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| Date: From: Subject: | 4/27/2010 4:36:31 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--School Demands English Proficiency Test |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> "I saved my entire membership fee with one discount" "When I called Liberty to find out what kind of discount we could get, they told us we would 10% off our car insurance and 5% off our homeowner's insurance. What we will save is more than double what it costs to join HSLDA. With one child getting his driver's license this year, the savings will be a real blessing!" More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1108 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Louisiana, New Hampshire or New York, 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 April 27, 2010: 1. School Demands English Language Proficiency Test 2. Patrick Henry College Teen Camp Registration Opens 3. Please Check Your Bible Bee Bubble 4. Generation Joshua Director to Speak at May Day Event 5. Poetry Contest Coming Soon 6. "Home School Heartbeat": Start Service Learning 7. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Free SAT/ACT Prep Software ]------------------------------------- eKnowledge, supported by NFL and MLB players, is donating $200 SAT & ACT PowerPrep(tm) programs to HSLDA members. There is a nominal charge of $13.84 for registration, licensure, processing and distribution. For further info: 951-256-4076, LoriCaputo@eknowledge.com http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=221 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Illinois: School Demands English Language Proficiency Test An adopted homeschooled student's former English teacher dropped her demands to monitor the young girl's progress after Home School Legal Defense Association contacted the teacher's supervisor. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8157 ..................................................................... 2. Patrick Henry College Teen Camp Registration Opens Hundreds of high schoolers attend Patrick Henry College teen camps every summer, and several new camps will expand the college's repertoire in exciting ways. This summer's round-up of camps include: strategic intelligence, mock trial, leadership and vocation, moot court, history, drama, Shakespeare, debate and art. Learn more at http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8130 To register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8131 ..................................................................... 3. Please Check Your Bible Bee Bubble If there is no Local Bible Bee within 30 miles of you, please consider volunteering to host one. The Shelby Kennedy Foundation wants as many children as possible to participate and be encouraged, recognized, and rewarded for delving into God's word, memorizing Scripture, and praying. The only limitation is the number of local hosts who will, with the help of a comprehensive "Host Tool Kit," organize and conduct local bees throughout the nation. It's not too late to become a host, but contestant enrollment opens May 1, so please don't wait! Get details and volunteer: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8158 ..................................................................... 4. Generation Joshua Director to Speak at May Day Event Will Estrada, director of Generation Joshua and HSLDA's Federal Relations Department, has been invited to lead prayer for homeschooling from 9-10 a.m. at the upcoming May Day National Prayer event. This day of prayer, repentance, and reflection will be held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from sunrise to 2 p.m. We encourage you and your family to join Will at this historic event. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8159 ..................................................................... 5. Poetry Contest Coming Soon HSLDA's student poetry contest will begin accepting entries May 1. Poems must be composed in one of three forms as specified by age groups. Winning entries will be posted online, and cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry forms: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8160 ..................................................................... 6. "Home School Heartbeat": Start Service Learning Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for your student, helping him to develop vocational skills, social maturity, and depth of character. But, as guest Billie Jo Youmans explains on this week's program, that's not all! With some thought and structure, your student's volunteer work can become service learning--yielding educational benefit and academic credit. Join Billie Jo and HSLDA President Mike Smith this week for practical guidelines on incorporating service learning in your homeschool program! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8161 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== April 26: UAB Magazine, Birmingham, Alabama UAB Graduation Spans Two Generations http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8162 April 25: FloridaToday.com Brevard Tennis Star Eyes State Title http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8163 April 23: The Herald-News, Joliet, Illinois Minooka: No Sports for Homeschooled Students http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8164 April 22: The News Leader, Staunton, Virginia Homeschooled Teen Loves Health, Science http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8165 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 7. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Hey, Dads! Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we have ideas to help you make Mom feel loved in some unique ways! The staff at HSLDA will share fresh ideas for crafts, outings, poems, and creative activities for your kids to prepare to show Mom just how special she is to them. Don't miss "Surprise! Mother's Day Ideas for Every Age!" on Thursday, May 6, @ 4:00 p.m. (ET) for a time of fun and inspiration that will help you plan a Mother's Day she'll never forget! This special e-vent is free for HSLDA member families and only $9.99 for non-member families. (Note: Be sure to include your children's ages when you register as we will tailor our presentation based on the ages of our registrants!) On Tuesday next week, we have a free, exclusive e-vent just for members! Join HSLDA attorney Scott Woodruff on Tuesday, May 4, @ 10:00 a.m. (ET) for "Understanding New Jersey Homeschool Law." Scott will clarify state-specific legal issues to help you feel competent and confident in your homeschool program. In this informative presentation, Scott will also take your particular questions regarding homeschooling in New Jersey in a Q&A session, so come prepared! Don't miss these exciting e-vents! Sign up now to reserve your "seat"! To register, go to http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8166 . If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at webinars@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Practical Homeschooling ====================================================================== Receive a 25% discount from this leading national magazine published by Bill & Mary Pride. Forward-looking articles, great columnists, detailed curriculum reviews, Day At Our House diaries, and contests. Annual Reader Awards for curriculum. 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