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| Date: From: Subject: | 7/15/2008 4:22:21 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Grandparents' Visitation Rights Denied |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Who's knocking on your door? When a social service worker arrives at your door, tension can run high. Wouldn't it be nice to get your lawyer on the phone, providing you with immediate step-by-step guidance? More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1099 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for July 15, 2008: 1. Court Rebuffs Grandparents' Request for Visitation Rights 2. Board to Publish Correction Following Census Error 3. Happy Graduation Despite Social Worker Threat 4. 2008 Poetry Contest Winners Announced 5. Photo Contest Deadline Approaching 6. Your Child's Art Could Make a Winning Memory 7. New Subway Contest Open to Homeschoolers 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Wish Your Children Loved to Read? ---[ Victorious Daughters Collection from Vision Forum ]-------------- This compilation of books, messages, and documentaries tackles real issues facing young women today, offering encouragement, exhortation, and hope to Christian daughters. Click the link below to save 40%! Sale ends July 18th. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=110 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Maine: Court Rebuffs Grandparents' Request for Visitation Rights Home School Legal Defense Association successfully defended a member family's right to raise their children free from unwanted visitation by the children's grandparents. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5304 ..................................................................... 2. Virginia: Board to Publish Correction Following Census Error When a member family told HSLDA that a letter from local public school officials said they "must" participate in the triennial census, we intervened. The school board chairman acknowledged the letter was in error and said a correction would be published. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5305 ..................................................................... 3. Michigan: Happy Graduation Despite Social Worker Threat HSLDA recently received a graduation announcement from a family we assisted several years ago. The message was a reminder of how we protect homeschoolers from the potentially destructive intervention of the powerful social services system. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5306 ..................................................................... 4. 2008 Poetry Contest Winners Announced The results of the 2008 Poetry Contest are in! This year we added a third category and asked students to respond to a new challenge--writing a poem based on one of three famous American paintings. The judges were delighted with the entries they received--more than 250 poems were submitted in all three categories. The creativity and discipline shown by students was truly inspiring. To view winning entries: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5307 ..................................................................... 5. Photo Contest Deadline Approaching Students participating in the 2008 HSLDA Photo Contest must have their entries postmarked no later than August 1. For contest guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5308 ..................................................................... 6. Your Child's Art Could Make a Winning Memory As part of HSLDA's 25th Anniversary celebration, we're asking students to depict their favorite place to homeschool. These depictions can be in the form of a drawing, photo, or 75-second video. Submit entries by email to celebrate25@hslda.org no later than September 30. HSLDA will award a gift certificate to three students (one per age group as designated on our 25th Anniversary contest webpage). For contest details: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5309 ..................................................................... 7. New Subway Contest Open to Homeschoolers National sandwich restaurant chain Subway is sponsoring a new online story contest aimed at all students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Prizes include athletic equipment, scholastic gift basket and gift cards. For contest details and to enter: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5314 ..................................................................... 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Wish Your Children Loved to Read? Every homeschooling parent knows that reading is important. What you may not know is how to cultivate a love of reading and incorporate reading into your everyday routine. Author Richard Grant shares how to pick books for yourself and your children, how to set aside a daily reading time, and why telling bedtime stories can produce lasting rewards. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5310 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== July 15: The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Florida Homeschooled Homebuilders Win Aid http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5315 July 14: WorldNetDaily.com Subway Makes Good on its Apology to Homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5311 July 12: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California Judge Dismisses Homeschooling Credentials Case http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5312 July 10: Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana Indy Kings Keep Homeschoolers on Playing Field http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5313 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Liberty Mutual ====================================================================== Receive up to 10% on auto and home insurance. 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