We are so excited to announce that our much-anticipated Schoolhouse Planner is READY!
The Schoolhouse Planner has so many wonderful features. You told us what you wanted in a planner, and we have delivered!
Some of the main features include:
Calendars in various forms - yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily
Planners for your homeschool - in various styles to meet your individual needs
Household planning forms
12 "homeschool must-know" items, one for each month of the year
12 essays from some of our favorite authors in the homeschool community - you absolutely won't want to miss these!
24 easy main-dish recipes from some top homeschoolers around the nation
and so much more!
PLUS, the Schoolhouse Planner is interactive! You can type right into the pdf! If you have Adobe Acrobat, you'll be able to save the changes you make. (Note: If you only have Adobe Reader, you can type in your planner information, print it, but will not be able to save these changes.)
Don't forget, monthly planner add-ons are available for purchase every month. We already have some great holiday related information ready for July's planner supplement!
We're there with you each month to make your home and school planning as easy and fun as possible throughout the year!
Have a friend who likes an organized home and school? Let them know about the Schoolhouse Planner.
WHEREAS, the State of Wyoming is committed to excellence in education and to public policy that strengthens the family and recognizes the importance of parental involvement in education; and
WHEREAS, home education is a viable option in the State of Wyoming, providing parents the authority and responsibility for the care, upbringing and choice of education for their children. The purpose of home education is to promote academic achievement and character development in a nurturing home environment; and
WHEREAS, from the earliest days of our nation, there have been prominent Americans who were home educated; and
WHEREAS, educated children exhibit self-confidence and good citizenship and are fully prepared to encounter the challenges of today’s society; and
WHEREAS, the State of Wyoming appreciates and celebrates the commitment and determination of Wyoming home educators and home instructed students and recognizes their efforts and contributions to quality education in this great state.
NOW THEREFORE, I, DAVE FREUDENTHAL, Governor of the State of Wyoming, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 11-17, 2008 as
“HOME EDUCATION WEEK”
in Wyoming.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Executive Seal of the Governor of Wyoming to be affixed this 25th day of April, 2008.
Don't Forget: there's still lots of time to register
Homeschoolers of Wyoming 2008 Convention FAITH & FAMILY May 16 & 17, 2008 Douglas, WY State Farigrounds Speakers:Israel Wayne & Skeet Savage HOW events page
We have a new free E-Book for you over at the Schoolhouse Store! This month we are offering the 20 Learning Games from Trigger Memory Systems. This is a fun E-Book which can help bring more creativity to your homeschool. It is sure to give you ideas and instructions for making fun, inexpensive educational games to use in teaching different concepts. What's more exciting or effective than learning with games? Download this month's free E-Book and let your friends know how they can get a copy too!
While we are on the topic of putting some fun into learning, I found a free preview of the E-Book Music and Circle Time. While some pages are omitted from the preview, there are still a LOT of good ideas in this freebie! If you have little ones and would like to incorporate music, rhythm, rhyme and song into your homeschool, go check this out!
Hubbard's Cupboard is offering a free Joyful Heart Character Curriculum for children ages 4 to 6. This curriculum includes Bible and character lessons, as well as lessons on literacy, math, science, and excercise. There are lots of fun printables too!
The Company Porch is having a blog contest! You could win a $50.00 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store. You can click HERE for all the details!
While every effort is made to ensure that the recommended sites are family friendly, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and its writers do not own the sites recommended. Content and advertising can change without notice. Please exercise caution when viewing websites. Please check out the websites before allowing your children to view them.
Homeschoolers of Wyoming 2008 Convention FAITH & FAMILY May 16 & 17, 2008 Douglas, WY State Farigrounds Speakers:Israel Wayne & Skeet Savage HOW events page
Ages 5-12 years
Once again this year we have the privilege of having the AIM Team providing the Children's Program. AIM is Action Impact Missions. AIM will be using the creative arts of drama, mime, and sign-language, along with character training through short Bible lessons, to teach children how to effectively share their faith with others.
http://www.aiminternational.org/home.php
AIM is being featured in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine! Pick up the Fall 2007 edition of TOS to read a wonderful article on AIM! Praise God for His goodness! You can pick up your copy of TOS at many Christian Bookstores. The TOS website is www.theoldschoolhousemagazine.com.
Homeschoolers of Wyoming 2008 Convention FAITH & FAMILY May 16 & 17, 2008 @ WY State Fairgrounds in Douglas Speakers:Israel Wayne & Skeet Savage check out the HOW events page
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Home Where They Belong
March 10, 2008
SPECIAL BULLETIN
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Are you one of those who wonders WHO is Charlotte Mason? What she was all about? How do you incorporate that style of learning into your life? Well Cindy Rushton is offering an e-zine Jumpstart on the Charlotte Mason Approach. It's really a 48 page book! It looks great and I can't wait to snuggle up and look through it. She is also offering a virtual seminar this weekend A Charlotte Mason Primer.
She has a great attitude about her seminars because not only does she offer it free, but she has an awesome servants heart. Her goal is to serve you and make you a better Mom! And it is very evident. It is a unique atmosphere where you can "chat" with others in the session from all over the world while you listen live, in real time. Now you can also pay for a membership to her seminars and then you get mp3 of all the sessions to listen to WHENEVER as well as lots of other freebies & downloads. It is well worth the price! But hurry to get it LIVE you must be ready for the 7th & 8th Tomorrow, Friday & the next day, Saturday!!!!
Homeschoolers of Wyoming 2008 Convention FAITH & FAMILY May 16 & 17, 2008 @ WY State Fairgrounds in Douglas Speakers:Israel Wayne & Skeet Savage check out the HOW events page
Winter Wonders Winter Ecology Workshop
For Kids K - 6 What patterns can you find in the winter? Is snow your friend?
Who is the best winter survivor? Join Adventures in Learning instructors to explore the wonders of winter! Sat. March 8, 9:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Kindergarteners’ program is morning only: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Sinks Canyon parking lot for warming hut/sledding hill area Please bring a sack lunch To sign up, call or email Mark Roy 335-9587, mark_rachael@bresan.net Tuition is $30 per child ($25 for kindergarteners). Scholarships are available. A parent or responsible adult must accompany K kids; parents of older children are welcome! Space is limited so enroll soon!
Sponsored byAdventures in Learning Wind River Math / Science Partnership Fremont County School District #21, Fort Washakie
Teen (Ages 13 and up) Program Generation Joshua Generation Joshua's Website
Generation Joshua is designed for Christian youth between the ages of 11 and 19 who want to become a force in the civic and political arenas. Our goal is to ignite a vision in young people to help America
return to her Judeo-Christian foundations. We provide students with hands-on opportunities to
implement that vision. Generation Joshua wants America to be a perpetual city on a hill. We seek to
inspire every youth with the kind of faith that sees beyond our present circumstances to what America
can become—if each one of us consistently impacts our sphere of influence for Christ and for His
glory. GenJ: Mock Presidential Election (2008 Convention Program)
This convention program is designed to be interactive, even getting parents and other attendees
involved in the process. Youth will enjoy the hands-on nature that the program offers. Generation
Joshua staff will present lectures interspersed with a mock presidential campaign that includes caucus work, voter registration, fundraising, commercials, campaigning, and actual voting. Participants will be assigned to a mock political party, design their own party platform, elect their own candidates from among themselves.
Homeschoolers of Wyoming 2008 Convention FAITH & FAMILY May 16 & 17, 2008 @ WY State Fairgrounds in Douglas Speakers:Israel Wayne & Skeet Savage check out the HOW events page
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