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| Date: From: Subject: | 12/21/2010 11:29:30 AM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Merry Christmas ! |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Is customer service an art or a science? For us, good customer service is both an art and a science -it should appeal to our members and be effective. Consider what our members say about us: We're thankful for the support HSLDA membership provides us. We'd never homeschool without them. We highly recommend HSLDA to all homeschoolers. - North Tonawanda, NY I cannot imagine our homeschool journey without HSLDA's strong leadership, protection, and guidance. God bless HSLDA! - Alta Loma, California More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1940 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Massachusetts or Michigan, 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 December 21, 2010: 1. Merry Christmas! 2. Charlottesville Seeks Social Security Numbers 3. Good News for Homeschoolers 4. Art Contest Coming in January 5. Need Help with Homeschooling High School? 6. Constitutional Law Online Deadline Approaching 7. Patrick Henry College: A "Call to Pens" Short Story Contest 8. "Home School Heartbeat": The Spiritual Power of Mothers 9. Home School Foundation: IRS Donation Deadline for Year-End Giving 10. Announcing the 2nd Annual HSLDA Art Auction! 11. Homeschooling Thru High School: Never Too Old for a Christmas Story ..................................................................... 1. Merry Christmas! Thanks to all our members and friends for their support of homeschooling in 2010. May God bless you and your families this Christmas and grant you a prosperous New Year. (And look for the next Weekly Update on January 4.) ..................................................................... 2. Virginia: Charlottesville Seeks Social Security Numbers HSLDA helped a member family when a public school official requested their children's Social Security numbers--information which is protected by federal law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9888 ..................................................................... 3. Russia: Good News for Homeschoolers Homeschoolers in Russia succeeded in their fight to protect the right of families to direct the education of their children. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9873 ..................................................................... 4. Art Contest Coming in January Pick up your pens and paintbrushes for a good cause--and maybe even earn some cold cash by entering HSLDA's 2011 Student Art Contest. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. And profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Entries accepted Jan. 1-Feb. 1. Contest guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9874 ..................................................................... 5. Need Help with Homeschooling High School? If you are currently teaching high school or thinking about it in the future, join Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer, HSLDA's High School Coordinators, for a daylong teacher training session. Becky and Diane have designed two programs that cover: "High School at Home--The Basics" and "High School at Home--The Next Step." You may choose from four different dates. Register now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9875 ..................................................................... 6. Constitutional Law Online Deadline Approaching Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 3, 2011. If you've always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you're looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris' textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the "classroom" lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9876 ..................................................................... 7. Patrick Henry College: A "Call to Pens" Short Story Contest Take up your pens and prepare to write! Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce its third annual short story competition, A Call to Pens. Students ages 12-18 are invited to participate. Deadline is Dec. 31. Contest announcement: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9877 Contest guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9878 ..................................................................... 8. "Home School Heartbeat": The Spiritual Power of Mothers God gave mothers a special calling to love their children and teach them to love God, and He empowers them to fulfill this calling. This week, Michael Farris bolsters moms' courage and faith with biblical examples of motherhood. Through the stories of women like Hannah, Eunice, and Rahab, Farris encourages moms to use their God-given strengths to influence their own children--and future generations. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9879 ..................................................................... 9. Home School Foundation: IRS Donation Deadline for Year-End Giving Please note that in order for donations to the Home School Foundation to be counted for 2010, they must meet the following criteria: All credit card donations must be received in the office by HSF: By mail: December 29th at noon By Phone or Online: December 31st by 5pm All checks donations must be: Dated on or before December 31, 2010 And postmarked on or before December 31, 2010 Thank you for your generosity towards your fellow homeschoolers in need! Donate at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9893 ..................................................................... 10. Announcing the 2nd Annual HSLDA Art Auction! Last year's HSLDA art contest finalists were given the option to donate their artwork to an auction to benefit the Home School Foundation. Several students have graciously donated their work, and we're excited to be able to offer their pieces to you! Contributions to the Home School Foundation for the artwork are tax deductible and will go to support the special needs fund. View the available pieces of artwork and begin bidding at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9894 ..................................................................... 11. Homeschooling Thru High School: Never Too Old for a Christmas Story You may think that your teens are too old for family read aloud times--but not so! The Christmas holidays are a wonderful time to gather your teens together and share heartwarming stories along with some cookies and hot chocolate. Here are a few books that you may want to consider: The Best of Christmas in My Heart: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9896 Christmas in My Heart, A Second Treasury: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9897 FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Home School Digest ====================================================================== Receive over 40% off this nationally recognized homeschool quarterly that promotes godly character, family discipleship, and developing a biblical worldview. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2098 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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