May. 11, 2008
CURRENT NEWS FROM OUR STATE HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION: SCHEA
Here's the Latest Newletter From Our State Homeschool Association:
SCHEA
(Including convention details)
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Attention: Homeschool Leaders
Please pass along the following information to your group. If your group has an announcement of educational events, activities, or performances which homeschool families would be interested in knowing about this summer, please email SCHEA by May 25 so the information can be sent out on the e-chain for June and July. We want to hear from ALL regions of South Carolina. Thank you.
E-chain contact: supportgroups@schomeeducatorsassociation.org
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| Convention Highlight: Teen Conference - Worldview Focus |
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Parents have you wished your homeschooled teens could attend a worldview conference, but just couldn't afford it or fit it in with your teenager's busy summer schedules? If you answered "Yes" to one or both of those questions, this June in Sumter, you CAN make it happen!
This year's Teen Conference at the Annual State Home School Convention June 20-21 at University of SC, Sumter campus under the direction of Rick Velilla has the theme:
My Worldview: Find It, Get It, Keep It
This 2-day, seven-session teen conference features nationally known speakers who inspire teens to put their Christian faith into action.
Sessions #1 & #2: Christian Worldview Thinking: First Step - Clear Away the Obstacles presented by Joe Wirtz of Cultural Commission
Session #3: The Power of the Media in an Entertainment Society presented by Paul Downer of Discipleship Network of America, Tennessee
Session #4: I Wonder What Jesus Thinks presented by Rick Velilla
Session #5: Break-Out Workshops - Special 3-hour workshops on Speaking or Writing (teens choose one to attend)
Applying Christian Worldview through Writing (Subtitled: What Would Jesus Write about Current Issues?) presented by Lisa Baghdady Or
Applying Christian Worldview through Speaking (Subtitled: What Would Jesus Speak about Current Issues?) presented by Noelle Gebel and Suzanne Safley
Session #6: Where Do I Fit? presented by Eric Burgess of National Black Home Educators Association, Louisiana
Session #7: Dream Big presented by Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries, Indiana
...and the cost? $15 per teen (in addition to family convention admission fee) This covers all teen workshops for the two days, snacks, materials and handouts. Workshop descriptions and more details are available on SCHEA's website.
There will also be a College Fair on Friday from 10 AM-12 Noon preceding the Teen Conference. This will be a fun, educational and biblically engaging conference for your homeschooled teenagers!
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| Convention Volunteers Needed |
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SCHEA could use YOUR help at the convention! Convention volunteers are an integral part of the success and effective ministry of the state homeschool convention. Your participation will make a difference in the lives of all who attend, and hopefully, will be a blessing to you in the process.
Please consider volunteering during the convention. It's easy! Simply fill out and mail in the Convention Pre-registration Form checking the box for volunteers. You will be contacted to choose an available job and timeslot.
As a "thank you," volunteers receive free admission if they are SCHEA members OR discounted admission if non-SCHEA members. Four (4) hours of volunteer work is required for the discount.
Volunteer Q’s & A’s
Q: What do I have to know to volunteer?
A: No prior experience is necessary for most volunteer positions. Below are the volunteer jobs that need to be filled.
- Workshop Monitors
- Workshop Hospitality Helpers
- Volunteer/Information Table Monitors
- Vendor Hospitality Helpers
- Donated Curriculum Helpers (experienced homeschoolers)
- Booth Watchers
- Vendor Hall Door Monitors
- Book Signing Assistant
- Vendor Food Runners
- Keynote Escorts (may be more than 4 hours required)
- Nursing Mothers’ Lounge Monitor
- Teen Conference Snack Servers
- Teen Conference Workshop Helpers
- Registration Table Helpers (hand-picked in advance)
- Other positions as needed
Q: Who may volunteer?
A: Any registered adult attendee of the convention may volunteer.
Q: My young adult or teen wants to volunteer. Do I have to pay to register him/her?
A: Yes. All volunteers must be registered to attend the convention. Young adults and teens are welcomed to volunteer, but they must be registered for the convention with a parent, and their volunteer time does not satisfy the requirement for free/discounted convention admission. Their participation is service/ministry only. Set-up and breakdown helpers are an example of this much needed service/ministry. We will be happy to sign any forms for community service hours.
Q: When should I offer to volunteer?
A: It's never too early OR too late! The convention coordinator would GREATLY appreciate knowing as early as possible for scheduling purposes, and you have more choices available if you volunteer sooner rather than later. However, if you register at the door and desire to volunteer for the discount, we will probably be able to accommodate you, but your choices for jobs will be limited based on need.
Q: How many volunteers do you really need?
A: Usually we need 70-80 volunteers at the convention! About 40 people work the required 4 hours for the free/discounted admission; others are teens/young adults or parents who are offering ministry/service hours before, during and after the convention. Still others help provide food or set-up for special events during the convention and work directly under those special event coordinators.
Q: Can I get a discount on my registration by volunteering at the convention?
A: Yes! Registered, adult attendees who are SCHEA members receive FREE convention admission for 4 hours volunteer work. Registered, adult attendees who are not SCHEA members receive $15 discount off convention admission for 4 hours volunteer work.
Q: Do I have to miss a workshop session to volunteer?
A: Maybe. Probably. We need volunteers during each workshop session to help the speakers and monitor the vendor hall when it is open, in addition to many other jobs. More than likely that will mean that you will miss one or two workshop sessions. However, the earlier you pre-register for the convention and indicate your desire to volunteer, the more choices you have for available timeslots. Also, most workshop sessions will be available for purchase on CD.
Q: Can I volunteer for more than four hours (or less than four hours)?
A: Absolutely! We ask for at least four hours of service in order to receive free/discounted convention admission, but you may volunteer as much time as you like. We appreciate all of our volunteers!
NOTE: Please remember that the SCHEA Board of Directors are ALL volunteers, not just during the actual convention, but all year long! They log in thousands of volunteer hours each year to benefit homeschooling families in South Carolina.
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| Other Events & Activities |
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Homeschool Families Converge on State House Grounds
Homeschool Day at the Capitol (April 10) was a fun and exciting day for the more than 800 homeschoolers in attendance! Meeting our legislators, touring the historic State House, picnicking on the beautiful grounds while listening to the harmonious sounds of the AAA and Midlands Home School Bands, embarking on a detailed scavenger hunt, as well as interacting with other homeschoolers from all over South Carolina, all made for a memorable day. And oh, those creatively designed business cards! The day’s highlights included informative legislative workshops; Senator John Courson of Richland County presenting David Graham, President of SCHEA, the signed concurrent resolution (S. 1223) declaring April 2008 as Home School Recognition Month; and Governor Mark Sanford delivering an encouraging speech to homeschool families. Thank you to ALL who helped to make this day possible!
Midlands Home School Band
Columbia, SC
The Midlands Home School Band is now accepting registrations for 2008-2009 school year. Early registration continues through May 31st. If you are considering adding band instruction to your curriculum next year, please visit http://www.midlandsband.org for more information. Music to the Glory of God!
CSEHY Summer School of Music
Musical Excellence…Christian Commitment
Established over 40 years ago by Hungarian violinist Wilmos Csehy. Located on the campus of Philadelphia Biblical University, just north of Philadelphia, PA.
Sessions are two weeks long (three sessions every summer)
Two private lessons per week on major instrument
Weekly concert, Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
Full orchestra, symphonic band, all camper choir, hand bells (all included in every concert)
Composition major offered during first session
Every camper performs in choir and one other ensemble
Daily theory classes
Two (yes 2) hours of required practice per day for high school
One and a half hours required practice per day for junior high
All professional instructors
One Student Recital each session
One Faculty Recital each session
Attend one Philadelphia Philharmonic Concert
Daily Chapel with outstanding chapel speakers
Daily Sing and Share
Ministry team opportunities
Evening devotions in the dorms
One college-aged counselor for every six to eight campers
Skit Night
Field Day
Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, basketball
Check it out: www.csehy.com
Local contact Cynde Morgan (clmorgan54@gmail.com)
Todd Wilson, author of “Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe”
Tuesday, May 20th
Riverstone Church, Marietta, GA (off Barrett Parkway)
For more information contact Heather Turner sitgo777@aol.com.
*NOTE: Todd Wilson is one of the featured speakers this year at the SC Homeschool Convention, June 20-21 at USC Sumter.
Classical Conversations
New program starting in Lexington
Informational meeting: Monday, May 12th at 7:30 pm
Riverbend CommunityChurch, Lexington, SC
Classical Conversations is growing to serve more Midlands families. A new program for 4 years old through 6th grade will begin this fall in Lexington, meeting on Fridays at Riverbend Community Church. Classical Conversations provides a classical framework for families with children in multiple grade levels, community and friendship for students (and moms!), science and art projects, and Institute for Excellence in Writing with intensive grammar for grades 4-6. Please join us for the informational meeting. For more information contact Judy Neff @ 803-629-5371 orcc_lexington@bellsouth.net.
Middle and High School Classes Offered with Classical Conversations at Ballentine Location
Informational Meeting: Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30 pm
Faith Presbyterian Church
1811 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo, SC
Challenge A—Cyndi McCallister cyndikarlmac@hotmail.com
Challenge B—Mandy Joyeclassicalmjoye@aol.com
Challenge IV—Marjie Pulliamhereami@bellsouth.net
Classical Conversations Programs are offered in many areas of South Carolina. Please visit their website www.classicalconversations.com and click on “CC Communities” to find a location meeting near you and to learn more about their program.
Spring Homeschool Day- Backcountry Carolina!
May 21st, 2008 (10am-4pm)
Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (just outside Charlotte)
Visit Latta for a living history day set aside for homeschoolers of all ages! Enjoy a Backcountry Carolina Spring as you explore the plantation, tour the circa 1800 Latta home, and more! Interpreters will demonstrate natural dyeing, spinning, weaving, open- hearth cooking, woodworking, firestarting, blacksmithing, rail splitting, shingle making, gunsmithing, and more! Children can also make crafts cornhusk dolls and paper butterflies to keep!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 4 and under are free. For more information visit www.lattaplantation.org or contact Kristin Toler at ktoler@lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312.
Coastal Home Educators Conference
A Ministry of CBCCA Homeschool Support Group
“Teach Them Diligently”
May 30-31, 2008
Beaufort, SC
Featured Speaker - Christian author, Lou Priolo
For more information visit http://www.cbcofbeaufort.org/page.aspx?id=303309.
The Business of Farming
Do your students know where their food comes from? There are more than 350 different commodities grown in California, including rice, dairy, avocados, meat, strawberries, grapes and lots and lots of almonds. In a state that provides approximately 15 percent of the United States agriculture, statistics are an important tool that agricultural economists use in California to keep up with its supply and demand.
Watch the movie:http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/realworld/trends_agriculture/index.php.
Colonial Williamsburg
Home Educator Visits
September 6-19, 2008
February 21-March 8, 2009
http://www.history.org/history/teaching/groupTours/index.cfm
NOTE: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for this group. If this is an invalid email address, you received this message in error, or you have problems reading this email or accessing any enclosed links, please immediately reply to supportgroups@SCHomeEducatorsAssociation.org. Please pass on this information by any format to all homeschoolers within your membership and any home educating families you know who may not be receiving informative communications from SCHEA.
DISCLAIMER: This message is sent in good faith and is intended only for those who are homeschooling or are in support of homeschooling. SCHEA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than SCHEA. Content included in SCHEA Email News & Updates or any other electronic messages from SCHEA does not necessarily constitute official endorsement of products, services, events, or links listed in the communication. Content is for information purposes only. SCHEA reserves the right to determine the content of our email communications.
NOW is a GREAT time to join SCHEA!
Check out how on our website, or give us a call.
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May. 11, 2008
Freebie Friday
ITS TIME FOR FREEBIE FRIDAY
It's time for another new free E-Book from the Schoolhouse Store! This month we are bringing you a great E-Book From Barker Creek. This E-Book: Happy Handwriting - Theme Tablet will give your children fun, illustrated paper to use when practicing their writing skills. You can download it for free HERE.
Next, I have a wonderful treat for little girls ages 5 to 10. Mary and Laura Magazine is offering two issues of their new online magazine for free. This magazine is lovely! Created by a homeschool family who values time together, you won't find anything worldly here! You will find projects for your daughters to do together, recipes and crafts, all with a Little House on the Prairie theme. You can learn more about the magazine and find a link to the free downloads HERE.
Now, I have a something for those of you who are in leadership positions in the homeschool community. We just learned that a great Bible-based nature publication for homeschoolers, Creation Illustrated, has offered a number of their back issues at NO COST to homeschool support groups. Simply send an email to ishjl@netscape.net and request the number of back issues you would like to distribute to your support group members (leaders only should ask, please). They will send them ASAP -- just in time for summertime reading with character-building lessons for students of all ages. Many readers call Creation Illustrated, "The Christian answer to National Geographic!" Every issue's a keepsake. Check it out at www.creationillustrated.com
Lastly, we have a question for you. We have an idea about possibly adding a Handmade by Homeschoolers section to the Schoolhouse Store. This would be a place where homeschool families could sell things they make by hand. How many of you would be interested in selling your hand made products through the Schoolhouse Store? If you think this is something you are interested in please send an email to Gena at Publisher@Thehomeschoolmagazine.com. Let her know what you might be interested in selling too.
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May. 4, 2008
Another Writing Web Site
EasyEssay Information Organization Program
www.theeasyessay.com, The Easy Essay, a free site, can teach almost anyone how to logically organize a proof format (as an essay, speech, business memo etc,) for any fact, concept or idea in 5 minutes.
Our concept is based on our belief that in most conversations, the majority of the conversation deals with one person telling the other person why something is true; that is, giving easons for its validity. That is all that we ask you to do on this site, except in writing. We use the essay form because it is the most efficient form of organization available and we automate the organization so that you limit your statements to proving only the things that you have already stated were true.
www.theeasyessay.com uses an automated information organization program. It has been taught to 7 year olds, LD students, Special Education classes, in high schools or for home schooling, for basic expository writing, as prep for the SAT, FCAT and the ACT, as well as a college class and for post graduate work. It has been used for interoffice communications, speech writing, and business, technical and scientific reports.
For those with no information available, the thesis, or main idea you are going to prove, is linked to Google to help begin your accumulation of that information (then we show you, very simply, how to prove said fact or idea).
www.theeasyessay.com appears to have excellent educational rehabilitation benefits especially for stroke and TBI patients in that it's logical, color coded, repetitive functions lead one to believe that it aids in efforts for retraining and for reopening
neural pathways.
It can be taught to a varied group of individuals at the same time and each will learn to his or her own unique capacity. The Easy Essay is easy enough for the user to learn the process and make the use of the automated portion of the program unnecessary in situations where a computer is not at hand or if a teacher wants to make sure his/her students understand the process.
For longer papers it can automatically expand into a 17 paragraph thesis.
The Easy Essay is usable in any language.
A noted side effect of the program is that users begin to communicate logically.
www.theeasyessay.com is free because we feel it is too important to charge for.
If you are an educator, administrator, medical practitioner, businessperson, etc. and find the program as effective as I believe it to be, please pass this information on to the media so that the site can get more publicity and help more people.
We would appreciate any feedback, but in any case:
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO WHERE EVER IT CAN HELP.
Sincerely
Barry Morse
morse99@gmail.com
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May. 4, 2008
Free Ezine Available for Middle and High School Teachers
Here's a Free Ezine for Busy Writing Teachers of Middle/High School Students
If you homeschool middle- or high school kids, you may be interested in a free ezine designed for all teachers, especially helpful for homeschool writing teachers: "Writing Points" from you-can-teach-writing.com
**No jargon used.
**No page-long paragraphs.
Sign up at http://www.you-can-teach-writing.com/ezine.html Register by May 15, 2008 and get "The ABCs of Best Practices in Teaching Writing" as free bonus.
Disclaimer: Although neither is specifically for homeschoolers; however, homeschoolers have a huge advantage over classroom teachers in implementing best practices for teaching writing.
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May. 4, 2008
Freebie Friday's! Mother's Day is Next Sunday
It's Time for Freebie Friday's
Mother's Day is a week from Sunday. Since most of us are Teacher and Mom, here are some freebie's for your students to make YOU for Mother's Day!
Here is a great card your kids can make. This card will be a lovely keepsake. There are pull out cards where the kids can write a list of the things Mom does for them. Then, there are three other pull outs (That spell out M-O-M) for your kids to write things they appreciate about you. (If you happen to have 3 kids like I do, then each child can write you a special message.)
Here are some free Mother's Day Coupons for you to print and your kids to fill in. These not only make a great gift for Mom, but they get some handwriting practice in, too!
This website has a lot of great Mother's Day crafts. There are a bunch of fun ideas like Oatmeal Soap on a Rope, Candy Roses or Handprint Magnets. Spend some time looking at this site, and you are sure to find something great to make with your kids! (These would make great gifts for Grandma, too!)
Lastly, check out the side bar to get a free book from Gospel for Asia. This book will bring you a radical life changing message! Don't miss out on this exciting free offer!
I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!
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Apr. 30, 2008
Contest Central from TOS
Contest Central
For the month of April
U.S. Presidents March CD
We have a fun contest for you this month! If you ever wanted your children to learn the names of the presidents we have the product for you!
U.S. Presidents March CD
From our reviewer:
The three songs in The U.S. Presidents March CD help children memorize U.S. Presidents, First Ladies, and the story of the writing of the U.S. Constitution. "The U.S. Presidents March" contains the full names of all U.S. Presidents in chronological order to the tune of John Phillip Sousa's "Washington Post March". A separate split track and instrumental track are also included. "The First Ladies March" (to the same tune) contains the full names of the First Ladies in chronological order, with a separate split track. The third selection is "The Ballad of the U.S. Constitution", which tells the story of how the U.S. Constitution came to be. Events included in the ballad are the signing of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, and the creation of the Bill of Rights. The Ballad has an additional instrumental track.
It delights me to recommend a product created by a fellow homeschooling family. The Coopers have graduated two sons from their homeschool. Drawing from their many years of homeschooling experience, they create and provide products they believe will serve fellow homeschoolers well. I enjoy supporting a family company that offers high-quality products, especially when the family has successfully traveled the path I am just beginning.
Read the complete review online and enter for a chance to win the U.S. Presidents March CD!
TO ENTER:
Email Deb with your name and mailing address and the subject, "U.S. Presidents March" for a chance to win*.
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Apr. 30, 2008
New Tearoom Opening
A New Tearoom and Gift Shop To Open in Ridgeway, SC
Carol Allen of Blythewood is opening The Thomas Company in Ridgeway, It will be a tearoom,art gallery, a coffee shop and a gift shop in a renovated 6,000 sq ft building. She will be listed on all major tea room websites, have her own website, and advertise in such publications as Southern Lady, Tea Time and someday Southern Living, besides area papers and magazines. Opening is set for the end of May, first of June...its all in the contractors hands right now!
She wants to consign area quilts and crafts, she already has several crafters that have been with her since she had Candlelight Cottage in Blythewood, and they will be happy to talk to you about her honesty and the way she will promote your product. There will be a wonderful mezzanine area to display quilts, with an antique "suit" display case that will show them off beautifully...this mezzanine can be seen from the whole store. Carol will be happy to show you the building any time you would like to see it!
Contact her to talk about consignments of your quilts. She will "jury" quilts in to be displayed for sale. Maker sets the price and she takes 30% of sale price. Checks are issued on or about the 10th of each month, a very easy contract is required, you can quit and pull your product any time you want. She also will carry fire and theft liability insurance. They also are very willing to do special days, showcasing one or many quilters/crafters, there will be art shows and special art related promotions going on all the time. Also they are interested in doing classes if any of you are interested in teaching.
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Apr. 30, 2008
Hedgie's Treasure Trove for April 27th
Hedgie's Treasure Trove for April 27th
Fun and Games!
This is the last two weeks of the Win a Jan Brett Visit to your
School or Library contest. You can enter at:
On Screen Computer Games
~ Interactive Coloring Pages
~ Hedgie's Alphabet Game
~ Mouse Concentration
~ Hedgie Scrambler Game
~ Is Hedgie the Most Handsome Animal in the Forest Game?
~ Hedgie's Book a Matic
~ Decorate a Jan Brett Gingerbread House
~ Hedgie Loves to Read
Printable Games
~ Flash Card Sight Words
~ Flash Card Colors
~ Flash Card Shapes
~ Flash Card Phonograpms
~ Addition Flash Cards
~ Subtraction Flash Cards
~ Multiplication Flash Cards
~ Division Flash Cards
~ Matching Numbers Game
~ Matching Animals Game
~ Gingerbread Baby Board Game
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Apr. 22, 2008
Enter the Family Fun Story Contest
Homeschooled Authors Invite
Homeschool Students to Enter
Writing Contest
Here's the contest information:
Enter the Family Fun Story Contest to Win an Autographed Copy of
"Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled"
Rachel Starr Thomson and Carolyn Currey, the authors of "Tales of the
Heartily Homeschooled," love family stories! They'd love to hear your
stories as well. If you are between the ages of 8 and 18 and you have
a funny, dramatic, or touching true story you'd like to share, write
it up and send it in!
The contest is sponsored by Little Dozen Press. We will be picking one
winner in each of four age groups to receive an autographed copy of
"Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled." The deadline for our contest is
May 1, so get your entries in soon!
Entry Guidelines:
Stories should be between 700 and 2000 words. All entries must be
based on real-life events. Put "Family Fun Story" in the subject line
and paste the story into the body of the email—no attachments, please.
In the top left corner, include your name, age, and email address.
Email your entry to publisher@littledozen.com.
For more information, visit www.LittleDozen.com/thh.html
MORE ABOUT "TALES OF THE HEARTILY HOMESCHOOLED"
What do you get when you throw twenty children, four parents, several
cross-country trips, and a sense of humour between the covers of one
book?
Lots and lots of big family fun that will tickle the funny bones and
warm the hearts of your entire clan.
Rachel Starr Thomson is the oldest of twelve children. Carolyn Currey,
her second cousin, is the oldest of eight. Not only are their families
huge, they also homeschool! Drawing on some of their favourite
memories, Rachel and Carolyn have written a book of essays that will
make you laugh, think, and thank God for family.
"Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled" will be released July 1, 2008.
For more information, including sneak peeks, original cover art, and
author bios, visit www.LittleDozen.com/thh.html
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Apr. 22, 2008
Web Site for Drivers Ed Information
Apr. 22, 2008
Here's a Site for Studying the United States
United States Fun Site
http://www.netstate.com/states/index.html
This site has plenty of information for each state: From almanacs, maketplaces, state links, quizzes, cool schools, state news, state forums, government information, people, state maps, geography, economies and symbols.
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Apr. 22, 2008
Freebie Fridays!
Welcome to Freebie Fridays!
The first great freebie I have for you this week is brought to us from Terri at Knowledge Quest Maps. She has put together a great Unit Study on South Africa, and it is all free! The unit study includes reading selections, history and timelines, mapwork, recipes, and crafts. This one looks like a lot of fun!
How about something to build your language skills? Freerice.com is a great and addictive website that gives 20 grains of rice through the UN World Hunger Program for every right answer you get. I played this one night for 2 hours with my teen son and his best friend, and it was a blast! We ended up earning 10,060 grains of rice, 20 grains at a time! LOL! This is a great website for teens and adults.
On a completely different note, this weekend Passover begins. HERE is a free Messianic Haggadah. If you are curious about seeing how Jesus fulfills the promises of the coming Messiah, celebrating Passover is a beautiful way to learn. My family has celebrated Passover for several years, and we look forward to it each year now. This Passover Haggadah is designed specifically for those who have been raised in the Christian tradition.
If you are interested in making a Passover Lapbook, my children made one last year. I have pictures and the links to all the printables on my blog. You will find it HERE.
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Apr. 15, 2008
Coastal America Art Contest
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Art Contest Open To
Students in Grades K - 12
NOAA's partner, Coastal America through their Coastal Ecosystem
Learning Center (CELC) members are sponsoring an ocean art contest
open to students in grades K-12 and college and university students
The contest is nationwide, and for the Mid-Atlantic Region, The
National Aquarium in DC and the National Aquarium in Baltimore are
accepting entries. (Coastal America Art Contest, c/o Joe Harber,
Director of Education Programs, National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 E
Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21203-3194). For other areas of the
country, please refer to the CELC near you which can be found at:
www.coastalamerica.gov.
The purpose of the contest is to enhance public awareness of the
importance of the ocean through visual expression and incorporating
one of the principles of ocean literacy.
The winning artwork will be displayed at the Smithsonian's National
Museum of Natural History in time for the opening of The Ocean Hall.
You and your children or local schools or organizations can be a part
of this contest. Find out how at:
http://www.coastalamerica.gov/2008artcontest.html.
Entries are due by May 30, 2008. Please forward this message to
anyone who may be interested in this contest.
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Apr. 15, 2008
31 Cent Scoop Night! April 30th at Baskin-Robbins!!!
Wow! 31 Cents A Scoop! Ice Cream Lovers Unite For A Good Cause!
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Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream stores in America are offering
31 Cent Scoop Night
Scoop Up the Good Will - 31 Cent Scoop Night - Wednesday, April 30th 2008,
from 5pm to 10pm
Join us for 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins®
and help us honor America¹s firefighters.
Participating stores will reduce prices of small ice
cream scoops to 31 cents.* At some locations, you
may also have an opportunity to make a donation
to your local fire charities.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation remembers America¹s
fallen heroes and assists their families. The organization provides
firefighters with training to prevent deaths in the line of duty and
offers the public information to prevent fires in our communities.
A donation of $100,000 will be made by Baskin-Robbins® to the
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. At select local stores
throughout the country, you may also have a chance to donate to
your local fire station.
Baskin-Robbins is proud to support this worthy cause. We
encourage you to learn more about the foundation by visiting
www.firehero.org.
* 2.5oz scoops are 31 cents plus tax where applicable. Limit 10 scoops per
person, per purchase.
Enjoy!!
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Apr. 13, 2008
TOS - HSB Front Porch Contest
Homeschool Blogger
Front Porch Contest
You Can Win $50 Just for Blogging
The HSB Front Porch is having a contest and you can win a $50 gift certificate just for blogging about The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo before midnight April 30, 2008. Subscribe now to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and receive 25 BONUS gifts valued at over $550! The Winter Promo sold out, don't miss out on the free gifts this time!
They are also giving away a $150 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store. All print subscribers (new or renewing) between April 3 - 30, 2008 will be automatically entered into a drawing. No purchase neccessary to win. To enter without subscribing, please send a postcard with your name, address, telephone number, and email address to:
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