Aug. 2, 2006
Exploring Oklahoma
Jul. 11, 2006
Foreign Exchange Student - Statewide
As a homeschool parent and pastor, I am also area representative for OCEAN, a foreign exchange student organization. We place international high school students in American high schools and with host families. OCEAN has tremendously high moral standards to which all incoming students must abide. Many are Christians, and many are not, but all will attend church with the host family. They are exceptional in academics. This is like doing foreign missions in one's own home. Our family has hosted two students ourselves in the past, and one boy, now a young family man, is a Christian back in his home country of Uzbekistan. We had incredibly wonderful experiences. I can't think of a better type family a student can stay with it than a Christian home school family. The advantages are enormous for everybody concerned. A student does not need his own bedroom; he or she just needs a separate bed. The host family provides room and board; all students' natural parents will provide spending money for everything else. The students usually ride the school bus every day. The host family gets to pick which student it wants, based upon gender, nationality, interests, etc. We have many students arriving in August to be here until the end of the school year in May 2007. We have other students who will be arriving next January in mid-term and staying until the end of the fall semester in December 2007. Please contact me for more information: Chris Humphreys, (405) 969-2226, Humphreys6@peoplepc.com.
Also visit www.oceanintl.org, 1-800-28-OCEAN to learn more about the program.
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Jun. 29, 2006
OHLAP Scholarship Info
If you are looking for information about qualifying for the OHLAP scholarship, check out this website: http://www.okhighered.org/ohlap/required-courses.shtml. You will also find a handy checklist (pdf document) of courses required to obtain this scholarship. *Students graduating from a high school not accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Education or a recognized accrediting agency must also achieve a composite ACT score of 22 or higher.
Note from Cindy about homeschool eligibility: On June 29, 2006, I received this email when inquiring about homeschool eligibility: "The law does not currently allow home schooled students to receive the scholarship; however, we strongly encourage home schooled students to enroll. There was a bill introduced, but defeated in the last legislative session. If the law is changed, we do not anticipate a change to the enrollment requirement of the student being in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade or a "grandfathering" clause. Thank you." Lynn Dennis, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. www.okpromise.org. Phone 405-225-9152 . Fax 405-225-9392. |
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Jun. 29, 2006
Central OK Homeschool Band - Statewide
Jun. 28, 2006
Fireworks for 4th - Oklahoma
Jun. 12, 2006
Leader's Retreat - OKC
Leaders Retreat, July 21-22, 2006. July is just around the corner and the leaders retreat will be here before you know it. OCHEC has a great line up of events scheduled just for you, the support group leader. We will have special speakers from right here in Oklahoma, break-out sessions, and of course, some great food! This is an opportune time to get to know some of the other leaders in the state, receive encouragement, and get some refreshing ideas to take back home to your group. Start making plans now to attend the leaders retreat, I promise you wont regret it. For more info: http://www.ochec.com
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Jun. 12, 2006
Geography Bee Info - Statewide
At least six, and possibly 7 or 8, of the 55 participants in the National Geography Bee in Washington DC on May 24th were homeschoolers! Read about it here: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/04/0404_060404_state_bee.html
The winners from the school level bees across the state take a written test and the top 100 scores go to the state bee. The winner of the state bee and their "teacher" get an all expense paid trip to Washington DC to the national bee.
If anyone is interested in participating or hosting a school bee and needs more information please contact Tamara at tamaragelnar@sbcglobal.net. The more groups that host a bee, the more chances homeschoolers have of getting to the national bee. You
only have to have a minimum of six students (4th through 8th graders)
for a group to have a school-level bee. Please view the website as most of your questions will be answered there! http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographybee/study_corner.html
Contact: Tamara Gelnar, H: 405.348.7743; C: 405.816.5764
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May. 24, 2006
Pre-engineering curriculum for High Schoolers - OK
Oklahomas CareerTech system now offers a pre-engineering curriculum designed to prepare interested high school students for engineering college. This curriculum consists of advanced math, science and pre-engineering courses for students who are good at math and science and are interested in engineering. There are currently 8 programs and they are at Canadian Valley, El Reno; Central Tech, Drumright; Gordon Cooper, Shawnee; Great Plains, Lawton; Francis Tuttle and Metro Tech, Oklahoma City, Moore Norman; and Tulsa Tech.
Use this link http://www.okcareertech.org/main/map/map.htm or contact your local high school to see if this program is locally available.
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May. 18, 2006
Genj Clubs - Statewide OK
Mrs. Beth Harkins and her daughter Caroline of OKC are wanting to form a new GenJ Club in their area. The Harkins live on the northwest side of OKC. (Just a reminder, there is a GenJ Club located in Del City. If you want to join that Club, contact Liz Cromack at ecromack@cox.net.) If you are interested in joining this new Club, please contact Mrs. Harkins or Caroline at theharkinszoo@yahoo.com.
If you live within 30-45 minutes of OKC, I would strongly encourage you to contact Mrs. Harkins and Caroline and consider joining the Club. There are numerous benefits that Clubs provide. Each Club meets once a month where the members will pray for elected officials, discuss current issues, participate in civic and community duties, prepare for campaigns and SATs, and help be conduits of the truth - both politically and spiritually.
Right now, there are two other Clubs in Oklahoma, and Ned really wants to increase the number of Clubs in each state by the end of the year. Additionally, there will be several campaigns in Oklahoma this fall that we would like to get involved in. The GenJ Clubs are vital in helping to recruite volunteers and win races.
If you do not live near OKC, but are interested in starting a Club in your own area, please email GenJ at generationjoshu@hslda.org.
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May. 18, 2006
Free Financial Booklet
| The Oklahoma Council on Economic Education is giving away a free booklet, How to Raise a Financially Fit Child A Parents Guide. This 16-page publication is filled with information and activities for parents to help teach their kids about personal finance. Topics covered include: needs and wants, budgeting, saving, investing, credit cards, planning for college, etc. To request your copy, call (405) 974-5343 or email lmyers4@ucok.edu.
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May. 10, 2006
Volunteer Opportunities in Oklahoma
Apr. 20, 2006
OK Army National Guard - Statewide
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The Oklahoma Army National Guard has just received official approval to enlist Juniors or Seniors that are at least 17 years old that are being home schooled. They are treating them just as any high school student, to include the fact they will qualify for enlistment bonuses up to $20,000, free college tuition for all of Oklahomas State Colleges and Vo-Tecs. Documentation required is just certification by the parent or guardian that they are in a home school program and that they are either a Junior or Senior. They have a split training program available for the Juniors so that they can go to basic training between their junior and senior years. This is a great opportunity for our young people to further their education as well as provide a service to our country. If you would like more information or would like a representative from their department to contact you via telephone or personal contact, please contact, Master Sergeant Del Ford at 405-250-8787 or email: top.Ford@us.army.mil
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Apr. 13, 2006
Art Contest - Statewide
Reading Takes You on Fun Adventures Art Contest. The Best in Show winner will walk away a $200 savings bond and other prizes will be given to first-, second-, and third-place winners in two age categories (ages 7-9 and 10-12). Deadline: Entries must be received by 5pm on May 12. For more information: click here.
Questions? E-mail info@MetroFamilyMagazine.com or call MetroFamily at (405) 340-1404.
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Apr. 3, 2006
OCHEC Convention - OKC
Mar. 28, 2006
OCHEC Convention Volunteer Opportunities
CALLING ALL SUPPORT GROUPS! Is your group looking for a place to volunteer some community service time? Have we got a place for you! The OCHEC Convention needs volunteers for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
May 4th, 5th, and 6th
Thursday- people to help vendors unload and set up. Time - noon to six at
the convention center. Adults and older teens (14 and up)
Friday and Saturday - Adults for registration and door monitors and older teens (prefer 16 and up, but will take mature 14 year olds) for door monitors.
Contact volunteers@ochec.com
Also - adults willing to help post convention in the office contact mdbrot@cox.net
This is a great opportunity to get involved in the excitement of the convention, help the vendors, and meet some really nice fellow homeschoolers. Encourage your members to get involved. Volunteering really is fun!
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Mar. 23, 2006
Teen Pact Class in April - OKC
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TeenPact is now offering a second class in Oklahoma the week of April 24 through 28. If you were unable to register for the first session, or if this week suits your schedule better, consider registering for this second week at www.TeenPact.com as soon as possible. Questions may be directed to Bryn Piper at OKTeenPact.com, or by calling 405-341-5804.
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Mar. 22, 2006
Fossil Hunting Field Trip - Arbuckle - Must respond by April 2
The dates for the Fossil Hunt have been decided. We had such a huge response that we had to set up 2 different days to accomodate all the people. Many of you requested a Saturday, so that both parents could attend. So the first date is Saturday, May 13th and the other date is Monday, May 15th. I also had a few people mention to me they will not be able to attend if we scheduled in May. So, for those of you who absolutely cannot make one of the May dates, CTF has scheduled another homeschool group out of Norman, for Tuesday,April 11th. They are willing to add about 5 more families to their group to help accomodate us. We are only opening up this date to those of you who absolutely cannot make it otherwise. I will need everyone to email me once again, to request the date that you prefer. This will be on a first come, first serve basis. That's the only fair way to do it. Please indicate your alternative choice if the date you requested is unavailable. Also let me know if the date is your only choice. I must receive a response from you again in order to confirm your attendance on one of these days. I also need to know how many family members you will be bringing and the children's ages. Once the sorting has been done, I will email you with complete instructions and confirmation of the day I have you signed up for.
Example: #1 choice: May 13th or Only option: May 15th
#of Adults: 1 # of Adults: 2
child #1: 14 child #1 14
child#2: 8 child#2 8
child#3: 2 child#3 2
The charge is $25 per family(this includes all children). So if you have a 10 yr. old and a 2 yr. old, the charge is still $25. The $15 student fee is only if you are sending your child along with another family. The money goes to support the operations of the Creation Truth Foundation. Check out their website, if you would like additional information http://www.creationtruth.com/ .
You must respond by Sunday, April 2nd.
Also, be thinking about who you might carpool with so that we can cut down on the amount of vehicles in the caravan. We will probably be meeting in South OKC or Norman around 8:45/9:00am and caravanning to the Arbuckles from there. I realize those of you with large families will not be able to carpool, but for those of you with smaller families, combining with another small family would be a huge help. We will finish up around 3:00pm. There will be a bathroom break in Davis, OK and a few places there to pick up something you forgot, but it's best to bring a sack lunch with you. With such a large group, everyone going to the bathroom, is going to take up enough time, as it is.
Things to Bring: Sack Lunch
Your $25 per family(cash or check made out to CTF)
Hammer-for chiseling
bug repellent
sunscreen
appropriate clothing, especially shoes for hiking
something to carry your fossils home in
If you have additional questions, please email Karyn Henvey at karynhenvey@yahoo.com or call at 749-0310 to sign up, no later than Sunday, April 2nd.
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Mar. 10, 2006
Contests for Homeschoolers in OK
The State Department of Education, State
Department of Labor, and the Parks and Recreation Departments are
working together to host the 2nd annual Playground Safety Awareness
Poster Contest for K-6 Oklahoma students. Last year my daughter,
Brooke, was the only homeschooler to enter. She placed 1st in her
age catagory, so I was asked to help let other homeschoolers know about
the contest this year. The award ceramony was at the State
Capital where the winning posters were on display for a week, they met
and got their picture taken with Gov. Henry, had a calendar made from
their posters, and received savings bonds (ranging from $25-$1000) as
prizes. This year the posters must be in by March 31. The full
contest rules are at the Labor Dept. website, http://www.labor.ok.gov/news/photos/newsphotos20051024.htm. You can download last years calendar, get this years contest rules, or view last year's winners.
* OERB has a poster contest for 3rd-6th graders. Info for that contest is on the 2nd page of their newsletter, http://www.oerb.com/downloads/ProgressReports/classified/2006classified.pdf.
* Oklahoma Council on Economic Education is having a poster contest,
Drawing for Dollars to highlight an economic or money management
concept. The contest rules are at: http://www.ocee-ok.org/drawingfordollarsad.pdf
Thanks to Mary Shackleford for this info!
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Mar. 9, 2006
Harvard announces aid to low income students
Mar. 2, 2006
PE Class Idea
Why not participate in the MS Walk as a family? You'll not only help MS victims but you will also be able to count it as PE!!
Here are some MS Walks in Oklahoma:
Enid, April 8, Champlin Park
Lawton, April 29, Elmer Thomas Park
Oklahoma City, April 15, Bricktown Ballpark
Stillwater, April 8, Boomer Lake
Tulsa, April 8, Temple Israel
Muskogee and Edmond will be later in fall.
Check their website for more info on how you can participate: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/oke/home/
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Feb. 28, 2006
OCHEC Conference Speakers
Here's who's coming so far to the OCHEC convention (http://www.ochec.com/OCHEC_Convention.htm). You're not going to want to miss this! Mark your calendars for May 5-6.
Ken Ham
Friday Keynote: Genesis: Key to Rebuilding the Foundation in Family & Culture
Workshops: Learning How to Think Biblically,
Defending the Christian Faith: Dinosaurs and the Bible
Saturday Keynote: The Genesis Family: Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World
Workshops: Six Days or Millions of Years?
How to Reach Todays World w/the Christian Message
David Hazell
Working Dads Can Homeschool Too!!
Involving Preschoolers in Your Homeschool
Homeschooling: A Way of Life
Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and Unit Studies with a Christian Perspective
Dennis Gunderson
What We Were Taught About Self Before Self Esteem Came Along
Deadly Weaknesses in the Strong Man: Moral Lessons Fathers Must Teach Their Sons
Homeschooling 101-103
Jeanette Webb
Seasons: An Honest Look At Homeschool Motherhood
Prepared for Life: Choosing Excellence in High School
How To Raise Politically Incorrect Kids
From Homeschool to College
Renee Ellison
Teaching the Resistant Student: Diagnosis and Strategy
Turn-Your-Head Home Management
Twelve Optimum Ways to Trigger the Brain
Dr. Sam Oliphant
No Homeschool Child Left Behind
Smart in Everything But School Part 1
Smart in Everything But School Part 2 (must go to part 1 first)
Josh Bullard
Gods View of Sex and Sexual Purity
Physical Purity
Jan Bloom
Yee Haw! Books for Boys
Homeschoolers and the Military
Gary Bloom
Read Alouds for Dads and Kids
The Return of Mr. Incredible
Susan Chrisman
Charolotte Mason Part 1
Charolotte Mason Part 2
Greg/Shawn Sabouri
How to Prove to Doubting Relatives that Homeschooling is Best
High School: The Most Important Time to Homeschool
The Right Way to Teach Arithmetic
Sharon Madsen
Learning is Neurological
Good Spellers Are Always Good Readers
Janet Spitler
(Title coming)
Don Fairchild
Classical Music in the Homeschool
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Feb. 26, 2006
All Star Band Auditions
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CENTENNIAL COMMISSION CREATES ALL STAR CENTENNIAL BAND!!! Produced
by Charles Jones II, a native Oklahoman, this unique group will perform
at many significant and yet unannounced events to promote Oklahomas
first 100 years.
To
promote the event, special clinics for eligible musicians will be held
across the state. During these clinics, young musicians will not only
learn about how they can best prepare for the rigorous auditions, but
have the opportunity to lay down a musical track creating a musical
video of the sights and sounds of Oklahoma. This once in a life-time
experience for high school musicians is just one project the Oklahoma
Centennial Commission is sponsoring to celebrate Oklahomas first 100
years! Eligibility Only
Oklahoma high school students enrolled in the 9th, 10th or 11th grade
in April 2006, are eligible to audition. This includes homeschoolers.
Students must also have a grade point average of 3.0 (out of 4.0 scale)
to be eligible. Only the following instruments will be considered:
Flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, horn,
euphonium, trombone, sousaphone and percussion. Percussionists will audition on snare drum at the initial audition.
Audition dates and locations: Saturday, April 22, 2006 University of Oklahoma Campus, Norman, OK
Sunday, April 23, 2006 Woodward High School Campus, Woodward, OK
Sunday, April 29, 2006 Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK Eligible
musicians may choose which audition they would like to attend. Once
they have completed their application form and obtained their letters
of reference, they may sign-up for a spot on the audition roster.
Students who pass the first level of auditions at one of the locations
listed above will be assigned an audition time for the final auditions
on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Oklahoma City University, in Oklahoma
City. Interested students should contact Oklahoma Centennial Band
offices by calling 800-914-1002 or through e-mail at
info@OKCentennialBand.com.
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Feb. 23, 2006
Brunch for homeschool students at SCU - OKC
Southwestern Christian University (http://www.swcu.edu/)
will be holding a free brunch for home educated students in the Minchew
Auditorium on SCUs campus on Saturday, March 25th @ 10:00 A.M.
During the brunch you will:
*Meet some of the faculty and staff of our university.
*Hear about the benefits of attending SCU from current students who were home educated.
*Learn about our concurrent program, which allows high school students to obtain college credit.
* Have the option to go on a campus tour of the university.
Please call Nate at 405.789.7661 ext. 3428 and RSVP if you are interested in attending.
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Feb. 18, 2006
Don't forget Capitol Day on Feb 20th!
February 21, 2006 at the Oklahoma State
Capitol. Each year home educators from across the state gather at the
capitol to learn how to influence their legislators and then put that
knowledge into action.
The objectives for Capitol Day are:
To protect the right, granted in the Oklahoma constitution, of parents to home educate their children;
To bring home education to the legislature, demonstrating that it is a
viable option for providing an excellent education and that regulation
is not necessary; and
To build positive relationships with our lawmakers, allowing them to meet and visit with homeschooling families and students.
For more info: http://www.ochec.com/OCHEC_Capitolday.htm
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Feb. 18, 2006
Homeschool Convention - Ken Ham
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