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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/20/2012 4:33:16 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Thankful for Homeschool Blessings |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> You can get a little latte or a lotta legal. With our new payment options, you can join HSLDA for as little as $10/month, less than the price of a cup of coffee a week. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1109 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Oklahoma, 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 November 20, 2012: 1. How Homeschooling Blesses Parents 2. Consultation with HSLDA Prevents Court Hearing 3. Johansson Family Back in Court 4. Capitol Day Event Puts Face on Homeschool Movement 5. Homeschool Freedom Ignored by Parliament 6. Family-Friendly Psychologists Needed 7. PHC Offers Samuel Adams Scholarship for Journalism 8. A Call to Pens Writing Contest 9. Live Holiday Lessons and Carols Webcast at PHC 10. New Products from the HSLDA Store! 11. How is Your Student Preparing for College? 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Thanksgiving Proclamations from the Revolutionary War ---[ Support homeschooling when you shop online ]--------------------- Use our special Clicks for Homeschooling links to get to your favorite online retailers and they give a portion of your online purchase amount for the work of the Home School Foundation. No extra cost to you! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=556 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Thanksgiving Message: How Homeschooling Blesses Parents This year, give thanks for the many ways that homeschooling benefits not only your children, but you, the parent. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16272 ..................................................................... 2. On the Case: Consultation with HSLDA Prevents Court Hearing When a lifetime member family was threatened with a social services investigation and court hearing, Home School Legal Defense Association put an entire team of attorneys into action. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16273 ..................................................................... 3. Sweden: Johansson Family Back in Court A government committee is appealing a court decision that upheld the parental rights of the Johanssons, whose son has been in state custody since 2009. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16274 ..................................................................... 4. Ohio: Capitol Day Event Puts Face on Homeschool Movement Government leaders greeted hundreds of homeschoolers who gathered at the Capitol in Columbus for a day of civic education and encouragement. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16275 ..................................................................... 5. Kenya: Homeschool Freedom Ignored by Parliament HSDLA encourages members and friends to contact the Kenya parliament and urge lawmakers to protect the right of parents to homeschool. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16276 ..................................................................... 6. Family-Friendly Psychologists Needed To better serve our members, HSLDA hopes to compile a list of family-friendly psychologists and psychiatrists. Can you help? Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16277 ..................................................................... 7. PHC Offers Samuel Adams Scholarship for Journalism Patrick Henry College is offering aspiring Christian journalism students valuable scholarships--between $7,000 and $10,000, granted annually for four years. Well-qualified applicants who can demonstrate interest and talent in journalism through reporting or editing experience qualify for this award. The application deadline for the Samuel Adams Scholarship is January 1, 2013. Learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16278 ..................................................................... 8. A Call to Pens Writing Contest This autumn marks the fifth year of Patrick Henry College's annual A Call to Pens contest, a national short story competition open to students ages 12 through 18. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four contestants in each division, and the entry deadline is January 7, 2013. More about prizes, rules and guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16279 ..................................................................... 9. Live Holiday Lessons and Carols Webcast at PHC A beautiful tradition at Patrick Henry College for the past six years returns Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at 7 p.m. Kick off the holiday season with the traditional Lessons & Carols service of carols and readings presented by the PHC Chorale, which tells the story of the coming of the Savior. It will be webcast live. Learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16280 ..................................................................... 10. New Products from the HSLDA Store! "Doing the Right Thing" is six-part, two-DVD exploration of ethics from the Chuck Colson Center. "We've lost the ability to determine right and wrong," says HSLDA Chairman Michael Farris. "This provocative series shows where we are headed and how we can correct our course." "Our Constitution Rocks" reminds kids of why the Constitution still matters. Discover America's Constitution with 14-year-old author Juliette Turner, and learn how those guys in wigs came up with some of our nation's best ideas ever. Explore what else is new! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16281 ..................................................................... 11. How is Your Student Preparing for College? Enroll today in one of PHC Prep Academy's AP courses, and prepare your student for the AP exam in May. High AP scores count for credit or advanced placement at most colleges. Impress college admissions counselors with your student's high level of achievement. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16284 ..................................................................... 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Thanksgiving Proclamations from the Revolutionary War The Thanksgiving story doesn't end with the Pilgrims. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress issued Thanksgiving proclamations to thank God for His blessings. Each of these blessings has a story behind it--and some of them may surprise you! On this week's program, host Mike Farris recounts these little-known stories from American history. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16282 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== November 15: Sun-Times, Chicago, Illinois Homeschooling Sees Growth in Oak Park Area http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16283 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Homeschool Enrichment Inc ====================================================================== Homeschooling isn't just another academic alternative--it's a way of life! 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