May. 19, 2009
hslda update
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Washington Times Op-edChoice 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-edChoice 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. Its 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 familys 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 childs 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
HSLDAs 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 HSLDAs 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: iPodOlivia L., CO.
Second Prize: Two years of HSLDA membershipCaleb U., AZ.
Third Prize: $50 Visa gift cardGabriella 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, dont miss Carol Barnier on May 26 as she shares tips and advice that will help you channel your childs 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 dont forget to join us on May 28 when David Quine shares how to teach your child history in a way that affirms Gods 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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