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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/8/2011 4:53:31 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--The Power of Activism |
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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 Colorado, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, or Wyoming, 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 March 8, 2011: 1. The Power of Activism 2. New Website for Support Group Leaders 3. Generation Joshua Early Registration Discount Ends Next Week 4. Only Three Weeks Left to be a "Champion" 5. Getting Started and Support Group Leadership Workshops 6. Online Academy Helps Prepare Your Teen for College 7. Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available 8. "Home School Heartbeat": Making Peace in Your Home 9. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Christ-Centered Online Classes and Summer Camps ]---------------- Summer Camps in NC - civil war, biology, latin, mock trial / pre-law, politics, Christian music jam, ballet, art, architecture, german, violin, handbells, etc. Online Classes - math, science, history, english, web design, MBA, radio, psychology, Bible pre-law / mock trial, latin, maritime military history, etc. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=336 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Utah: The Power of Activism Home School Legal Defense Association helped rally homeschoolers in Provo, Utah, to successfully oppose a proposed daytime curfew law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10534 ..................................................................... 2. New Website for Support Group Leaders HSLDA is excited to announce its revamped Group Services website. Now, state and local support group leaders can easily access information on HSLDA's Discount Group and Affiliate programs, as well as find encouragement and leadership support on a host of financial, legal, and insurance issues specific to homeschool organizations. The revised support group directory can now include any group, not just HSLDA discount groups! Vicki Bentley, HSLDA's director of Group Services, is available for consultation and will be adding new articles and features to the website on a regular basis. Be sure to pass this along to any support group leaders you know! Visit the Site: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10535 ..................................................................... 3. Generation Joshua: Early Registration Discount Ends Next Week The $50 early registration discount for Generation Joshua's iGovern East Summer Leadership Camp expires March 15. If you have been thinking about registering your child for iGovern, don't wait another day. You can claim this great discount on top of your HSLDA membership discount and hold your child's place at camp for only a 10% deposit. For more details: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10536 ..................................................................... 4. Bible Bee: Only Three Weeks Left to be a "Champion" Sign up to use your church facilities as a location for the National Bible Bee's wonderful Family Summer Discipleship Program! You'll receive everything you need to host three monthly gatherings and the August 27 local Bible Bee. Learn more and register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10537 ..................................................................... 5. Indiana: Getting Started and Support Group Leadership Workshops On April 9, the IFHS will host two separate workshops, to be led by HSLDA's Vicki Bentley. "Homeschooling 101: Getting Started" will be from 9:15 a.m.-12 noon, and the "Support Group Leadership Workshop" will be from 1:30-4:15 p.m. Each workshop is $10 per person with online registration, or $15 at the door. Learn more and register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10538 ..................................................................... 6. Online Academy Helps Prepare Your Teen for College Are you looking for Advanced Placement courses that can help your high schooler earn college credit? Patrick Henry College Preparatory Academy is a distance learning program for homeschooled high schoolers that offers excellent academic instruction with a fully integrated Christian worldview. Visit their website to find out more and sign up for the AP college preparatory English Literature and Composition course. Sign up now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10539 ..................................................................... 7. Home School Foundation: Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available Know a student going to Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, as a freshman next fall? If they're from an HSLDA member family they may qualify for up to $2,000 in scholarships from the Home School Foundation. Applications are being received now through May 1. Check out the info and requirements: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10223 ..................................................................... 8. "Home School Heartbeat": Making Peace in Your Home Isn't it enough to just say "I'm sorry?" Sometimes, the answer is no. On this week's edition of "Home School Heartbeat," Mike Smith talks with Ken Sande about the roots of conflict and the best ways to resolve relational issues effectively. Learn how to instill peacemaking skills that will last your children a lifetime! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10540 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== March 7: Baynet.com Calvert Marine Museum to Host Homeschool Day http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10541 March 7: Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana Homeschool, Voucher Bills Would Affect High School Athletics http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10542 March 6: Daily Monitor, Kampala, Uganda They Decided to Homeschool Their Children and are Happy with the Results http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10543 March 6: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee Parents, Kids Attend Christian-Focused MidSouth Homeschool Convention http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10544 March 5: The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia Homeschooling Becoming More Popular http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10545 March 3: KDVR-TV Fox 31, Denver, Colorado Homeschool Tax Credits Bill Still Alive http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10546 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 9. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Journal Your Life: A Writing Approach Your Children Will Love!--Jill Novak http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10547 Home Instruction in Delaware--Dee Black http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10548 A Prodigal Speaks--Carol Barnier http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10549 @home e-vents are now accepting all four major credit cards--Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express! If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10550 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Choice Hotels International ====================================================================== A discount of 20%, good at over 4000 Comfort, Quality, Sleep, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway and Mainstay Suites, Hotels and Inns around the world. 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