Mar. 17, 2008
Homeschooling in CA controversy
Received this from the NY homeschool blogger, Lacey, who forwarded it from the Homeschool association of California.
Jen
A forward from Homeschool Association of CA:
Hype about the case and plea to remain calm
Posted by: "Debbie Schwarzer" drschwarzer@ comcast.net
Fri Mar 7, 2008 9:00 am (PST)
I have been astonished about the hype about this case. So many have
been making sensational claims that parents will be criminally
prosecuted, etc. Please rest assured about a number of things. First,
the law, other than this court's interpretation, hasn't changed.
Parents involved in a truancy prosecution might face criminal
charges, but only after a rather lengthy series of hearings and court
orders, and only if the parents failed to comply with the orders. It
would be a criminal contempt charge, which isn't nothing but doesn't
land you in Pelican Bay. We have never known conscientious parents
ever to be prosecuted under truancy laws to the point of contempt
charges. It's highly unlikely. The media also appear to be saying
that no one can teach their children without a credential. I am not
certain that the holding is that broad, and I also doubt it would
survive legal challenge. The holding really applied to private ISPs
(there are persistent mistatements, that began with fact statements
in the case, that the family was enrolled in a charter. Obviously a
school with the name "Christian" in it wouldn't be a public charter.
It was a private ISP). It could be read by someone reading broadly as
applying to any situation where the child is not continuously in the
presence of a credentialed teacher.
The court started on a very slippery path of appearing to think that
some situations were OK and others weren't, effectively trying to
enact an entire code of regulations for governing this situation from
the bench. He hasn't been given the constitutional authority, of
course, to do this. How do we get rid of this case? There are a
number of paths. One is seeking actual review by the Supreme Court.
HSC and at least several of the other major groups' legal teams
aren't in favor of that. Even if you could get the court to accept
your petition (they only take 3-5% of cases), the chances that it
will be decided the way you want aren't real good. It's a very
dangerous road to take, because if the Supreme Court were to affirm
the appellate court ruling on either of the main points
constitutional or statutory), there aren't many options left. The
constitutional argument, of course, could be appealed to the US
Supreme Court, but the statutory case about the proper interpretation
of the California Education Code could not. California Supreme Court
is the last stop on that road. If that happens, then you have two bad
choices that I'll discuss below.
There is another much easier choice, and it's the one we want, as
well as the one being trumpeted in the HSLDA petition. You ask the
California Supreme Court to depublish the opinion, or, in other
words, have them say that while this might have been the right
result in this particular case involving this particular set of
facts, the court finds that the reach of the opinion is overbroad and
should not become law for the entire state. That is the choice we
all (meaning HSC and, I believe, the other groups)want.
You get this by filing a letter with the Supreme Court in compliance
with the applicable rules of court. While anyone can file one by
stating their interest, we DO NOT think it is an appropriate use of
grassroots activism. We DO NOT want every HSC member or HSLDA
member or grandmother or irate citizen dashing off their letters to
the Supreme Court. There are sober, measured, legal arguments to make
about why depublication is appropriate, and those arguments are
made after researching the applicable standards, etc. The Supreme
Court will not be swayed positively by public outcry. In fact, it
could backfire, and backfire badly.
If the Supreme Court affirms on the statutory points, then the two
bad choices are to either seek legislation or to do nothing and hope
that a further case is brought that can involve a better set of facts
and better explanation of the issues (and reaching a better result).
Both are very dangerous. Legislation isn't the answer because of the
extraordinary strength of the teachers' union. It is unlikely we will
see any legislation ultimately pass that gives us the freedom
we have today. And the second choice is dangerous. I know lots of
families that would make terrific test case defendants -- they're
conscientious, they actually get their kids educated, they follow the
laws. But we don't get to pick who the family is. As a friend of mine
said, we couldn't have gotten a worse set of facts for this case if
we had a contest. We are trying to get one or more of the fanciest law
firms in the state to help us on taking the fangs out of this case.
We know what we're doing. Please let us do our jobs.
I would be personally, professionally, and, as a representative of
HSC, globally grateful if everyone on this list would calm down and
ask others to calm down.
Specifically, I would ask people:
a. Not to write to the Supreme Court or any court.
b. Not to talk to their legislators or make any public statements
about a need for legislation.
c. Tell their neighbors, friends, lists, groups both of the above and
to educate them about the choices available and about how panic isn't
necessary, marches on Sacramento aren't necessary, etc.
I wish this were the type of situation where we could put the fury,
passion and energy of the members of this list to good use. Trust me,
if we end up having to go the legislative route, we will have that
situation at some points. But this isn't that type of situation, and
too many folks stirring things up hurts instead of helps.
Thanks for listening.
Debbie Schwarzer
HSC Legal Team Co-chair
CA Governor Vows to Protect Homeschooling
You can read the entire article at:
http://www.sfgate. com/cgi-bin/ article.cgi?
f=/c/a/2008/ 03/08/MNCHVG0SD. DTL&type= politics
Friday, March 7, 2008 (SF Chronicle)
Schwarzenegger denounces 'outrageous' homeschooling ruling
Jill Tucker, Chronicle Staff Writer
(03-07) 12:20 PST SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised
today to ensure that parents have the right to homeschool their
children, after a state appeals court ruling severely restricted the
practice in California. "Every California child deserves a quality
education and parents should have the right to decide what's best for
their children," the governor said in a statement. "Parents should
not be penalized for acting in the best interests of their children's
education. This outrageous ruling must be overturned by the courts
and if the courts don't protect parents' rights then, as elected
officials, we will."
An estimated 166,000 children are homeschooled across the state.
The ruling by the Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles
said all children ages 6 to 18 must attend public or private school
full-time until graduation from high school or be tutored at home by
a credentialed teacher. There is no specific allowance in state law
for homeschooling, the court said. Many homeschooling parents
register as a private school with the state, a status that does not
require credentialed teachers. Then they enroll their own children in
their school. The court ruling, issued Feb. 28, appears to restrict
such practices, setting a precedent that could lead to parents being
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Mar. 17, 2008
Clyde's Vegetable Gardening Planner
I thought this was a great idea and wanted to share it with you. It's something I could really use!!!
I will have to order one and let you know how I like it.
Jen
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Mar. 16, 2008
Special Bulletin - What In the World Is Going On In California?
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
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"The fundamental theory of liberty upon which all governments in this Union repose excludes any general power of the state to standardize its children by forcing them to accept instruction from public teachers only. The child is not the mere creature of the state; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations." (Pierce vs. Society of Sisters, 1922)
What In the World Is Going On In California?
By Karen Braun
By now, most homeschoolers across the country have heard about the California appellate court ruling handed down on February 28 ordering the children of Phillip and Mary Long to attend public school or a legally qualified private school. The judge's ruling surprised everyone and sparked a firestorm of concern among homeschoolers nationwide, many wondering if homeschooling had become illegal in California.
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine staff has been following the developments since World Net Daily first broke the story a week ago. In this Homeschool Minute, we would like to provide a brief summary of the events and offer links to various perspectives to help homeschoolers understand this ruling, how it impacts homeschoolers in California, and what homeschoolers across the nation can do to help.
To gain a better understanding of this case, it is necessary to note that prior to this ruling, the Long family had been involved with the juvenile court system regarding the care of their children. Such proceedings are confidential, and in most cases, a court-appointed attorney is provided to represent the interests of the minor children. The attorney representing two of the children was not satisfied with a ruling made by Superior Court Judge Stephen Marpet, who found the children's education to be "meager" but determined that Phillip and Mary Long have a constitutional right to school their children in their own home. The attorney for the children brought an appeal before the Second Court of Appeals of California.
The California Second Appellate Court in Los Angeles found that the Longs had not demonstrated that any of the exemptions to California's compulsory attendance applied to their children. The court reversed the finding of the Superior Court and ordered the children to attend public or a "legally qualified" private school. The court remanded the case back to the lower court for a hearing to determine if the family was in compliance with the law. The family plans on appealing this ruling decision to the California Supreme Court.
Read the complete court opinion here.
The ruling spurred reactions from attorneys representing various homeschool groups and interested parties across the country. The Homeschool Minute provides these links for informational purposes related to this case and does not necessarily endorse these sites.
Sunland Christian School. The Long children were enrolled in this school.
Pacific Justice Institute (PJI). These attorneys are representing Sunland Christian School and advising the family.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). HSLDA presents several appeal options to reverse this ruling or diminish its impact upon California homeschoolers. There is a petition available for those interested in supporting the HSLDA's move to depublish the ruling.
National Home Education Legal Defense (NHELD). Attorney Deborah Stevenson offers a detailed and informative analysis of this case.
Several homeschool groups in California issued statements concerning this ruling:
Homeschool Association of California
California Homeschool Network
Christian Home Educators of California
Private and Home Educators of California
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a statement in support of homeschooling:
"Every California child deserves a quality education and parents should have the right to decide what's best for their children. Parents should not be penalized for acting in the best interests of their children's education. This outrageous ruling must be overturned by the courts and if the courts don't protect parents' rights then, as elected officials, we will."
By the end of a long news week, the court decision reached the broader Christian community through a radio broadcast by Focus on the Family. Dr. Dobson discussed the California court case with several prominent guests.
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From All of Us at TOS
We hope this information has helped you gain a greater understanding of the facts surrounding this case and its impact on homeschooling in California.
The Homeschool Minute encourages you to pray for the family and those involved in this situation. Several of the websites present ideas about what you can do to help. We encourage you to prayerfully consider those ideas, to do all that you can to help retain the freedom to homeschool in our country, and to pass this message along to others. We will be following this case and will provide further updates as information becomes available.
Join us again on Wednesday with our normally scheduled topic. And now as much as ever, be sure to enjoy every minute!
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Feb. 1, 2008
Brave Writer Workshop in Grand Rapids - March 7-8
Brave Writer is coming to Grand Rapids MI. Join Julie for a two-day workshop in March!
Are you one of those moms who just likes hearing it in person better than reading it on a computer screen? Do you need a mid-winter shot in the arm to revitalize your homeschool? Would it be nice to get away for a weekend where you hang out with other women, talking, growing learning something for yourself?
If so, then come to Grand Rapids , MI and hang out with me and other Brave Moms.
The "Nurturing Brave Writers" interactive workshop will be held on March 7th and 8th, 2008. I'll walk you through the writing process, give you tips and tricks for helping your reluctant writers, explore how to create a natural writing and langauge arts environment in your home and go over all those inspiring Brave Writer Lifestyle practices like art and nature study, teatimes, poetry readings, Shakespeare, copywork and dictation, journaling, reading aloud and more.
We'll have ample time to address your specific family situations and I'll help you make a plan you can take back home once you are rested and re-energized.
The details of where and when can be found here, on the Brave Writer website. The tuition is $39.99 for early-bird registration and $49.99 at the door. We need a minimum of 40 registrants in advance to make this happen.
The workshop is coming right up! Seven weeks away! So act quickly if you want to attend. And forward this email to your friends, homeschool groups, bloggers in the MI area. I don't get out to speak very often so this is a big deal. :)
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Feb. 1, 2008
Free Pretzel Day at Auntie Anne's - Sat. Feb. 2
Auntie Anne's® celebrates its 20th Birthday with Free Pretzel Day -- February 2nd!
Auntie Anne's is turning 20! To kick-off its 20th birthday celebration, Auntie Anne's is hosting a Free Pretzel Day on February 2nd at stores nationwide! Stop by your local Auntie Anne's on February 2nd between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to try one complimentary Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel -- no strings attached. That's right; enjoy a free delicious, mouth-watering, freshly baked Auntie Anne's Pretzel.
http://www.auntieannes.com/
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Jan. 29, 2008
Free day at the Waterpark & end up in a commercial!
Update:
ATTENTION HOME SCHOOLERS AND FRIENDS...
DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, WE ARE CLOSING OFF THE FREE ADMISSIONS FOR FEBRUARY 5TH AS OF TODAY, TUESDAY JANUARY 29TH.....
THANKS TO YOUR AMAZING NETWORKING "SKILLS" WE HAVE CLOSE TO 300 GUESTS SIGNED UP!
PLEASE INFORM THOSE IN YOUR NETWORK, AND TELL EVERYONE WE APPRECIATE THEIR SUPPORT...
AND REMEMBER THAT WE HOST HOME SCHOOLER DAYS ON THE 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
(except in May will be on May 19th)
Attention Home Schoolers, and others who have school aged children
that can come to the waterpark during the daytime hours of 10am-3pm...
On Tuesday February 5th, we are in need of LOTS of school age kids to
be in the waterpark from 10am-3pm or so, as we are shooting a new TV commercial.. ...
so, as a bonus, your kids could end up on TV!
We are inviting YOU and your children to come to the Waterpark for FREE...
as long as you arrive by 11am, and sign a model release form.....thats
the only requirement!
Please let me know by responding to this email, so we can be sure we
are going to have enough kids in the waterpark that day. We appreciate your past patronage, and
hope you will join us on this fun day!
Thanks,
Bill Knopp, CHME
bknopp@splashuniver se.com
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Express & Splash Universe
100 Whitetail Dr
Dundee, MI 48131
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Jan. 26, 2008
Mozambique Experience from Ashley
Okay so brief rundown of me in Mozambique.
We are staying right in the downtown area. You walk through an alley and at the end you see our doorman, who I absolutly adore, and then you climb about 6 flights of stairs and get to where I live. There is a balcony so close to the other buildings you could climb over. There is a kitchen a living room and 7 rooms. My room is little and I share it with the other girls but Nina Alexa and I are in the loft area where its an oven day and night. We bought a fan and try to stay cool while we sleep but it doesnt always help.
For dinner I use the downstairs kitchen where we try to cook and Im getting used to the rats running in and out. I even controlled myself as a rat ran right across the top of my bare feet. The smell of fish permeates everything. We eat a lot of rice and pasta which is becoming normal for us all.
Its always over 100 degrees here I really believe that. I find myself sweating at all times of the day no matter what Im doing. I can hear the rats running around on the roof at night their nails slidding across the metal roof and their little noises they make as they scurry through the walls. I wake up in the middle of the night screaming "I CAN HEAR THEM". So this just shows that I havent gotten used to them that much yet. The window in our room is always open and so in the morning, due to my lack of a mosqito net, I am covered from head to toe in bites.
Yesterday I laid in my bed with sweat dripping down my face and listened to the call of prayer they make everyday and just knew that this is where Im supposed to be. Despite the rats, my bites, the heat, the smells, the food, I know God has me here and I know he is using me here. I honestly am really happy that I get the chance to be here and get the chance to do what I do.
We have been evangelizing in a village for the last week and we have started a bible study that we hold twice a week plus a new church we are planting there in the village. This is what I have always wanted to do, not only lead people to Christ but to help them grow and make them disciples as well. I know Im a dork but Its really amazing and Im really excited about it!
I am really enjoying it here. There is so much that I can help with and do which is encouraging to me. Im getting ready to preach or I would like to call it "share" with a group of elders this saturday. Im really excited because the culture here doesnt allow for women to be in front of people like this. I immediatly knew I needed to do this and am so excited to share in front of these men about missions and why we are called, why I have come and why they should encourage others to go! Keep me in your prayers as I have little time to prepare but I know the Lord is going to use me and Im excited to tell you how it went!
The boys at the orphanage are getting used to us being there as we hold our bible studies there and they are all so much fun. Im falling in love with them all and enjoy teasing them and having fun. We will continue to work with them for the next 2 weeks that we are here.
2 more weeks! I know its crazy but keep me in your prayers as always also if you want to see my pictures try this link (below) and you can see where I was at in Swaziland as well as here in Mozambique.
One last note is please keep our team leader Khaya in your prayers as well as one of our team members Bernard. We are dealing with a serious issue with Bernard and Khaya has to make a decision on if he should go home. This puts a lot of stress on me as a team leader but so much more on Khaya. So all your prayers are so much appreciated!
I send all my love,
Ashley
Swaziland Photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=38516&l=d0081&id=747601279
Mozambique Photos
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Jan. 23, 2008
Design-Build Project - a contest
An excerpt from e-mails I received. This is open to everyone - homeschool,
public and private schools alike.
Jen
Good morning Jen,
I'm writing to personally invite 5th graders of the Grace Home School
Coop to participate in a Design-Build Project which will be held at the
Lakeside Mall on March 1st.
This contest has been in existence since 1998 and up until this year
was only held in Oakland County at the Summit Place Mall. The contest has
been so successful, we are now doing a second contest in Macomb County.
For more information and registration forms, please go to our website
at http://imagineerscontest.org.
I hope your organization will be able to participate in this worthwhile
program.
Sincerely,
Doris Modrak
Shelby Township Area Optimist Club
586.286.6377 (R)
248.822.9560 (B)
248.822.9350 Fax
Jen.....it would be great if your home schoolers are able to
participate and by all means if you know other 5th graders in public or private
schools they are eligible to participate as well.
If you don't have full teams, I think there's a way to partner kids
from different schools so don't see that as an obstacle.
Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Doris Modrak
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Jan. 21, 2008
Skate-a-thon to benefit Bed & Bread Club - February 1, 2008
Good Morning Homeschoolers and NSFSC Members!
I have been asked by the Royal Oak Hockey Association (ROHA) to invite you to participate in a skate-a-thon to raise funds to provide food and shelter to people who are homeless, hungry and in crisis. All proceeds from the skate-a-thon will be donated directly to The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division's Bed & Bread Club.
2nd Annual ROHA Jr. Bed & Bread Club Skate-a-thon
Friday, February 1, 2008
7:00pm to 9:00pm
John Lindell Ice Arena
1403 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak, MI 48073
(Lexington Blvd. is located east of Crooks between 13 &14 Mile Roads,
across from Royal Oak High School)
Here's the scoop about participating in the skate-a-thon:
- Obtain an instruction sheet, pledge sheet, and collection envelope from Laurie Guidry.
- Collect a MINIMUM of one $5 pledge per skater (you're encouraged to collect as many pledges as possible, though!).
- Make all checks payable to The Salvation Army. Donations are tax deductible.
- Turn in your pledge form and donations the night of the event.
- Skate from 7pm-9pm.
- Enjoy a complimentary hot dog and beverage.
- Raise the most money as an individual skater and win a prize!
- Raise the most money as a registered group/association and win a prize!
Please direct questions to Laurie Guidry at 586.558.8692. |
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Jan. 21, 2008
VETAVISIT - MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's annual open house - 3/29/08
VETAVISIT 2008:
Saturday, March 29, 2008
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Vetavisit 2008, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's annual open house, will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Allow several hours to tour--there is a lot to see and do. Allow even more time if you plan on attending an educational seminar (for students interested in a career in veterinary medicine).
The exhibits and displays are age-appropriate for all ages.
Free admission, no need to register, this is a self-guided tour.
The CVM website is being totally revamped right now: http://cvm.msu. edu
At some point Vetavisit 2008 info will be added to it. For now, you can get an idea of what is offered at Vetavisit by going to our old site:
http://www.vetavisi t.com/
Detailed information, including maps and directions, and parking information are available on the old website.
Maps and directions can also be found on the main MSU website:
http://www.msu. edu/maps/ index.html
FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN VETERINARY MEDICINE
The Undergraduate advisors will hold seminars for students who want information on becoming veterinarians or veterinary technicians.
In the past, the educational seminars have been held in the mid-morning to early afternoon in E-100, a large lecture hall located on the northwest corner of the Veterinary Medical Center, near the intersection of Bogue Street and Wilson Road (just west of the Small Animal Clinic on Wilson Road).
When the Vetavisit 2008 schedule is posted on the CVM website, check it to verify the seminar times and location. Also, when you arrive at Vetavisit, a handout listing all of the demos, exhibits, and seminars will be available.
In addition, there will be forums where the public can meet and talk with veterinary students--check the website for times and locations. This is another good opportunity to find out about what it's like to attend veterinary school.
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SMALL ANIMALS DAY 2008:
Another campus event that animal-loving youngsters would love is "Small Animals Day."
Small Animals Day is put on by the student organizations (clubs) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU (NOT by the College of Veterinary Medicine).
It is an opportunity to get outside on a spring day and visit the MSU farms and pavilion, and see new born animals.
This event will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Admission: $2/person.
Park at the corner of Mt. Hope and Farm Lane on the MSU campus. Dress for the weather. Buses will take you to a few of the MSU farms where you can see the new born animals. Animals will also be at the MSU Pavilion--and a lot of students/animal- related student clubs will be there. It's a fun time.
To verify Small Animals Day info, call them as the date draws near:
517-355-9575.
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Jan. 21, 2008
Valentine Charity Event for Mozambique, Africa
Though this event is not related to the previous posting from Ashley, this is a very important event. Please take the time to read it through now. Thank you!
Jen
The Dream Project
Dear Friends,
There is a tremendous need to rescue orphaned and impoverished children in Mozambique, Africa. Mozambique is one of Southern Africa's poorest countries. Too many of Mozambique's children see and experience war, AIDS, disease, death, hunger and poverty.
The Dream Project's mission is to rescue these children and youths and place them into safe, loving, family settings where they can reach their full physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual potential. We need your help to continue to make this dream a reality.
Please help us raise money to support our efforts in helping these children by joining us at our Second Annual Valentine Charity Event (see flier below).
Also, we would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us advertise this event by e-mailing or printing the attached flier and sharing it with friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, church groups or by posting it on a local bulletin board.
Sincerely,
Dawn Wyatt
Event Coordinator
Dancing With The Dream
info@thedream-project.org
Dancing With The Dream
Valentine Charity Event
All proceeds benefit The Dream Project and it's efforts to provide homes for orphaned and impoverished children in Mozambique, Africa and beyond.
Friday, February 15th, 2008 ~ 6:45 to 11:30 pm
DeCarlo's Banquet & Convention Center
6015 E. Ten Mile Road, Warren, MI
N.E. corner of Ten Mile and Mound Roads ~ S. of I-696
Minimum Donation ~ $30/person ~ $60/couple
Evening's Activities Include:
~ Buffet dinner & dessert
~ Dancing to live music performed by The Rubber Band
~ "Our Dream" - a brief explanation of The Dream Project by one of it's co-founders, Julie Malacusky
~ 50/50 Raffle
~ Silent Auction
Ticket Information
~ RSVP to info@thedream-project.org by Feb. 8th
(please RSVP only if you are able to attend)
~ Mail payment by check to "The Dream Project"
550 South Spinningwheel Lane
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
~ Pay by credit card at http://www.thedream-project.org
(small processing fee for cc payment)
~ Pay by cash or check at the door
~ For further information, contact Dawn Wyatt 248.225.7392 or Nikole Braue 248.634.9224
Singles and Couples Event
Business Casual to Formal Attire
If you are unable to attend the event, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help fund The Dream Project's work in Mozambique
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Jan. 21, 2008
Missions in Africa - A prayer request
A dear young friend of mine is in Africa on a long-term missions trip. I believe she will be there for six months, learning about the missions field. Ashley has sent the letter below, pouring out her heart and asking for prayer for her team and the children. Please lift them up in prayer.
Jen
Hello again!
I'm sorry for another e-mail so soon but I needed to get this off my chest and get as many people praying as possible.
Today was very rough as the girls in our team went to an orphanage just outside the city. Many kids in this orphanage are affected with HIV/AIDs. We pulled in and the moment we arrived flies swarmed our van. We walked out into still puddles of water all over, some kids playing in it. The kids were so happy to see us and we were just as thrilled as we walked over to them to start playing with them. Our smiles were harder to keep as we walked closer to the children. We could see that many of them were very thin and malnourished. They were so dirty and smelt like urine, some of the smallest babies didn't even have diapers on. As we grabbed hold of their little hands we started to play games and dance with them. Not all the kids were well enough to play with us so they sat aside. One little boy had diarreah and was just going everywhere, even on the side of the building. A little girl with Malaria was lying on a couch sitting in her own urine. We saw the kids had sores all over their bodies and infected spots on their faces. A few of the girls had the babies in their arms and they were getting wet on because they didn't have diapers on. The inside of the orphanage stunk of urine so badly that many of the girls had to stay outside. Even outside in the air we were having trouble with the smell. We stayed with the kids for the morning playing with them but as the day went on the kids kept getting more tired and so we tried doing less running around. It was so hard for me as this one little girl who is HIV positive wanted to be held and just cried. She is a little bit higher than my waist and her legs and arms are so thin. I just picked her up and held her in my arms singing to her. I didn't know what to do I felt so helpless. I had so many emotions inside of me. I wanted to fight for these kids I wanted to go after everyone that made this innocent child's life like this. I looked into this little girls eyes and saw so much pain.
I ended up having to put her down as a little baby that was held by another toddler was dropped into the sand. I ran over and picked up the little baby and took her inside to get washed. Sarah came with me because she had to change her shirt that was soaked with urine. We went into the room and closed the door so she could change and I broke. I had so much pain inside of me that I just broke down. I held the little one in my arms and kept telling myself I had to be strong.
I spoke with one of the ladies that works there on occasion and asked her what we can do to help. I told her that we didn't have to just play with the kids each time we come but that we want to help. If that means washing clothes or mopping floors I wanted our team to do it. I didn't want to be rude and say "we really want to come and clean this place from ceiling to floor" but I'm hoping they let us do some real heavy duty cleaning. A few of the girls are having an even harder time than I am just because of safety reasons but I really feel like we can be smart and still clean and take care of the mess they have there. I wont be able to sleep at night If I know I could have done something to make these kids living situation better and didn't.
My heart is really heavy as I'm processing what I saw today. I'm sorry if it was graphic but this is just mind blowing to me how these kids are living. It is terrible that these kids have to die from a decision not made by them. Please keep these kids in your prayers! REALLY KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS! Even if you don't pray, pray for these kids. Pray that there can be a way that we can clean up the place for these kids, that we have the strength to keep going there and helping them. Pray for our team as we are all having a hard time with this, pray for courage and strength. Thank you so much and please keep me in your prayers that I can be a good leader for the team as the other leader that is helping me has backed out of his responsibilities for a while. I really am relying on God to help me as I have a lot of things I am responsible for. Thank you and know that I miss you all.
All my heart goes out to you in this letter,
Ashley
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Nov. 14, 2007
Online Computer Classes
Check this out! Shan Gill has added lots of new stuff to the website, and
has lowered her prices about 2/3. (from $600 for the whole year, to $175
for the whole year, for the whole family)
More from Shan:
I'm a recently retired public school teacher in Ft. Worth, TX, and I'm
offering an online basic computer skills class for home schoolers and
others, including adults who might want to learn more about making a
computer a tool, and not just a toy. My website is:
http://computerladyonline.com
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Oct. 23, 2007
Homeschool Blogger Survey!
HomeschoolBlogger.com would like you to take their survey. The purpose is to get a better idea of what the bloggers here are like and what kinds of changes they would like to see take place to make HSB a better blog host.
It's short and easy to do!
Click the link to start your survey.
http://www.zoomeran g.com/survey. zgi?p=WEB226ZWKD CU6H
We have only 20 questions for you so it will be short and sweet. You must have a blog at HSB to take this survey. Please, take only one survey per blogger and not one survey per blog you have at HSB. This is to ensure that we get accurate results.
The results of this survey will be shared on the HSB Company Porch, and may be reported in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and the Blogging Basics e-newsletter from HSB.
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Oct. 10, 2007
Invitation from Hillsdale College
To Whom it May Concern:
Greetings from Hillsdale College! I obtained your e-mail address from your
website, and wish to invite you and your home schooling families to our fall
Admissions Receptions. If you are unfamiliar with our institution, allow me
to introduce to you Hillsdale College.
Founded in 1844, Hillsdale College is an independent, coeducational,
residential, liberal arts college with a student body of about 1,300. Its
four-year curriculum leads to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science
degree, and it is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools.
Hillsdale's educational mission rests upon two principles: academic
excellence and institutional independence. The College does not accept
federal or state taxpayer subsidies for any of its operations.
Located in rural southern Michigan, the nearly 200-acre Hillsdale campus
includes both modern and historic buildings. Excellent facilities include
comfortable residence halls, subject-specific computer labs, a
state-of-the- art health education and sports complex, Michael Alex Mossey
Library with its Leighton-Taylor Wing, the Sage Center for the Arts, the
Herbert Henry Dow Science Building, Howard Music Hall and two new classroom
buildings-Kendall Hall and Lane Hall. Adjacent to the campus is the model
primary and secondary school, Hillsdale Academy <
https://mail. hillsdale. edu/exchweb/ bin/redir. asp?URL=http: //www.hillsdale. edu/academy/ default.asp>
, whose comprehensive Reference Guide is used in hundreds of schools
throughout the country.
An ideal student-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, rigorous academics, intramural
sports, national fraternity and sorority houses and widespread community
volunteerism nurture intellectual, physical, social and personal growth. A
broad perspective is encouraged through opportunities for off-campus
internships, overseas study programs and the adjunct seminars of the Center
for Constructive Alternatives, Mises Lectures in free-market economics, the
National Leadership Seminars and the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence.
From the above, you can see that our students are blessed to receive an
excellent, classical education. Of interest to you and your participating
families will be the fact that we welcomes home schooled students to our
campus; about 13% of Hillsdale's students were home schooled.
If you know of any juniors or seniors who would be interested in learning
more about Hillsdale College, please encourage them to attend our Grosse
Pointe or Birmingham Admissions Receptions. Event information is included
below.
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Lauren Clark
Admissions Counselor
Hillsdale College
Monday, October 15, 2007
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at The Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Please RSVP by Friday, October 12
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Sunday, November 11, 2007
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
at The Community House
380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, Michigan
Please RSVP by Monday, November 5
Please join us for a brief presentation and
to meet current students, professors, alumni and admissions representatives.
The program will begin promptly at 7:00.
Please RSVP to
Lauren Clark, Hillsdale College Admissions
(517) 607-2329
www.hillsdale. edu/admissions/ events
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Oct. 9, 2007
Parenting for Purity Night - to date or to court?
Parenting for Purity Night - to date or to court?
Please forward this email to your friends, family, church or school groups.
Join us with Tom Houck, the author of Parenting for Purity for a night of biblical instruction and discussion.
From toddlers to teens, parents must teach their children how to avoid sexual immorality, heartbreak, and divorce. Parenting for Purity provides parents with detailed, step-by-step instructions to help them do just that.
If you want your child to remain pure until marriage, you must also equip them with the tools to succeed - this means learning emotional purity, which is the foundation for physical purity. If you've wondered whether your child should date or court, or if modern dating is helpful to marriage or is divorce practice, this night is for you! Learn the difference between legalistic rules and biblical principles.
Join other like-minded families for a great night of fellowship. There will be refreshments, and child care available with advance registration.
When: Friday, October 12 at 7:00pm
Where: Oakland Christian Church
5100 N. Adams Road
Oakland Township, MI 48036
Registration: The cost is free. Advance registration is required through email or by contacting Lisa at 248.332.6691. An early response is appreciated to help with planning.
Single Purpose Ministries
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Oct. 4, 2007
Barn Dance in Troy!!!
A GREAT EVENT HOSTED BY H.O.M.E. HOMESCHOOL GROUP FOR THE FAMILY
Please join us with your whole family for a great evening event November 2nd from 6:30-9:30. We will have a Barn Dance with a live caller and 2 live music players. This has been a great event in the past and requested to do every year. They teach and play lots of different music, fiddle music, square dance, etc. The cost is $20.00 per family. You can invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.
The caller is really good and he makes it very fun for the littlest ones to join in and even the oldest.
You must sign up and pay by October 26th. If you get this email late, please email me to see if we still have space.
Please bring a snack to pass. We will provide lots of water.
Please note grandparents are included in the $20.00 as well as another family member or two but if you invite a whole family (mom, dad, and kids), they will need to pay $20.00. This is not an exclusive homeschool event so please feel free to invite any of your friends.
DETAILS:
WHAT: BARN DANCE
WHO: FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
WHEN: FRIDAY NOV. 2ND 6:30-9:30PM
WHERE: FAITH LUTERAN CHURCH IN TROY,
ON W. SIDE OF DEQUINDRE BETWEEN 16 AND 17 MILE
COST: $20.00 PER FAMILY
BRING: DISH, SNACK TO PASS
DRESS: DRESS IN COWBOY HATS, BOOTS, PIONEER CLOTHES, BANDANAS, JEAN SKIRTS,
BONNETS, OR COME AS YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE
DEADLINE: FRIDAY OCT. 26TH.
PAYMENT AND QUESTIONS: CATHY ROWAN
2605 MELLOWOOD DR
STERLING HEIGHTS , MI 48310
586-274-4859- home
586-214-5741- cell
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Sep. 13, 2007
Survey and Interview on Homeschooling - TIME SENSITIVE
A young man named Brian Hickerson is doing a college paper for his last class at Southwestern College. He has asked, as you can see from the e-mails below, if he couldn't get some people to fill out the info requested in the two attachments. I'm sure one or the other would be greatly appreciated by Brian, if you are able to help him out.
Send answers/replies to brian.r.hickerson@us.army.mil.
Please note that though the surveys state he needs them back by the 15th, and that would be ideal, but he can still take them a few days late.
Thanks,
Jen Varberg
P.S. This does NOT have to be for just Michigan homeschoolers. Any state will do. Please tell Brian which state you are from.
brian.r.hickerson@us.army.mil wrote: From: <brian.r.hickerson@us.army.mil>
To: Jen Varberg
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:32:09 -0500
Subject: Re: Yahoo! WebHosting Email
Jen,
Bless your heart! I greatly appreciate your efforts to help me in this. I surveyed our homeschool group here in Valley Center, Kansas and got a small amount of responses and was trying to get input from other areas also. So, anything I can get will be awesome.
I've attached both the survey and interview questions. The interview questions so far have been the best data because it gives a personal feel and testimony to what parents go through in homeschooling. I don't have much more time to get this completed and I am asking for the responses be sent by the 15th of September, however, I can still add them early next week for the final draft of my research project. This is my last class for Southwestern College!!!! Yeah!!!!!
In His love,
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: Jen Varberg
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 16:01
Subject: Re: Yahoo! WebHosting Email
To: brian.r.hickerson@us.army.mil
> Hi Brian,
>
> That sounds fine with me. I can send it out to the co-op and ask them > to send you their answers. I can't guarantee the amount of
> people who will complete the survey, but it's worth a try, huh?
>
> Also, if the files aren't too long and you are fine with this idea,
> I can put it on a blog by The Old Homeschool Magazine (TOS). I am
> the coordinator for Michigan's blog, which will really get it out
> there, if you'd like.
>
> Let me know your thoughts.
>
> In Him,
>
> Jen
>
> webhosting-userform@gracehomeschool.com wrote:
> name = Brian Hickerson
> email = brian.r.hickerson@us.army.mil
> Board Member = Chairman
> comments = I am conducting surveys for a college research project
> and would like to survey your homeschool parents. Would you be able
> to help me by sending the surveys and interview questions out to
> your members? If you are interested, please contact me and I'll
> email the files. Thank you and God Bless.
> REMOTE_HOST: 67.66.103.116
Survey on Home Education
This survey is anonymous and used only for a school class project to gain some insight from Homeschooling parents and children about their experience in Home Education. Please answer the following questions and return the completed survey to brian.r.hickerson@us.army.mil
- What are your children’s ages?
________________________
- How many years have you been homeschooling?
________________________
- Why do you homeschool? (Check all that apply.)
____Poor learning environment at school
____Student behavioral problems
____Transportation/distance/
convenience
____To develop character/morality
____Family reasons
____Want private school but cannot afford it
____Religious reasons
____Object to what school teaches
____Parent’s career
____School does not challenge child
____Child has temporary illness
____Child has special needs/disability
____Other (Please explain.) _______
______________________________
______________________________
- What following benefits of homeschooling are important to you?
(Indicate 1 for Very Important, 2 for
Somewhat Important, and 3 for Not important)
1 2 3 Controlling what your children learn.
1 2 3 Developing your relationship with your children.
1 2 3 Fitting teaching to the child.
1 2 3 One-on-one teaching.
1 2 3 Teaching your values and beliefs.
1 2 3 Protection from negative influences outside home.
1 2 3 Flexible schedule
Add you own ________
______________________________
______________________________
- What challenges have you encountered in homeschooling?
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
- What resources and curriculums would you recommend?
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
- What level of education do you plan to homeschool your children through?
____One year trial
____Elementary
____Middle School
____High School
____Beyond High School
- What would you say to the parent who is interested in homeschooling but is not sure where to start?
(Please use the back if you need to)
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Thank you and please return by September 15, 2007!!!!
Interview Questions
on Homeschool Education
This interview is anonymous and used only for a school class project to gain some insight from Homeschooling parents and children about their experience in Home Education. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Return to brian.r.hickerson@us.army.mil
1. Tell me about your homeschool experience and what made you decide to do it?
2. How old are your kids? Do you have difficulty trying to teach different age groups?
3. What was it like getting started homeschooling? Did you have trouble with resources and regulations?
4. What if any other kinds of challenges have you come across since you have been homeschooling?
5. What types of curriculum have you used in the past and what do you think is the best?
6. How has homeschooling affected your family time and relationships?
7. What would make your homeschooling experience better?
8. Do you like the regulations and testing standards set by the state? Please explain.
9. If I were trying to decide whether to homeschool, what would you tell me that could help me decide?
10. How do I get started in Homeschooling?
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Sep. 10, 2007
Parenting for Purity Night - to date or to court?
Parenting for Purity Night - to date or to court?
Please forward this email to your friends, family, church or school groups.
Join us with Tom Houck, the author of Parenting for Purity for a night of biblical instruction and discussion.
From toddlers to teens, parents must teach their children how to avoid sexual immorality, heartbreak, and divorce. Parenting for Purity provides parents with detailed, step-by-step instructions to help them do just that.
If you want your child to remain pure until marriage, you must also equip them with the tools to succeed - this means learning emotional purity, which is the foundation for physical purity. If you've wondered whether your child should date or court, or if modern dating is helpful to marriage or is divorce practice, this night is for you! Learn the difference between legalistic rules and biblical principles.
Join other like-minded families for a great night of fellowship. There will be refreshments, and child care available with advance registration.
When: Friday, October 12 at 7:00pm
Where: Oakland Christian Church
5100 N. Adams Road
Oakland Township, MI 48036
Registration: The cost is free. Advance registration is required through email (tomofspm@aol.com) or by contacting Lisa at 248.332.6691. An early response is appreciated to help with planning.
Single Purpose Ministries
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Aug. 29, 2007
Heart of Homeschool Conference by CHESS
CHESS Heart of Homeschool Conference
Please help us spread the word that it's not too late to register for this wonderful conference coming soon to mid-Michigan!
Details below or at www.lansinghomescho olers.com
THE HEART OF HOMESCHOOLING CONFERENCE: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPT. 7-8
Join other homeschooling parents in Lansing this fall at our 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE about heart issues: "The Heart of Homeschooling" Set aside September 7 & 8 to start your "school year" with a focus on what matters most. Experience a vision of what God wants to do in us, our children,our family, our churches, our culture, and our nation - and how He can use homeschooling to accomplish it all!!
WHY are you homeschooling and WHAT is it you hope to accomplish in the lives of your children? "The Heart of Homeschooling" Conference is a time to be reminded of what God is after in the hearts of you and your children! Plan on joining us at the beginning of the new "schoolyear" for a time of great encouragement as we embark on our homeschool journey together.
SPEAKERS:
Skeet Savage
Founder of Wisdom's Gate, Editor of HOME SCHOOL DIGEST, An Encouraging
Word, and Brush Arbor Quarterly, and author of the book, Homeschooling for Eternity. Skeet began homeschooling here in Michigan in the 1970s and successfully home educated six children against numerous odds, the least of those being that she didn't graduate from high school and went through a divorce. In the face of court battles, social service visits, and the threat of having children removed from the home for being "truant" she stood firm and helped to pave the way for the modern homeschool movement. Skeet is able to minister empathetically to those facing difficult obstacles such as homeschooling in the face of opposition, domestic violence, poverty, dyslexia and serious health problems because she has walked through those trials herself and came through a victor, not a victim. Her powerful messages are built consistently on a strong, Biblical foundation and delivered in her warm, down-to-earth (and often humorous) style. Skeet's hard-hitting, no-compromise approach is seasoned with the wisdom of age and the love of the Lord that draws people to open their hearts and receive the convicting messages she brings.
Israel Wayne
Israel Wayne, Skeet's son, is a homeschooled graduate who currently serves as the Marketing Director for Wisdom's Gate. He is a regular columnist for HOME SCHOOL DIGEST and the author of the book Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview. Israel is a leading expert for his generation in the area of defending the faith and developing Biblical worldview and is the site editor for www.ChristianWorldview.net. He is a popular conference speaker, and a frequent guest on national radio programs discussing home education and cultural issues from a Biblical perspective. IsraelIsrael and Brook are currently home educating their four young children. Israel desires to see God's people learn to think and live Biblically. Aiming for both the head and the heart, Israel's goal is to challenge audiences to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. In his words, "God's Word applies to all areas of life. There is not one facet of our existence which does not fall under the direct claim of Lordship by Jesus Christ. This includes how we spend our money, what entertainment we consume, how we educate our children, how we use our time, etc. All of life must be understood from within a Biblical worldview".
TOPICS:
Friday Afternoon Workshops for Teens: (and their Parents)
-- The Dating Game By Israel Wayne
In this message Israel shares candidly from his own teen years, giving a blueprint for developing the right kind of relationships. He will highlight the difference between the "Dating Culture" and a "Family Culture".
--Waiting For True Love By Israel Wayne Everyone wants to find a love that will last a lifetime. This session helps encourage teens to hold out for God's best.
Convention Topics:
--Homeschooling: God's Plan for Discipleship By Skeet Savage This session will firm up your understanding of homeschooling from a Biblical perspective and equip you with a solid foundation for homeschooling out of unwavering conviction.
--Homeschooling: Preference or Conviction? By Israel Wayne Why do you homeschool? When your children are grown, what will define success for you? What is a Biblical philosophy of education? This presentation will help you to focus on what is really important and to discover God's purposes for home education.
--Revival in the Home By Israel Wayne
This workshop addresses unnecessary pitfalls into which many families
fall. Every parent makes mistakes in raising children but there are things that we can learn that will help us to be effective in leaving a lasting legacy of faithfulness. Discover some of the most common reasons why some children leave the faith and what you can do to help ensure that your children are not casualties to unbelief.
--Planting the Right Seeds, Reaping the Harvest By Skeet Savage An
evaluation of your parenting methods and style, along with practical
instruction on how to genuinely possess and effectively communicate the qualities that you hope to instill in others -- especially your own children.
--Homeschooling From A Biblical Worldview By Israel Wayne
Are your children prepared to face the "Real World"? Do you know what your worldview is? How are you going to transfer it to your children? Will you be more effective than the media and popular culture? Learn how to equip your children to stand against the flood of secularism that threatens to drown them. Discover how to teach your children to view the core subjects and all of life, through the lenses of Scripture.
--Homeschooling for Eternity: The Big Picture By Skeet Savage This session clearly establishes the fact that it's really not about us --
it's ALL about HIM!
SCHEDULE
Friday, September 7th
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Workshop for teens and their parents.
Cost: $5/family (in addition to the conference cost.) Israel will do two sessions, approx. 45 min. each with a break in between. 2:30 - Israel Wayne: " The Dating Game" 3:30 - Israel Wayne: "Waiting For True Love" Q & A with Israel will follow!! and his wife Brook were joined in marriage without dating and share their testimony of God's faithfulness on an audio CD entitled, "What God Has Joined Together". They are currently co-authoring a book on the topic of preparing for marriage. Their story was also featured on a video by Dr. S.M. Davis, "God's Plan for Finding a Mate".
6:00 p.m. - Conference open for shopping and registration.
7:00 p.m. - Opening worship & prayer, announcements, etc.
7:20 - Skeet Savage: "Homeschooling: God's Plan for Discipleship"
8:20-8:45 - Break
8:45 - Israel Wayne: "Homeschooling: Preference or Conviction?"
10 p.m. - Conference concludes for the evening.
Saturday, September 8th
8:30 a.m. - Doors open
9:00 a.m. - Morning worship, prayer & announcements
9:20 - Israel Wayne: "Revival in the Home"
10:20-10:45 - Break
10:45 - Skeet Savage: "Planting the Right Seeds, Reaping the Harvest"
12 - 2:00 - Lunch Break, with lunch on-site, shopping, and some workshops offered by our vendors.
--Training for Triumph -- offering seminars on
1) Character Quality Language Arts, and
2) Family Unity
--Courtship Connection Kathy Morrissey-- seminars on
1) Training Character into Your Children, and
2) Keeping your Kids Pure
--Emmanuel Center/ Math U See -- doing seminars on
1) Learning Styles and Family Dynamics
2) What do you really need to teach your children?
--Homeschool Resources, Inc. -- doing seminars on
1) Financial Stewardship - Spending your Homeschooling $$$ Wisely
2) How & Why to Teach Foreign Languages
--Agape Booksellers - no seminars
--Beloved Books - no seminars.
2:00 p.m. - Conference Resumes
2:20 - Israel Wayne: "Homeschooling From A Biblical Worldview"
3:20-3:45 - Break
3:45 - Skeet Savage: "Homeschooling for Eternity: The Big Picture" 4:45 - Q & A with Israel and Skeet
5:00 p.m. - Conference concludes; shopping until 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION
New Covenant Christian Church (NCCC)
4415 W. St. Joseph Hwy. Lansing, MI 48917
NCCC is just west of downtown Lansing, with easy access off I-496 (Take Waverly Rd. exit, go north to first light, turn left on St. Joseph Hwy. & the church is on the left, about 1/2 mile down.)
**Hotel Information: Spring Hill Suites, 111 South Market Place Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48917(517) 627-0002 Rooms are
$80/night. Ask for the Homeschool Conference pricing. Phone
REGISTRATION
Conference Fees:
Regular Registration: $30 Per Couple, $20 Per Individual
Walk-in registrations will be accepted: Cost will be $5 more at the door. *Additional* Friday Parent/Teen Workshop.... $5 Per Family
**Boxed lunch will be available onsite Saturday for $5.00/person.
We're sorry that online registration is not available at this time.
Please mail registration information and check payable to CHESS to
C.H.E.S.S. P.O. BOX 241 HOLT, MI 48842
Registration information we need:
REGISTRATION TYPE: COUPLE INDIVIDUAL TEEN
NAME:_______ _________ _________ _________ _________
SPOUSE (If attending):_ _________ _________ _________ ___
TEEN(S) (If attending):_ _________ _________ _________ ____
ADDRESS:____ _________ _________ _________ _________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________ _________ _________ _______
TELEPHONE:__ _________ _________ _________ _________
EMAIL:______ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
COMMENTS:___ _________ _________ _________ ________
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