
Thursday, June 4th 6-8pm
Discovery Program:
Join us for a unique evening program that will feature LIVE alpacas from Bittersweet Alpaca Farm in Winchester, weaving demonstrations, and hands on weaving projects designed just for you! We'll be exploring a variety of weaving patterns from other cultures with guest artist, Marie Hochstrasser, and exploring a wide range of fiber works from local artists participating in Cutting Edge, our current fiber art exhibit.
Art Activity:
Create your own colorful weaving to take home!
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization and requests a Discovery Night donation of $1.00 for children ages 5 through 11 and $2.00 for 12 years and up.
Contact:
Katherine Bullock
Educational Outreach Coordinator
kbullock@lasclex.org
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40508
859-252-5222 or 859-255-2284
www.LASCLEX.org
Discovery Night Sponsor:
The LASC is supported in part by:
The William Stamps Farish Fund.
All Living Arts & Science Center
programs are made possible in
part through the generous support
of LexArts.
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Thursday, June 4th 6-8pm
Discovery Program:
Join us for a unique evening program that will feature LIVE alpacas from Bittersweet Alpaca Farm in Winchester, weaving demonstrations, and hands on weaving projects designed just for you! We'll be exploring a variety of weaving patterns from other cultures with guest artist, Marie Hochstrasser, and exploring a wide range of fiber works from local artists participating in Cutting Edge, our current fiber art exhibit.
Art Activity:
Create your own colorful weaving to take home!
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization and requests a Discovery Night donation of $1.00 for children ages 5 through 11 and $2.00 for 12 years and up.
Contact:
Katherine Bullock
Educational Outreach Coordinator
kbullock@lasclex.org
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40508
859-252-5222 or 859-255-2284
www.LASCLEX.org
Discovery Night Sponsor:
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May. 27, 2009
Student Outdoor Film Festival at the Living Arts & Science Center
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Student Outdoor Film Festival at the Living Arts & Science Center
with pre-show live music by Fuma
Thursday, May 28, 2009
7:30 PM --- Live music by Fuma (world music, funk & jazz fusion)
8:15 PM Student Video projects
WHERE:
The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington
Students from Henry Clay High School, Lexington Traditional Middle School and Lexington Day Treatment Center will screen their original video projects at an Outdoor Film Festival on May 28 at the Living Arts & Science Center. Live music by the world music band Fuma, will begin at 7:30 PM and will be followed by the video screenings at 8:15 PM. The festival is free and open to the public.
Through funding received by the Living Arts & Science Center from the National Endowment for the Arts, Ellen Frankenstein, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and media educator from Sitka, Alaska, worked with students in three schools to create photography and video projects. The projects range from individual personal video portraits, to a documentary on technology.
Students conceptualized their projects, photographed and edited them and worked with local composer, musician and music educator, Tripp Bratton, to create original music for the productions.
The Outdoor film festival is free and open to the public. Some seating will be provided but audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating.
Refreshments available
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
859-252-5222
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May. 19, 2009
hslda update
| Contents
Washington Times Op-ed—Choice Sought in Driver Training
Social Worker Gets Involved after Emergency Room Visit
Struggling Learners: Diet Helps Your Student Focus
HSLDA Members Save on PHC Camps
Poetry Contest Now Accepting Entries
Announcing the Winners of the Homeschool Academic Prize Drawing
Next Week on HSLDA @home E-vents
Home School Heartbeat: Involving Your Student in Civics
1. Washington Times Op-ed—Choice Sought in Driver Training
Although homeschoolers have won their freedom to teach their children at home in every state, one issue continues to be a problem. It’s whether parents should be allowed to teach their children how to drive. Read more >>
2. Wisconsin: Social Worker Gets Involved after Emergency Room Visit
A homeschooling family’s visit to the emergency room turned into a social services investigation about their beliefs concerning vaccinations. Read more >>
3. Struggling Learners: Diet Helps Your Student Focus
Many parents have found that by reducing sugar and carbohydrates in their child’s diet, especially for breakfast, their child (whether diagnosed as ADD or not) can focus on his work so much better during the school day. Eliminate foods including cereals, sugary soft drinks, pastries, graham crackers, pancakes, waffles, and fruit roll ups. Books to read are No More Ritalin by Mary Ann Block, D.O., and The Crazy Makers by Carol Simontacchi. As Dr. Sydney Walker III states in the Hyperactivity Hoax, “Children act how they feel.” Read more >>
4. HSLDA Members Save on PHC Camps
Patrick Henry College Teen Leadership Camps are only a few weeks away. Be sure to email teencamps@phc.edu to inquire about receiving a $20 discount for being a member of HSLDA. Read more >>
5. Poetry Contest Now Accepting Entries
HSLDA’s 2009 student poetry contest is accepting entries through June 1. There are three categories divided by age, each with its own theme. Entries must follow a specific form. As in the past, winners will be awarded cash prizes and will have their poems published on HSLDA’s website. For contest guidelines and entry form >>
6. Announcing the Winners of the Homeschool Academic Prize Drawing
Over 11,000 students participated in the 2008 Homeschool Academic Study. There were prizes available for participating which have now been awarded.
First Prize: iPod—Olivia L., CO.
Second Prize: Two years of HSLDA membership—Caleb U., AZ.
Third Prize: $50 Visa gift card—Gabriella S., NC.
Congratulations to our winners and thank-you to everyone who participated in the study. The results are scheduled to be published before the start of the traditional school year.
7. Next Week on HSLDA @home E-vents
Kick off post-Memorial Day week by signing up for our exciting line up of speakers! If you have a highly distractible child, don’t miss Carol Barnier on May 26 as she shares tips and advice that will help you channel your child’s high energy and short attention span into a fun and effective learning experience. On May 27, film veteran and homeschooling father George Escobar will discuss the important role that Christian movies play in modern culture. And don’t forget to join us on May 28 when David Quine shares how to teach your child history in a way that affirms God’s providential hand in world events. Space is limited for all e-vents, so register today! Read more >>
8. Home School Heartbeat: Involving Your Student in Civics
How can you encourage your students to learn about civics? Let them get involved! Generation Joshua Director Will Estrada joins Mike Smith this week on the program to discuss various ways that young people can learn about government and participate in the political process. Read more >> |
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May. 19, 2009
Eagle Lake Convention & Expo Center
| My name is Jeremy Zeller, Executive Director of the Eagle Lake Convention & Expo Center in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. I wanted to send a personal invitation to the Central Kentucky Home School Association to come and check out our facility for any upcoming meetings, shows, or events that you all were planning in the coming year. Eagle Lake is centrally located to the state… 10 minutes from Frankfort, 20 minutes from Lexington, 30 minutes from Louisville. Location and pricing are our biggest assets as a center. We can comfortably accommodate meetings of just a handful of people to an event hosting thousands of guests. With two full service restaurants on-site, and over 400 hotel rooms within 8 minutes, Eagle Lake Convention & Expo Center maximizes your experience with convenience. Our staff is prepared to offer as much, or as little help as you wish in putting on the perfect event… from catering, entertainment, decorations and more, we will work within most any budget to make your individual vision a reality.
I would love to discuss future events with you, as well as give you more in depth, specific information regarding your needs.
Thanks so much!
Jeremy Zeller
Executive Director
Eagle Lake Convention Center
1008 Eagle Lake Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
O - 502.839.9899
C - 502.517.2311
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May. 18, 2009
homeschool vacation retreat
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Hello fellow homeschoolers,
Many of you may know of our annual maple syrup festival held every February and March in Southern Indiana. We are a former homeschooling family and have been holding our annual festival for 18 years. It is attended by many homeschoolers from Kentucky and Indiana. In 2009 we opened a cottage named Sweet Retreat for families to come spend several nights and participate in the syrup making operation with us.
We have also made the cottage available year round for vacationers. The cottage has a full kitchen, bathroom, queen bed in the master bedroom and full sofa bed and bunk beds in the living room/second bedroom. Check out our website at http://www.lmsugarbush.com/farmvacation/sweetretreatcottage.html to find more information and see our low rates. You can also read what some of the families who stayed at Sweet Retreat Cottage had to say about their time here.
Here are some things you can do on our farm while staying at the cottage:
relax on the front porch
enjoy the books, toys and games
enjoy the wildlife - birds, squirrels, deer, we often hear owls
hike - in the woods or along the creek
fish in the pond (bring your own gear, catch and release unless you are going to eat them, please)
have a cookout on the grill
picnic in Maple Grove
bonfire - roast hot dogs and marshmallows
bring tents for your kids or several familes to camp out in
And, we just took the work out of looking for day trips to take while you are here -
all of the following attractions are within an hour of us!!!
Clark State Forest - fishing, hiking, horse trails, mountain bike trails, boat launch, picnic shelters, tennis courts - http://www.stateparks.com/clark_washington.html
Knobstone Trail - 58 miles of trails - http://www.knobstonetrail.net/
Cathedral Gardens - 13 gardens on 15 acres - http://cathedralgardens.com
Hubers Orchard - Farm Store, Petting Zoo, cafe, bakery, ice cream/cheese shop, pick your own produce - www.huberwinery.com
Falls of the Ohio State Park - fossil beds along the Ohio River - www.fallsoftheohio.org
Spring Mill State Park - working gristmill, pioneer village, caves, mountain bike trail, nature center, Olympic swimming pool, hiking, dining, Gus Grissom Memorial - www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/springmill
Louisville Slugger Museum - bat factory tours - free bat!!! - www.sluggermuseum.org
Louisville Science Museum - IMAX, something fun for all ages - www.louisvillescience.org
Kentucky Derby Museum - www.derbymuseum.org
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom/Slashwater Kingdom - www.sixflags.com/kentuckyKingdom
Clifty Falls State Park - hiking, beautiful waterfalls, Nature Center, tennis courts, swimming pool - www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/clifty
Historic Madison Indiana - 2009 is their bicentennial with lots of special events - http://visitmadison.org
Land of Limestone Museum - www.limestonecountry.com/Attractions - 812-279-8126 - Admission Free
Marengo Cave - www.marengocave.com
Wyandotte Cave - http://www.wyandottecave.com - may be closed in 2009
Squire Boone Cavern - http://www.squireboonecaverns.com
Cave Country Canoes - trips available for every age and ability - www.cavecountrycanoes.com
Cornucopia Farm - fall activities -
Indiana Railway Museum - 20 mile train ride - http://www.indianarailwaymuseum.org
The Fun Farm - go-karting, paintball, laser tag, etc. - http://www.paintballfun.com
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge - wildlife and bird watching - http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=31530
Hardy Lake State Recreation Area - archery range, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, water skiing - www.indianaoutfitters.com/hardy_reservoir.html
The cottage is also a great place for a birthday party, slumber party, mom's night out, scrapbooking weekend, boy scout or girl scout outing, church group outing, quiet anniversary get away, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, etc.
Please forward this email to several of your friends and any homeschool or church email groups you belong to - thanks!!!!
Leane and Michael’s Sugarbush
321 N. Garrison Hollow Rd.
Salem, IN 47167
1-877-841-8851 www.lmsugarbush.com |
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