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| Date: From: Subject: | 10/27/2009 4:17:37 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--District Seeks Power to Call Doctor |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many of your friends would pay your legal fees? As a member of HSLDA, you have 80,000 families standing with you to protect and advance homeschool freedoms in the United States and foreign countries. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1106 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey or Wisconsin, click on the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6116 ..................................................................... Topics for October 27, 2009: 1. District Seeks Power to Call Doctor for Homeschooler 2. KSFY TV's Teacher Certificate Error 3. Home School Foundation: 15 Years of Blessing Homeschoolers 4. Funding Needed to Protect Parental Rights 5. Application Deadline for Patrick Henry College 6. Second Annual "A Call to Pens" Contest 7. Last Chance for HSLDA Essay Contest Entries 8. "Court Report" Magazine: Parent to Parent Submissions Wanted 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Exploring Marine Biology 10. Coming up on HSLDA @home e-vents: ..................................................................... 1. Wisconsin: District Seeks Power to Call Doctor for Homeschooler Home School Legal Defense Association advised a member family to ignore a form sent by the local public school district that sought inappropriate information and authorization. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7125 ..................................................................... 2. South Dakota: KSFY TV's Teacher Certificate Error HSLDA was quick to respond when a television news broadcast wrongfully claimed that some states require parents who wish to homeschool to be certified teachers. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7126 ..................................................................... 3. Home School Foundation: 15 Years of Blessing Homeschoolers See how some families have helped other families homeschool through hard times. Watch the anniversary video now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7127 ..................................................................... 4. Funding Needed to Protect Parental Rights HSLDA has partnered with ParentalRights.org to provide a free t-shirt to anyone who joins with a donation of $25 or more (an annual membership to ParentalRights.org). HSLDA encourages members to support ParentalRights.org, which works to preserve the foundational freedoms of all homeschoolers and all Americans. Join now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7128 ..................................................................... 5. Application Deadline for Patrick Henry College Prospective students who submit a completed application for early admission and priority scholarships, along with all supporting documents, by November 1, are guaranteed the availability of all financial aid awards. Call us at 888-338-1776 or email admissions@phc.edu if your son or daughter has any questions. Start the application process today: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7129 ..................................................................... 6. Second Annual "A Call to Pens" Contest Writers are the unacknowledged legislators of mankind, and Patrick Henry College is once again inviting young writers to answer that call--more specifically, "A Call to Pens." The college's second annual short story competition for students ages 12-18 invites aspiring young writers to pen original works of fiction that thoughtfully reflect a Christian perspective. Several cash prizes will be awarded to top writers in each division. The entry deadline is December 30, 2009. For entry information or to learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7130 ..................................................................... 7. Last Chance for HSLDA Essay Contest Entries The deadline for submitting entries to HSLDA's 2009 student essay contest is November 1. For contest guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6987 ..................................................................... 8. "Court Report" Magazine: Parent to Parent Submissions Wanted Have you ever had an inspiring thought, an ingenious shortcut, or an "Aha! moment" that you wished you could share with other homeschoolers? Well, now you can! The "Home School Court Report's" Parent to Parent column provides opportunities for homeschooling parents to relay teaching tips, encouragement and advice. The January/February Parent to Parent column will discuss the art of writing the handwritten note. Whether they're "thank yous" or "I love yous," handwritten notes can be very meaningful. How do you encourage your kids to create them? Send us your submission by November 6, 2009. Submissions should be 150 words or less (submissions may be edited for space) and mailed to: HSLDA Attn: Parent to Parent P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Email: ComDept@hslda.org (include "Parent to Parent" in the subject line) ..................................................................... 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Exploring Marine Biology Even when you have limited resources and live far from the ocean, marine biology offers exciting opportunities for home education. On this week's program, marine biologist Sherri Seligson gives ideas for studying life under the sea--everything from algae science projects to evidence for a Creator. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7131 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 27: Aquatics International Pool Operator Discovers Fresh and Excellent Source of Lifeguard Staff http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7132 October 26: The Tribune, Humble, Texas Firefighters Prepare Homeschooled Children for Emergencies http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7133 October 25: Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Washington Science of Sharing: Park Ranger Volunteers to Teach Homeschooled Children http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7134 October 23: Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Michigan Homeschool Troupe Performs C.S. Lewis http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7135 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. Coming up on HSLDA @home e-vents: Does teaching science intimidate you? Are you prepared to guide your student through the creation-evolution debate? Did you know there are thousands of marine creatures whose existence and attributes contradict the theory of evolution? Join marine biologist and homeschooling mom, Sherri Seligson, on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 9:00 PM (ET) and discover a fascinating sea of possibilities just waiting to be explored! Don't be afraid to teach science any longer--come and learn how to guide your student boldly through the study of God's creation! Space is limited for these e-vents, so register today! For more information, or to register, go to http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7140 . 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