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Learning At Home Workshop

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:40:00 -0500

Home Education with Middle Schoolers (New)
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009 • 9:00am - 4:00pm • Lakeland
Cost: $43 per person or $53 per couple. **A 20+ page notebook is
included.
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 210 Poppell Drive, Lakeland, FL
33813

Home Educator Alison LaMons is hosting "Home Education with Middle
Schoolers".
Speaker: Veteran Home Educator Barbara Mesh.
If you are in the long middle stretch of the home school journey; not
ready for high school, yet well past the beginning, then consider
attending this seminar where you will receive encouragement from Barb and
from each other. We'll even discuss creating a transcript. “Just being in
a room with others who have children the same age as mine would be great”
Alison.
[More Details and To Register]

Questions: Contact Alison LaMons at 863-647-2259 (e-mail
alisonlamons@aol.com )
or Barbara Mesh at 863-676-7577 (e-mail queen.of.everything@juno.com

Another update

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:26:00 -0500

Getting ready for another update

Christmas Freebies

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:06:00 -0600

Freebie for Christmas!
Here is an Advent Calendar filled with activities for you to countdown to Christmas while you're waiting for the big day.
?Be sure to check the Advent Calendar every day for recipes, crafts, games and lots more fun things to do. Enjoy!
http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/advent125.htm

Miami Heat's Homeschool Night Out!

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:42:00 -0600

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Miami HEAT's "Homeschool Night Out!"

In case you may not have already heard, the Miami HEAT sent out an
announcement they have changed the date for their "Homeschool Night
Out!"

The new date will be Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 3:30PM.

It will still be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne
Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, and is open to all homeschoolers, virtual
school students and the general public.

The previously announced activities planned for homeschoolers will
still be held.

Also, the HEAT will be playing the Philadelphia 76ers on this new
date.

Please visit www.browardchristianhomeschoolers.org/calendar.html for
detailed information and to obtain the forms required to order
tickets and to participate in the Miami HEAT's essay contest.

Black Friday Sale at The Old Schoolhouse Store

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:49:00 -0600

The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is having an amazing sale on subscriptions
during their annual Black Friday Sale November 26 – 30. For those 5 days
only, they are actually lowering their new one-year U.S. subscription price
to $7.95! That's the price you would usually pay for just one issue at a
bookstore!

This is their lowest price ever on the magazine and they want all of you to
take advantage of this offer and share the info with your friends.

Please don't miss out. Your one-year subscription will pay for itself time
and time again as you receive practical tips and Biblical encouragement to
keep going strong in your commitment to homeschooling and to the Lord. Since
it's a quarterly magazine, they even have a monthly subscriber's only
E-Newsletter called Teacher's Toolbox that will give you seasonal teaching
ideas and a free E-Book download! It's like joining a unit study of the
month club! The free E-Books alone are valued at almost $250/year. It's
really perfect for people who are homeschooling on a shoestring or just
wanting to add in some little extras to your teaching.

Plus during the Black Friday Sale, they have all kind of bonus gifts when
you spend $50, $75, $100, or $150. Some are electronic downloads that you
can download immediately, while other are physical products mailed from
various vendors directly to your home.

Visit The Old Schoolhouse store at: www.TheOldSchoolhouseStore.com

Order Yours Today! And don’t miss out on this great price!!!

American Legion National Oratorical Contest

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:45:00 -0500

American Legion National Oratorical Contest

2008-2009 is the 72nd year of the American Legion National High School Oratorical
Competition. This competition is designed for all contestants to discover a deeper
understanding of the US Constitution.

The competition is a prepared oration on these 4 topics from the US Constitution:

Amendment 1
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the
people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment 3
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the
Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Amendment 4
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against
unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but
upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the
place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Art 3, Sec 3
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in
adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of
Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on
Confession in open Court. Clause 2: The Congress shall have Power to declare the
Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or
Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

The 6-8 minute oration is delivered without written notes before the
Legion's selected judges. The first level begins in December 2008 and then moves into
local and regional competitions. The national finals are in Indianapolis in the early
spring of 2009. State winners earn $1,000 scholarships. National winners receive $18,000.

To learn more go to
http://legion.org/programs/youthprograms/oratorical

Free Advent Workshop

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:17:00 -0500

Sign up online at www.ucumc.net

Tuesday, November 18, 7-9 pm

Presented by Nancy Scheid, children's minister at University Carillon United
Methodist Church
407-588-1702 (Children's Ministry Direct Line)

At this workshop you'll get
. Alternatives to the frantic whirlwind of holiday activities
. Tools to create warm memories and relaxed family times that focus on the
needs of your children
. Help for focusing your celebrations on Christ throughout the entire Advent
season.
. Ideas for putting Christ at the center of your family's celebrations
. Door prizes...great desserts.ideas, ideas, and more ideas!

Registration Form- online at www.ucumc.net
The workshop is FREE, but we would like to know that you are coming.
PLEASE fill out the form by Friday, November 14
(Sorry; no childcare is available)

PPEA Presents: The Organized Homeschooler

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:33:00 -0500

PPEA PRESENTS: THE ORGANIZED HOMESCHOOLER
WITH AUTHOR AND SPEAKER VICKI CARUANA
October 14, 2008 7-9 p.m.
Grace Brethren Church
6300 62nd AV. N,
Pinellas Park, FL 33781 US
"I've always been organized but since I started home schooling..."

"I have systems in place but they just aren't working"

"Our home school materials are organized but somehow the rest of the house is a disaster!"

If any of these sentiments sound familiar to you, you've got to attend our monthly support group meeting this month. Vicki will not only share from her book and life experience but you will be able to look around and see YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

We will be selling 3 book bundles of Vicki’s books at the outrageous price of $10! All proceeds go to the PPEA. She will be available to sign your books, chat, and even take a picture with you. To learn more about Vicki Caruana visit her blogs and to read a great review by Home Organize It below.

Book Review:

The Organized Home Schooleris well grounded in the Bible. The premise of Vicki's book is that organization is a
matter of the heart.She gives practical (love that!) guidelines for becoming a more organized home schooler.

READ MORE:
http://www.homeorganizeit.com/organizedhomeschooler.html

Apples and Chalkdust
http://vickicaruana.blogspot.com/

Brain Food
http://brainfoodsuccess.blogspot.com/

Standing Up For Your Child
http://standingupforyourchild.blogspot.com/

Our monthly support group meetings are FREE open to the public. Bring a friend! If you need childcare please visit our website to sign-up www.ppea-homeschool.com.

Click on monthly support group or calendar under the links open to the public and sign up. We look forward to helping you in your homechool journey.

*Reminder that Kim Coley our District 5 Representative will be sharing important information with families at this meeting regarding year end evaluations and our ongoing relationship with the Pinellas School Board.   We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
    Your PPEA Servant Team

Dance Alive coming to Gainesville

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:26:00 -0500

October 28, 2008 "Ladybug: Action Hero" 10:00 am

December 18, 2008 "Nutcracker" 10:00 am and 11:30 am

website: http://www.dancealive.org

email for information: dalive@bellsouth.net

Fall Promotion At The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:58:00 -0500

I just love the Old Schoolhouse Magazine. I can't wait for each issue to arrive. It is packed full of homeschooling information. The great thing is the information is for beginners all the way up to veteran homeschoolers (if there is such a thing).

Right now they are offer a huge Fall promotion. Hop on over and check it out - Fall Promotion

This super promotion is one of the best one's yet. Actual physical products not just downloads!

Check it out.

M.