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| Date: From: Subject: | 5/15/2012 4:39:24 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Parental Rights Amendment Back in Congress |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> What's the shortest distance between two homeschoolers? HSLDA's elert service! When threats to homeschool freedoms arise, you want to be able to respond. We make it possible. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1101 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Alabama, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, or Washington, 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 May 15, 2012: 1. Parental Rights Amendment Back in Congress, Gathering Support 2. Papal Delegation Says Homeschoolers Must be Free 3. Former HSLDA Intern Helps Solve Truancy Case 4. Members Save $90-$140 off High School AP Courses 5. Register now for Teen Leadership Camps 6. 2012 High School Graduation Announcements Available 7. Register for Generation Joshua's iGovern Pacific Camp! 8. Contest Helps Train Young Poets 9. HSLDA High School Consultants Blog 10. Call for Contrario Sensu submissions 11. Bible Bee: 4 Days Left For Delivery June 1 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Graduation Advice from Mike Farris 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ TELL ME MORE Homeschool Edition ]-------------------------------- Award-winning homeschool foreign language learning software that uses state-of-the-art speech recognition, dozens of activities, and thousands of exercises to bring your student to fluency in a foreign language. From now through May 31, TELL ME MORE Homeschool Edition is 20% off when you use promo code 5HSLDA at the link below or by calling (888) 388-3535. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=481 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Parental Rights Amendment Back in Congress, Gathering Support To date 10 congressmen have signed on to cosponsor the PRA in the U.S. House. We're expecting many more! Call your lawmakers to support this vital measure to preserve your rights to protect and guide your children. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14722 ..................................................................... 2. Papal Delegation Says Homeschoolers Must be Free The delegation to the United Nations responded to the "disconcerting trend" to downplay parental rights in favor of the state. HSLDA welcomes Vatican involvement in this issue. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14697 ..................................................................... 3. Georgia: Former HSLDA Intern Helps Solve Truancy Case Home School Legal Defense Association worked with one of its former interns--now an attorney--to defend a member against wrongful truancy charges. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14698 ..................................................................... 4. Members Save $90-$140 off High School AP Courses As an HSLDA member, you always receive $50-$100 off each PHC Prep Academy online Advanced Placement course. Between now and June 1, 2012, you can take an additional $40 off the discounted HSLDA member price (that's $90-$140 total savings). Learn more about these advanced college prep courses. Get details now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14699 ..................................................................... 5. Register now for Teen Leadership Camps at PHC Summer 2012 Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College are already filling up, so be sure to register now and maximize summer with fun and challenging camps offered in everything from debate, strategic intelligence, leadership, politics, creative writing, and journalism--and much more! Students will apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. To learn more or to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14700 ..................................................................... 6. 2012 High School Graduation Announcements Available Celebrate your graduate's achievement with family and friends! HSLDA brings you four unique designs to choose from. Don't forget to say thanks with our class of 2012 thank-you cards! HSLDA members save 24%-43%. Order now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14701 ..................................................................... 7. Register for Generation Joshua's iGovern Pacific Camp! Send in your registration before June 1 to avoid paying an additional $55 expedited processing fee. Generation Joshua has been training students in the principles of civics and political action through their iGovern camps for over seven years. Don't miss this opportunity to bless your student with a week of practical training and spiritual enrichment. Learn more and register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14716 ..................................................................... 8. Contest Helps Train Young Poets Looking for ways to enhance your child's learning experience as he or she participates in this year's poetry contest? Check out the educational resources available at our store http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14714 and help your child sharpen her poetic skills as she competes! For contest details and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14702 ..................................................................... 9. HSLDA High School Consultants Blog Looking for resources for teaching poetry to your teens? Searching for free online writing resources? Ever hear about the President's Volunteer Service Awards? Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer, HSLDA high school consultants, gather information such as this and post weekly entries to their blog. Check out the blog archive and benefit from Becky and Diane's tips, reminders, and resource finds! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14703 ..................................................................... 10. Call for Contrario Sensu Submissions Do you enjoy telling stories about your children or homeschool? We are looking for humorous, warm anecdotes and true stories illustrating that homeschooling is the best educational alternative around. Submissions should be 150 words or less (submissions may be edited for space). All material printed in the Court Report will be credited, and the contributor will receive a $10 coupon good toward any HSLDA publication of his choice. Please be aware that we cannot return photographs. Mail submissions to: Attn: Stories, HSLDA P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us (include "Stories" in the subject line) at: ComDept@hslda.org ..................................................................... 11. Bible Bee: 4 Days Left For Delivery June 1 Family discipleship materials will arrive on time if you register this week! Details : http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14704 ..................................................................... 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Graduation Advice from Mike Farris Graduation is both a time to celebrate your accomplishments in completing school, and a time to look ahead to the new stage of life that is beginning. This week on "Home School Heartbeat," Mike Farris shares encouragement for graduating seniors and their parents, as well as his best advice for success and a life of true significance. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14705 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== May 14: Lake Norman News, Charlotte, North Carolina Families Form Groups to Help Homeschools Blossom http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14706 May 12: The Sun-Telegraph, Sidney, Nebraska Homeschooling Mom Feels Blessed http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14707 May 12: Mount Vernon News, Mount Vernon, Ohio Homeschool Graduates Set to Make a Difference http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14708 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming Live E-vents: Homeschooling in Texas--HSLDA Staff Attorney Darren Jones http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14709 Conquering the Great Outdoors, Family Style--HSLDA Senior Counsel Scott Woodruff http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14710 Featured On-Demand E-vents: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington--William A. Estrada http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14711 Family Missions at Home and Abroad--Bernie and Linda Beall http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14712 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14713 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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