Titus 2 Homeschoolers
Autumn: September, October, November 2009
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Michael and Juli Stewart: mandjstewart@cox.net
Updated:
11-2-09
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This web page is a newsletter archive to keep us
informed about homeschooling events, ideas, information,
and fellowships. |
Hi, we would like to encourage you to "love
your husbands, love your children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home,
kind, being subject to your own husbands, so that the word of God will not be
dishonored." Titus 2:4-5 NASB |
The Titus 2 Homeschoolers Newsletter is
just our "ministry" for Homeschoolers. Please feel free
to share it with anyone whom you feel it would benefit. To sign up,
please e-mail us.
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Information on the Titus 2 FPEA Support Group, please see the
"FPEA Support Group" section of this newsletter.
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Do you know Jesus?
http://christiananswers.net/gospel/home.html
Prayer & Praise
A place to post our prayers and praises to our Lord, Jesus Christ |
Meetings
See all the meetings for moms, Bible studies, 4-H, and more |
Events
Here are a lot of homeschooling events and just plain fun happenings |
Fellowship Times
Park day to field trips to anything that gets us together |
Opportunities
Look here to find classes, jobs, contests, clubs, programs, camps, lessons, and 4-H |
Ideas
Web sites to fun crafts and recipes to holiday fun |
Ministry Service
Meeting others needs |
Legislative/Political
Things happening in the local homeschooling arena or at the state and national level |
Information
Just F.Y.l. stuff like newsletters, articles,
FCAT, vaccines and Christian movie reviews |
H.S. Families Business Section
If you need a service, look here first! |
Calendar
See what is happening in 2009 & 2010! |
New to Homeschooling in Florida?
Some helpful resources for |
FPEA Support Group + Other FPEA Information
Titus 2 Homeschool Support Group enrollment information and other great
resources at FPEA. Plus HSLD & HEF |
Notes from the former monthly meetings of the Moms Coffee and
Talk at Borders group |
Classifieds Businesses
Nice businesses that are not homeschooling families. Also, tutoring services |
High School & College
Check here for helpful ideas and information |
Evaluators and Evaluations
Evaluators in the area and info on evaluations.
Also area testing: CAT & IOWA BASIC |
Other support Group Information Information on other groups in the area |
City
Abbreviations!!!
Gainesville
(GNV)
Hawthorne (HAW)
Jacksonville (JAX)
Lake City (LC)
Live Oak (LO)
Newberry (NEW)
Ocala (OCL)
Orlando (OR)
St. Augustine (ST. AUG)
PRAYER & PRAISE
URGENT CALL TO PRAYER
Hello Friends,
Would you please pray for the National Bible Bee, which will be held during
the first week of November in
Your prayers are truly needed for this FIRST-EVER event!!!
In Jesus' Love,
~ Peters Family
Dear Bible Bee Contestant Families, Volunteers, and Friends,
As most of you know, we are less than two weeks away from the 2009
National Bible Bee Contest in
We have a number of volunteer roles to fill (judges, proctors, runners, prayer
warriors, etc.) and we need to have all of our volunteers signed up by October
30th (but preferably this week), so we appreciate your fervent prayers on our
behalf.
Please pray that God will open up the floodgates and bring in all the volunteers
that are needed to carry out this inaugural event. It is our desire
to equip children and youth to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ as they learn,
speak, and live out God’s Word. Help us turn this nation back to God by
joining us in intercessory prayer as we prepare to boldly proclaim God’s Word
in our nation’s Capitol!
If you, or any of your family or friends, are able to volunteer, please click
one of the following links:
For Volunteer Information http://www.biblebee.org/nationals2009/volunteers.php
To Sign up as a Volunteer / Prayer Warrior http://www.biblebee.org/nationals2009/vvolunteernow.php
If you have any questions, please email us at info@biblebee.org
.
Please feel free to pass the word on and forward this to others. Thank you very
much for your faithfulness, prayers, and support!
Proclaiming God’s Word and Exalting our Savior!
--Bible Bee Headquarters
10-25-09
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Prayer:
In Memoriam: Chris Klicka
4-2-1961 – 10-12-2009
A longtime champion of
homeschooling rights around the globe, Home School Legal Defense Association
Senior Counsel and Director of State and International Relations Christopher J.
Klicka was called home by his Lord on October 12, 2009, at age 48, following a
15-year battle with multiple sclerosis. An attorney, spokesman, lobbyist, and
homeschooling husband and father, Chris is survived by his wife, Tracy, their
seven children (ages 11–21), and his parents, Ardath and George Klicka.
“Chris was both a people
person and a goal person. He cared deeply about people, but was also driven to
always do more!” says HSLDA President J. Michael Smith. “He was the most
determined person I ever met in my life. Even with all the things he
accomplished every day at HSLDA, he continually wanted to tackle new challenges
and serve homeschoolers in more and better ways. He was so focused on the
homeschooling world, but he was also very much focused on his family and
dedicated to raising his children.”
An integral part of Home
School Legal Defense Association’s staff for 24 years, Chris was HSLDA’s first
full-time employee, first executive director, and first full-time attorney. He
believed passionately that homeschooling was the best educational method for
children and demonstrated that passion in every area of his life.
Chris and Tracy
homeschooled all seven of their children. He traveled across the
Even deeper than his
passion for homeschooling was his deep love for his Lord. We may never know how
many people Chris inspired to homeschool or continue homeschooling, or how many
people he inspired to draw near to his Lord.
“Chris’s accomplishments
as a lawyer for homeschooling are clear and of value that cannot be overstated.
He was one of the most important pioneers of our movement,” says HSLDA Chairman
Mike Farris. “He believed that this truly is God’s way to teach children to
love God. He believed it deeply. His conviction was infectious. He was a man of
single-hearted devotion that I have never, ever seen equaled. The passion that
Chris felt for the mission to which God called him never, ever, ever, ever
dimmed, even slightly.”
HSLDA deeply appreciates
and honors Chris’s life and his dedicated contribution to our organization and
to homeschooling. Our staff will miss him more than we can express, and we are praying
with and for his family. The homeschooling movement has lost one of its
greatest advocates and friends, but Chris leaves an incredible legacy of
freedom and awareness of homeschooling to the thousands of homeschooled
students whose parents have made The Right Choice.
”I have fought the good
fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store
for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will
award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for
his appearing.“ II Timothy 4:7-8
”Be faithful, even to
the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.“ Revelation 2:10
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?idp74
10-13-09
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"And
David said ... Is there not a cause?" (1 Samuel 17:29). If you're
like me you have probably struggled with apparently insurmountable
obstacles. David challenges us so many years later with his words and his
example to look beyond the obstacle to the Almighty God.
Praises:
1. We praise God for providing a substantial increase in special giving
and two honorariums toward Steve and Maxine's personal support in
September. These were welcome blessings and have brought our support
account current.
2. We praise the Lord for an answer to a previous prayer request on
whether to pay for the opportunity to teach Good News Clubs in certain public
schools. Our oversight committee decided that we would not pay for access
to provide a free service. We will instead switch our focus to venues
where we are more welcome at this time.
3. We praise the Lord that Good News Clubs are beginning this week.
4. We praise the Lord for providing some volunteers to serve with us at
the 1890's Day in McIntosh on October 24th.
Prayers:
1. Will you continue to pray with us for wisdom to know who to call and
how hard to push as we seek to increase the number of Good News Clubs?
2. Will you pray with us that God will provide additional, dedicated team
members willing to be trained and to go with us to teach the children? (The
harvest fields surround us. They include the Good News Clubs and the
1890's Day.)
3. Will you pray with us for a fresh anointing and a passion like David's
to face the giants?
4. Will you pray for increases in support for Steve and Cheri Westbrooks
and the costs of ministry overhead?
We appreciate your faithful prayers! You are a blessing to us and the
children! May God continue to bless you!
In service to the King for
the children,
Steve & Maxine Carlson along with the other staff (Evelyn Severino and
Steve Westbrooks) and the many volunteers of Child Evangelism Fellowship of
North Central Florida and Camp Good News
cefofncflorida@bellsouth.net
Camp Good News campgoodnews@bellsouth.net
or 352-481-3550
10-11-09
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Prayer:
HSLDA's Chris Klicka Update
Chris has a
www.caringbridge.org/visit/chrisklicka
10-2-09
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Praise:
What a wonderful 80th birthday party! Such an outpouring of love and appreciation from so many people!
The cards from the children
- they will fill a memory box - and the cards from adults too!
So much work went into the
planning and decorating - and trying to keep a secret! The children sang
beautifully! The little books made with Reading Roundup pictures are
special!
So many things I can't name
all of them - thank you so much!
See you soon in the
Library!
Love,
9-21-09
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Prayer:
I received a note from dear Angie. She lost her brother over the Labor
Day week end to an accidental gun shot to the chest. While she said she
knows that her brother and late husband, Ron, are "whooping it up in
heaven" ... it is hard for those left here on earth. Her brother
leaves behind a wife and 9 year old daughter. ~Juli
~Angie P.
9-20-09
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Prayer:
~Chandra M.
9-20-09
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Prayer and Praise:
An update on a friend from our church. ~Mike and Juli
I love you all. You are so incredible. I am so humbled to be part of this
body of believers and to be married to this man who has shown such incredible
love for me. I have learned more about God and sacrificial love through this
than can be imagined. I think my brain is slowly taking back its rightful
place!!! Please pray that the dizzinesss and confusion will continue to diminish.
9-20-09
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MEETINGS
Homeschool Classes Offered for ages K4 thru 6th
Grade!!
Classical Conversations has formed in
In the Foundations Class ages K4 thru 6th grade meet one morning per week in
small groups of about 8 students (parents are also present).
Using the CLASSICAL MODEL
(from a Christian worldview) of education, each week we’ll learn:
· Memory work in subjects of
Bible, math, science, geography, history, timeline, Latin, and English grammar.
· Science Experiments
· Fine Arts (12 weeks of art
and 12 weeks of music)
· Presentation Skills (students
do presentation each week)
· Play review games
Classes meet once per week for 12 weeks in the fall and 12 weeks in the
spring. The kids and the parents love the learning and the fellowship!!
For more information visit www.classicalconversations.com
The mission of Classical
Conversations is to educate our children “to know God and to make Him known.”
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Heartstrings and Bright Lights (LC)
Stephanie Johns 386-755-5520 or tsjohns@comcast.net
Heartstrings is a meeting to encourage homeschool moms.
We meet the last Tuesday
(Except Nov. & Dec.) of each month from 7:00-9:00 at the home of Sherry Miller
in
For directions, call 386 755-5520 or email tsjohns@comcast.net
We will be sharing testimonies this year of what God is doing in our families.
This group shares a common thread that we all desire to be the wife and mom God
wants us to be.
We realize that it is God who is working in us and He alone can transform us
and in so doing will also tranform our homes and families into what He desires
them to be.
We gain much by coming together and encouraging one another as we walk along
this path together.
Bring a friend and a snack to share.
Bright Lights meets at the same time and is for girls ages 10 and up. Please
bring your Bible and book. We will place a book order after the first
meeting. We will have two classes this year.
Bright Lights is a discipleship program by Sarah Malley.
The purpose is...
1.To encourage the pursuit of
godliness
2.To provide positive peer influence
and accountability
3.To have a group which can be a
team to minister to others
What is a “bright
light”? It is a girl who knows how to respond just right to people and
circumstances. It is a girl who has Biblical convictions and commitments, and
is able to go through her teenage years strong for the Lord without stumbling
as many do. It is a girl who touches the lives of others by her servant’s
spirit and the message of eternal life through Jesus Christ. God wants bright
lights! There is a great need for more of them in this generation of darkness.
-Sarah Mally
8-23-09
More info: Heartstrings Meeting Change of Date (LC)
Stephanie Johns tsjohns@comcast.net
Hello
Homeschool Moms,
We had a great meeting last month. Thank you for coming and sharing with
us. It was fun to talk about the "best and worst" aspects of
homeschooling. It was good to laugh together and encourage one another
along.
Our next two meetings will be moved to the third Tuesday of the
month. So we will meet on Tuesday, October
20th and Tuesday, November 17th.
Please pass this date change on to anyone who may want to come. All are
welcome. We will be meeting at Sherry Miller's home. Bright Lights-the
discipleship program for girls ages 10 and up will meet during
Heartstrings as usual on the dates above.
In January, we will resume meeting on the last Tuesday of the month. I
hope you are having a great week and hope to see you next week!
Blessings,
Stephanie
(Please email if you need directions)
10-18-09
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Melancholy Babies!
7:00 – 9:00pm
Meet 4th
Thursday’s of the month. Next meeting:
January 2010
For women who have a
melancholy temperament as described by Dr. Tim LaHaye in The Spirit-Controlled
Temperament and by Florence Littauer in Your Personality Tree. Both of
these books are recommended reading for this class.
Facilitated by Mardy
Freeman: mardy@thefreemans.org
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Mom’s Meetings = Encouragement (GNV) NEXT MEETING: November 12
Mardy Freeman mardy@thefreemans.org
The heart of Mom's Meetings is definitely encouragement, but there is also
instruction, fellowship, food and fun. Women from many different churches and
backgrounds come to these monthly meetings, and many describe them as a warm
and safe haven of encouragement. We talk about many topics that women face such
as finding time for prayer, strengthening marriage, becoming a better parent by
understanding ourselves and our children better, handling adversity, difficult
relationships, and learning ways to develop Christian character in our lives so
we can be a better example to those around us.
For more info: www.thefreemans.org/gpage7.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46530138809
Mom's Meetings take place on the 2nd THURSDAY
evening of each month during the school year at
The main meeting start at
7:00, but you'll want to check out Other Classes and Opportunities on
Mom's meeting nights. (see below)
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Classes and More at the Mom's Meetings! (GNV) NEXT MEETING:
November 12
Mardy Freeman mardy@thefreemans.org
These classes are offered on Mom's Meeting Nights - the 2nd Thursday of each month through
the school year.
www.thefreemans.org/subpage4.html
Title: Parent Educator Learning
Styles Awareness Workshop (GNV)
Kemberly L. Moody
Educational
Target Audience: Parents of children who are homeschooled in
Time: Thursday, November 12, 2009
6-7pm
Description: An overview of how to informally identify, address the specific
learning needs of children and a discussion of evidence-based resources
available for support. This is a one
time only class this fall.
MDTP will provide: (Folder
or Packet) Handouts or resources, support, and evidence-based strategies
NOTE: This workshop is in place of the
Newbies Meeting on this date.
6:00-7:00 Homeschooling through High School
A casual Q&A with
homeschooling veterans who have homeschooled through high school. Facilitated
by Tammy Alvarez. Contact Tammy for more info: tjalvarez@juno.com
** High School Meeting on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147986301688
6:00-7:00 Fellowship & Snacks
For those not signed up for classes,
there are refreshments in the general meeting room before the meeting.
6:00 – 7:00 (and can be
continued after the meeting…) NEW!
Monthly Used Curriculum
That’s right! Creekside has given a thumbs-up for you to sell used
curriculum each month. We’re limiting the sale to 6 sellers per month,
and each seller can have half of a 4x8 table. Sellers will need to set up
a table upon arrival (someone will be in the general meeting room to show you
where they’re kept). You can remain at your table from 6 to 7, or post a
child or a friend at your table while you attend a class, or just leave your
books with prices marked and a basket for folks to pay – whatever works best
for you. You may continue to sell after the meeting (from about 8:30-ish)
until folks leave (by 10:00). You’ll just need to put your table away at
the end of the night, and take any unsold books with you. Reservations
are required and will be taken on a first-reserve basis. Folks who don’t
make the first 6 on one month will go to the top of the list for the next
month. It’s free. Email me for reservations: mardy@thefreemans.org
6:00-8:30 Free Book Table
If you have curriculum you
wish to give away FREE, there is a table set up for that!
7:00-8:30 Nursery
This "Nursery of Last
Resorts!" is by email reservation only 24 hours in advance. Hosted by
Nancy and Sarah Gillespie. Contact Sarah for more info or to make a
reservation: sarahjpa@gmail.com
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Mom’s Meeting: The December Dessert Meeting w/Speaker!!
(GNV)
Mardy Freeman mardy@thefreemans.org
December 10th
More to come later!!
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City
Abbreviations!!!
Gainesville
(GNV)
Hawthorne (HAW)
Jacksonville (JAX)
Lake City (LC)
Live Oak (LO)
Newberry (NEW)
Ocala (OCL)
Orlando (OR)
St. Augustine (ST. AUG)
EVENTS
Pam Tebow will be speaking at First Baptist Church
Crystal River
Thursday, October 15th at 7pm. The tickets are $12.00,
there will be a dessert reception following the event in the fellowship center
at the church. The tickets must be purchased prior the event for details call
352-795-3367. A sellout is anticipated so do not wait to purchase your tickets.
Pam, the mother of Tim Tebow and four other children has homeschooled for
24 years. All five children were homeschooled and received college
scholarships. Three have graduated from college and the two youngest attend the
The Tebow's lived for a number of years as missionaries in the
Pam is passionate about encouraging women to trust the Lord with all their
hearts, for all their lives.
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The Disney "Christmas Carol" Train (JAX)
The Disney "Christmas
Carol" train will be at the Jacksonville Amtrack Station on Tuesday, October 20th from 9 - 7 it is a free tour of
the train and sneak previews of the new movie coming out on November 6th.
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/christmascaroltraintour/
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Salute to Homeschool,
Sponsored by
Saturday, October 24
Homeschool students from around the country are invited to participate in this
annual event filled with adventure and activities designed to inspire the next
generation of space explorers. Students will get into teams and perform an
engineering activity.
Participants will have full
access to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows and exhibits; take a tour
of the center; enjoy a
3-D IMAX space film; tour
the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame; attend a private, interactive briefing about
NASA's latest mission; and meet an astronaut with a special message.
The cost is $31.50 plus 6% sales tax. For more information, visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com or
call Tara Reaves at 321-449-4832.
Directions:
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Fall 2009 Book Sale (GNV)
THE BOOKHOUSE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
ALACHUA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
http://folacld.org/bksl.html
Book Sale Schedule
Saturday, Oct 24: 9am - 6pm
Sunday, Oct 25: 1pm-6pm
Monday, Oct 26: Noon -8pm
Tuesday, Oct 27: Noon-8pm
1/2 price day
Wednesday, Oct 28: Noon-6pm 10
cent day
The Friends of the Library
(serving the Alachua County Library District in
is located at
430-B
352-375-1676
folacld@bellsouth.net
•Our large building houses a
great many books and welcomes volunteers of all ages!
•We accept donations year-round and have many volunteers who sort, price, and
arrange these books for our semi-annual book sales which are open to the
public.
•The money made during the book sales is used for budgeted library
support,scholarships for library staff, special projects, and county literacy
projects.
•Hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm,
Friday and Saturday 9:00 am-Noon
Spring Book
April 2010
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (Keystone Hts.)
Peggy Summy sumkoolskool@yahoo.com
Troop FL3130 is holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday October 30 from 5-7 pm. at
For more information call
352-473-9806 or visit our website at www.ahgfl3130.yolasite.com or
e-mail questions to americanheritagegirlsfl3130@gmil.com
American Heritage Girls is a
faith-based scouting organization dedicated to building women of integrity
through service to God, family, country and community.
10-18-09
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Lead the Escape (Keystone Hts.)
Shared by: Alice Hendon kenoly2000@hotmail.com
On Sunday, November 8th, at 7:00PM, the Communicators
For Christ Intern team will be presenting Lead the Escape at
This intern team of 12
nationally acclaimed teen speakers will "take the stage in a FREE dramatic performance to demonstrate
the power of the spoken word in the presentation entitled Lead the Escape. The
performance is sure to entertain, excite, and inspire audience members of all
ages."
For one night only. This is
Communicators For Christ's only stop in
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Hello! I want to thank
you for your feedback and response to my original email! I am really
hoping to put together a great experience for everyone! Due to our
schedule coming out so late and our pricing coming out even later,
(frustrating!) I was only just now able to secure the dates and the pricing for
the events that I am planning. I wanted to contact you directly to let
you know about them. A more formal information flyer will be coming out
soon.
Monday Nov 16th – Career Day!
We are going to have a fun
and interactive career day at the Arena! We are going to have many
different professionals from all aspects of the Magic Organization there to
talk about their jobs and what they do. From Marketing, to Broadcasting,
the Athletic Training, to Arena Operations, to Sales and more. It will be
a fun chance for students to learn about all the different people it takes to
run a professional team and show there are many different opportunities within
the sports world to have a career. There will also be tours, an essay
contest, a poster making contest, and other fun activities planned. An
educational yet fun look inside the world of the Magic and we hope you
attend! The tickets will be $20 and that includes your ticket to the game
that evening. Anyone can attend at the same price!
We will also be having a basketball clinic and possibly Magic dancer
clinic in Feb. The details are still being worked out on that but it is
looking like Feb 2. More
details to follow but I wanted to give you the date so you would know ahead of
time.
Let me know if you are wanting more information or if you have any
questions. I hope you will join us in our last year at Amway Arena before
we move into the new Arena next season. Thanks and have a great day!
Kate Mata
ORLANDO MAGIC
Group Sales Account Executive
(407) 916-2931 Direct
(407) 916-2881 Fax
8701 Maitland
www.orlandomagic.com
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Operation Christmas Child
Collection Week November 16-23, 2009
www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/index
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Dance Alive: SCHOOL PERFORMANCES (GNV)
THE NUTCRACKER
Dec. 18th
http://www.dancealive.org/#education
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4th Annual Homeschool Cruise
Hello,
My name is Gretchen Pfeiffer, and I am a homeschool mom from
Join other homeschool families from all over the southeastern US and beyond for
the 4th ANNUAL HOMESCHOOL CRUISE to the Southern Caribbean on January 7 - 15, 2010 out of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida aboard the Carnival Miracle. This is an 8 day cruise to
"God's Country": St. Maarten, St. Kitts and
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"Passion for Jesus" (
I wanted to let you know
about a wonderful conference in January for girls/women. A group of young women
(mostly in their 20's) who have all been homeschooled are reaching out to other
girls through a conference called, "Passion for Jesus."
http://apassionforjesus.com/new_date
It is about all the things
young women consider as they prepare for their future. They use drama, song,
stories and many rich, fresh testimonies in which they fly in the speakers from
all over the
The web site is info@apassionforjesus.com an
informational phone # : 813.453.8200. We attended this conference last
year in
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FELLOWSHIP TIMES
Want to Organize a Field Trip?!
Here is a sample form to help!!
http://members.cox.net/mandjstewart/t2/fieldtripform/
Here are fun Field Trip
Ideas!!
http://members.cox.net/mandjstewart/t2/ideas/
Pick and idea and a date and
time that is good for you and your family and post it on the newsletter to see
who can join you!
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Joy Fellowship Group (ALA & High Springs)
Joy: Jesus, Others, You!
Dates: First and Third Fridays
of the month from 1-3
Locations: Call or email for info.
Lori LaBelle waitingonjc@windstream.net
or 386-454-8634
Do you and your kids need some fellowship and fun in your homeschool
schedule? If so, we would like to invite you to attend the Joy Fellowship
Group, meeting the first and third Fridays of the month, from 1:00 till
3:00.
We will meet at rotating places in the High Springs/Alachua area. The
main purpose of this group is fellowship! We want to keep Christ the
center of what we do, so this homeschool fellowship group is decidedly
Christian (though we may have different churches!). If you would like to
have some fun seasonal parties, (Thanksgiving, Christmas), maybe field trips
and also some fun “light” studies on chosen particular subjects, science,
history or ??, let’s work together and have some fun with our children.
Mom's, we will have a coffee/tea time during fellowship/planning.
Ages: wide open here, I personally have a high school teenager (she will
probably bring schoolwork), a 9 year old son and 2 year old daughter, so all
ages are welcome, but we will probably have activities focused on the
elementary ages. If you have older ones like me, they can use this time for a
study group. Mom’s if you have a great homeschool curriculum book that
you have found, want to tell about or do an activity from, bring that too, so
we can learn from each other.
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Field Trip -
Angela Singleton AngelaJLS@hotmail.com
When: Monday, October 19, 2009
Time: 4-8p
Cost: $6/person
Includes everything and there's plenty of space for a picnic dinner!
Preview of your experience: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AYtnLVw0ZtmdT
Rogers Farm website: http://www.cornfieldmaze.com/sites.php?ID=&username=flgainesville
RSVP to Angela at AngelaJLS@hotmail.com by Oct. 16th
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Juli Stewart mandjstewart@cox.net
A homeschooling meeting and fellowship twice a month September
through May for some fresh air, fun, games, talk of field trips,
curriculum help and just encourage each other.
Second & Fourth Monday's
of the month at Westside Park NW 34th Street and
Monday,
September 14 from 11 am till 1pm
Monday,
September 28 from 11 am till 1pm
Monday, October 12 from 11 am till 1pm
Monday, October
26 from 11 am till 1pm
Monday, November 9 from 11 am till 1pm
Monday, November 23 from 11
am till 1pm
Monday, December 7
from 11 am till 1pm
Monday, January 11 from
11 am till 1pm
Monday, January 25 from
11 am till 1pm
Monday, February 8 from
11 am till 1pm
Monday, February 22
from 11 am till 1pm
Monday, March 8 from 11
am till 1pm
Monday, March 22 from
11 am till 1pm
Monday, April 12 from
11 am till 1pm
Monday, April 26 from
11 am till 1pm
Monday, May 10 from 11
am till 1pm
Monday, May 24 from 11
am till 1pm
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Operation Christmas Child:
Denise Middleton dmiddleton@gru.net
Monday, November 16
10:00am to 11:00am tour and craft and snack
11:00am until noon volunteer – tape cartons
Home Schoolers, come experience volunteering at the
Please RSVP so we know how many
snacks and crafts to prepare.
2008 totals for the Santa Fe
River Area: 10,516 shoe box gifts sent to
National Collection Week: November 16-23, 2009
visit: OCCnorthFL Yahoo group and www.samaritanspurse.org
Sam & Denise Middleton
Operation Christmas Child volunteers
Co-Area Coordinators for the Santa Fe River Area
Serving Alachua, Bradford, Putnam, and Union Counties in North Florida
One Team … One Mission … One
GOD ... Everybody can do something for OCC!!
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Moms Dinner Out (GNV)
Juli Stewart mandjstewart@cox.net
Any ladies wishing
to have a scrumptious dinner and lively conversation every other month,
come join the Moms Dinner Out gang! Please RSVP so I can arrange for a
table to accommodate the group.
2008
Thursday, July
17, 6:30 pm at Book Lover's Cafe in NW Gainesville (It was yummy!)
Thursday, Sept.
11, 6:30 pm at Outdoor Cafe in High Springs (It was yummy!)
Saturday, Nov.
15, 6:30 pm at Olive Garden in
2009
Thursday, Jan.
22, 6:30 pm at Red Onion Grill NW Gainesville (It was yummy!)
Saturday,
Mar. 21, 6:30 pm at Conestoga’s in Alachua (It was yummy!)
Tuesday, July
21, 6:30 pm at Moe’s in Alachua (It was Yummy!)
Saturday,
September 19, 3:30pm at Moe’s on
November TBA
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Field Trip Ideas
Find lots of good ideas
here!!
Freeman Family Field Trip Guide
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Field Trip Idea - Dare to Dream Alpacas (NEW)
The Turchon Family turchon@yahoo.com
We welcome groups to come out and see our farm. Not only do we have alpacas (two
of the cutest babies you have ever seen!!!) but a whole menagerie of other
animals. Come out and learn about alpacas and other farm animals, help collect
eggs and feed all the animals. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the morning!!
Please e-mail me to set up your visit.
8-10-08
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Other Park Days
Mike and Juli Stewart mandjstewart@cox.net
I will have a homeschoolers park day on the NW side of Gainesville
2009-2010. But if anyone has park days or would like to start one
up on other sides of town (or other towns) and you would like to get the
word out, e-mail us and we'll be happy to post a note for you.
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(Back to the Top)
City
Abbreviations!!!
Gainesville
(GNV)
Hawthorne (HAW)
Jacksonville (JAX)
Lake City (LC)
Live Oak (LO)
Newberry (NEW)
Ocala (OCL)
Orlando (OR)
St. Augustine (ST. AUG)
OPPORTUNITIES
ALPHABETIZED LIST
4-H
Homeschoolers find 4-H a lot of fun! Time to enroll or re-enroll
NOW! :-)
About
http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/
Sign up here for new members or for re-enrolling members!
https://florida.4honline.com
National 4-H Council www.n4h.org
Greener Pastures
A blog for
http://alachua4-h.blogspot.com
You can get information about 4-H clubs, activities and programs in your area
by contacting your local UF/IFAS county extension office. The link lists the
web pages for county 4-H programs in
www.florida4h.org/about/county.shtml
9-28-09
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4H Clubs (LC)
Hello!
Below is a special message from the
4-H Special Projects:
The
4-H Stock Market/Investors Club
This is a short term project
club that will meet every 2 weeks for 7 meetings. We will learn about the stock
market, learn about investing and develop our own portfolio. The meetings are
concurrent, which means that it is important to make all the meetings. We will
also have some fun łhomework˛ at each meeting. You will need to be at least 12
years old to participate. The dates for the meetings will be:
October 5
October 19
November
2
6 pm to 7 pm at the Extension Office.
November 23
December 14
January 4
January 25
*** Need at least 10 children signed up by October 3 in order to have this
club.
4-H Shooting Sports Club
This club is in the final
planning stages. We are collecting information from other counties with a
shooting sports program. Right now, we are looking for a shooting range for
practices and competitions. THIS IS NOT A HUNTING PROGRAM. We have a trained
4-H shooting sports volunteer leader and assistant leader and should be
starting in the near future. YOU MUST be at least 12 years old to participate
and parent participation is MANDITORY. If you are interested in this club, you
will need to call the office so that we have a list and can contact you about
the first meeting. There are a limited number of spaces that will be available.
4-H Dog Project Club
Dr Lori Holdren is the
leader of the Clever Canines dog project club. They meet every other Monday in
4-H Consumer Choices Judging
Want to learn to be a wise
consumer? This project group will be meeting in the very near future to learn
about cell phones, movie memberships and gaming systems. Volunteer leaders will
teach you everything you need to know. They will be competing at the North
Florida Fair in
Please call the 4-H office and talk to Linda Brown, 4-H secretary, to sign
up,or call Dr. Cindy, 4-H coordinator, if you have questions.
10-2-09
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4-H
There is a new 4-H project club starting in
We have a great group of 4-Hers ready to start our club and we would like to
invite more concerned youth to join us. All of the middle/high schools in
the county have SWAT clubs, and this would be a great opportunity for anyone
not involved in those clubs to participate in SWAT through 4-H.
Our first meeting will be held at the Gilchrist Library in
For more information, please call Tracy DeCubellis, Tobacco Prevention
Specialist (and homeschooler) at 352-538-5992 or email at tracyd@quitdoc.com .
10-18-09
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ADVENTURERS PROGRAM
Welcome back ADVENTURERS! (GNV)
We are inviting all Kindergarten – 6th grade students (students will be divided
into 2 appropriate age groups during the workshop) to come and join us for our
first adventure morning of the year on OCTOBER
14th from 9 – 11:30am. Our first day will be a
combination Math/Literacy adventure. You and your child will be invited to participate
in activities that will enhance and expand their knowledge of the
subjects. As a bonus you will leave armed with ideas and materials that
can help supplement your curriculum in a fun and exciting way.
Your prepayment of the $15 fee will reserve your space on Wednesday, October
14th from 9:00 am - 11:30am.
Class size is limited.
Call (352) 332-9656 or email leeanne@footstone.com
for more information.
Our teaching team has expanded this year and now includes
Janna Davis a certified elementary school teacher (M. Ed.) and mother of 2
Lee Anne Privette certified math teacher (M. Ed.) and mother of 1
And our host Dee Privette (B.A. – Ed) experienced homeschool mom and mother of
8.
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ADVENTURERS PROGRAM
Calling all ADVENTURERS! (GNV)
We are inviting all Kindergarten – 6th grade students (students will be divided
into 2 appropriate age groups during the workshop) to come and join us for our
second adventure morning of the year on November
18th from 9 – 11:30am. This will be a new Math/Literacy
adventure. You and your child will be invited to participate in activities that
will enhance and expand their knowledge of the subjects. As a bonus you
will leave armed with ideas and materials that can help supplement your
curriculum in a fun and exciting way.
Your prepayment of the $15 fee will reserve your space on Wednesday, November
18th from 9:00 am - 11:30am. Class size is limited.
Call 332-9656 (Ask for
Our teaching team has expanded this year and now includes
Janna Davis a certified elementary school teacher (M. Ed.) and mother of 2
Lee Anne Privette certified math teacher (M. Ed.) and mother of 1
And our host Dee Privette (B.A. – Ed) experienced homeschool mom and mother of
8.
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Make Stuff for the Alachua County Fair 2009
The Alachua County Fair Home & Youth Division
Ribbons and Recognition for your
handmade goodies!! Classes: Sewing, Needlecraft, Handicraft, Home
Improvement, Painting & Art Work, Canning, Home Baked Goods and Candies,
Horticulture, & 4-H/FFA Youth.
The Alachua County Fair is Oct. 23 - Nov. 1,
2009.
For more info, call:
Jacque Simmons 352-328-0654
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American Heritage Girls (Keystone Hts.)
American Heritage Girls is a nation-wide,
Christ-centered scouting organization for girls aged 5-18 whose mission is:
"Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community,
and country."
Troop FL3130 enjoys outdoor activities, leadership experiences, earning merit
badges, service projects, making friends, and lots of other fun stuff!
See www.ahgonline.org for more
information on this exciting program.
Elizabeth Cook
352-473-9806
elizabethcookemail@gmail.com
or
Jacqui Coleman
jc5056st@gmail.com
9-28-09
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American Sign Language - ASL (GNV)
Ann LeZotte
Class for students who already have a basic knowledge of American Sign
Language (ASL) will be on Monday's from 10:30-11:30 in the Storyhhour Room at
the downtown
Class for ASL beginners
will be on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 in the Storyhour Room at the downtown
I have just moved to the Gainesville Library. I previously worked at the
Newberry Branch. I very much enjoyed teaching my ASL classes there. I find
homeschool children to be very engaging students.
Here is a little bit about me. http://www.gainesville.com/article/20081013/NEWS/810130166
7-26-09
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2010 Anatomy Camp - 50% Discount
Greg Landry, M.S.
Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
office: 828-265-4101
Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com
We just finished a great summer of Anatomy and Physiology Camps. We already
have people asking about an early-bird registration discount for our summer
2010 camps.
So, the first 20 people to register for our 2010 camps will receive a 50%
discount!
Details are here...
www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com
Research Paper Contest
We'll be offering another contest in August with laptop prizes.
You can get on our email list here...
www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com
8-2-09
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Art Workshop Classes
Teri Davis 352-846-6006 or teridavi@ufl.edu
Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, and Hand Quilting
Classes are 4 sessions each, completed in 4 weeks. Each session lasts 1 hour.
Classes will be held at UF's Corry Village Commons Room. Time and days to be
arranged. Price includes instruction, clay, materials,
fabric and firings.
$65.00 per child per course (4 session classes).
* Students will learn about clay and how to construct objects, prepare them for
firing, and color treatments. A great program for
those interested in creative ceramics and who want the practical knowledge of
working in clay.
* Improve your child's painting and drawing skills through a range of fun and
stimulating exercises. Using their own unique vision,
they interpret the world around them creating artwork to treasure for years to
come. A great way to learn painting and drawing skills and develop artistic
ability.
* Students will learn the basics of hand quilting the way our grandmothers and
great grandmothers did. Working with needle, fabric, and design, students will
practice developing dexterity and experience the art of creative design. The
finished product will be a small quilt, hot pad, or quilt art.
Teri has two masters degrees in Interdisciplinary Humanites and Art
Education. She is an Art Educator at UF's Reitz Union Arts and Leisure Courses.
Teri taught and interned at Wiles Elementary and A. Quinn Jones. Previously she
taught Ceramics for 2 years at the
9-13-09
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Artist Hub of
Dear Parents,
There are registration deadlines at Palomina Play.
This is a wonderful facility that is geared for children 20 months to school
age. Child proof! and lots of fun! I have been holding classes at
Thank you, Sheila Ramos 352-867-9660
9-28-09
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Art in the Park (GNV)
Jane Gravois flcreate@yahoo.com
or 352-318-8921
Greetings!
I hope that everyone has had a good summer! I have been working hard to develop
this year’s Art in the Park classes. The visual arts allow students to express
themselves in visual form. Learning to see the world around them and putting
these ideas into 2 and 3-dimensional forms is an exciting process. Working with
various materials, practicing old and new skills, learning the language of art,
creating, viewing and discussing the work of artists…all these processes help
the student develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and an
appreciation for what art is and can be.
Please look over the new class descriptions and see if you
would like to join me in an exploration of art and its processes. Please note
there are two age level classes. (Some are similar-some more advanced skills)
Then use the sign-up sheet below by clicking reply (or copy
and paste into new e-mail), filling in your child or children’s names and
checking off the classes you have chosen.
Also is a registration form. Please print it out, fill it
in and bring it with your payment to the first class.
Thank you and please call or email if you have any questions!
(I will be out of town the last week of August)
Art in the Park- Gainesville at
Jane Gravois flcreate@yahoo.com or 352-318-8921
Monday 10 am - 11am (4
- 7yrs old)
$15 class fee includes supplies, sketchbook and lesson plan ($5 each extra
sibling)
**15% discount (Individual students)
for full month payment
Sept 14th - Create a Design influenced by the work of artist Paul Klee using
marker and black pen on cut shapes framed with construction paper.
Sept 21st - My Favorite Pets-explore lines, shapes and colors-Artist Laurel
Burch-white pastel, crayon and marker
Sept 28th - Still life with Picnic foods-Luscious shapes and colors/ colored
tissue over marker /Artist Stephen Frykholm
Printmaking -2 week project!
Oct 5th - Create printing ‘plate’ with twine on cardboard. Decorate paper with
watercolor
Oct 12th - Print repeating designs onto decorated watercolor paper with inked
printing plate
Oct 19th - The Legend of the Raccoon-texture, shape and color in FL
animals-crayon
Oct 26th - Pumpkin Patch- Use perspective techniques and color to create depth
in your artwork- pastel
Nov 2nd -Drawing the Figure in Sports Events-Marker
Nov 9th - Portraits in Clay- air-dried clay
Nov 16th - Create a Collage of Texture Rubbings-Crayon and Fabric
Nov 23rd - Painting a Texture Chart-tempera
Nov 30th - Capture the feeling and tone of a Winter
Wonderland-Artist-Monet-tempera
Self-Portrait Book-2 classes
Dec. 7th - Draw a Self-Portrait using value, texture and color to express ideas
& feelings-pastel/Artists-Amedeo Modigiliani and Wayne Thiebaud
Dec 14th - Create book-embellish with symbols to express your unique aspects Mixed-media-stamps,
beads, buttons, gel pens
Dec 21st - Holiday crafts
Art in the Park- Gainesville at
Jane Gravois flcreate@yahoo.com or
352-318-8921
Monday 11:15am
–12:15am (8yrs and older)
$15 class fee includes supplies, sketchbook and lesson plan ($5 each extra
sibling)
**15% discount (Individual students)
for full month payment
Sept 14th- Organic Line Design-Explore artist Morris Louis and colorful flowing
lines using colored markers on paper
Sept. 21st -Create an Abstract Design influenced by the work of artist Paul
Klee using watercolor, watercolor paper, construction paper and black markers.
Sept 28th –Still life using contour line/Pen and pencil
Printmaking-2 week project!
Oct 5th - Create printing plate with twine on cardboard. Decorate paper with
watercolor.
Oct 12th -Print repeating designs onto decorated watercolor paper with inked
printing plate
Oct 19th - Create a comic strip-storyline, character design, and organizing
images and words into a strip format. Pencil/pen
Oct 26th- Midnight Pumpkin Patch- Use perspective techniques and color to
create depth in your artwork-pastel
Nov 2nd-Historical Portrait- Graphite pencil/ value shading
Nov. 9th- Portraits in Clay-air-dried clay
Nov. 16th- Observe and portray the Shapes and Structures of Trees-black ink or
marker
Nov.23rd- Monochromatic checkerboard-create an exciting painting using one
color, color scheme-tempera paint
Nov. 30th- Capture the feeling and tone of a Winter
Wonderland-Artist-Monet-tempera
Self-Portrait Book-2 classes
Dec. 7th– Draw a Self-Portrait using value, texture and color to express ideas
& feelings-pastel/Artists-Amedeo Modigiliani and Wayne Thiebaud
Dec. 14h- Create book-embellish with symbols to express your unique aspects
Mixed-media-stamps, beads, buttons, gel pens
Dec. 21st- Holiday crafts
Art in the Park-Gainesville Registration form
Jane Gravois flcreate@yahoo.com or 352-318-8921
Mondays at
10am Class: 4-7yrs old
11:15-12:15pm Class: 8 and
older
$15/class - $5 for each extra sibling
**15% discount for full
month payment-(individual students)
Payment of cash or check is accepted at each class.
Please make checks to Jane Gravois.
Your Name: ________________________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________
Cell: ____________________________
Child’s Name: _______________________________Age: ________
10:00 class or 11:15-12:15
class _______
Child’s Name: _______________________________Age: ________
10:00 class or 11:15-12:15
class _______
Child’s Name: _______________________________Age: ________
10:00 class or 11:15-12:15
class _______
Remember to send in or bring the class sign-up
sheet!
10:00 Class: 4-7yrs old
Please plan on staying in the area while your child is in class. You are
invited to participate and occasionally may be asked to help. Please read
over the statement below and sign. Return to me at the first class.
11:15-12:15pm Class: 8 and older
Parents of this age may leave child for the class hour. The statement below
must be signed and phone numbers left on file.
I, _________________________, understand that Jane Gravois has taken
precautions to use only materials that are safe for children and appropriate
for their age level and will instruct the students as to safe procedures.
I will not hold her liable for any accidents or injuries that may occur during
class.
Signature: _________________________________________________
I frequently photograph the kids during the class and will try to email or give
you a hard copy of the photo. Do you have any objections to this? ___________
Do I have your permission to use the photos in my blog about children’s art or
in a resume? __________ www.floridacreate.blogspot.com
Thank you for your support!
Miss Jane
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Baseball Tryouts (GNV)
Robbie Kuschel 321-431-0927
2-5-09
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Basketball (GNV)
Coach Andy Farina at (352) 337-2659 or andyfarina@earthlink.com
Coach Andy Farina, who coaches mens basketball program at
Homeschool athletes are welcome and treated as valued equals on the team.
Cost to play is TBD.
Grace in HIM,
Andy Farina
P.S. There are also plans for a women's basketball team. Please call the
school at 352-378-5190 for more info .
10-2-09
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Bible Bee/Scripture memory programs + New camp in FL
In Christ, Phil Walker (845)416-8010 or philjohn1558@yahoo.com
Hi. Even though most of this email will most benefit those participating
in this first National 2009 Bible Bee www.biblebee.org
, or planning to join next year's 2010 Bible Bee, I wanted to send this out to
a wider audience since the main featured computer program is something I
believe everyone interested in learning/memorizing Scripture would want to look
into and consider using.
National Bible Bee headquarters has asked everyone who sends out unofficial
helpful tips for the Bible Bee to include the following disclaimer:
Important: These materials are NOT official Bible Bee study materials and
have NOT been reviewed for accuracy by The Shelby Kennedy Foundation. It is the
responsibility of contestants and their families carefully to review the
content of these study materials before using them. The Shelby Kennedy
Foundation and the creator of these study materials are not responsible for
inaccurate answers given by contestants in the Bible Bee Competition. Bible Bee
Quiz Cards contain the official questions and answers for this year's
Competition and will be considered the final standard for determining whether a
contestant's answer is correct or incorrect.
I praise God for Keith Smith using his talent with computers to encourage,
equip, and inspire us to memorize Scripture. Some of you involved with
Bible Bowl or various Bible Quizzing leagues may have already used his
material. I was thrilled to discover that Keith has made a version
specifically for the 2009 Bible Bee. I am daily using his program and
believe it will benefit me greatly in my goal to memorize all 1,507 verses in
this year's Bible Bee. These verses are broken down into 4 categories so
those who want to use the program to memorize less verses can easily adapt.
I am using the program at each of my Bible Bee camps. This past week I
spread the game to my students at
Below is Keith's description of how the program works. I encourage you to
check out the program on his website and then feel free to email him directly
with any questions you may have using smith.keithc@gmail.com
.
"Bible Bee Quiz-Pro is a unique game over the Bible Bee questions and
memory verses. It can be used to memorize the verses chronologically, and also
as a quiz over your knowledge of the verses! The object is to complete the
verse from a list of words displayed on the screen. You try to complete as many
verses as you can in 5 minutes, and in the process accumulate the highest
score. Scores can be optionally posted to the internet so that you can compete
against others from around the nation! System requirements: Windows XP or
Those who want to use the Bible Bee Quiz-Pro can purchase the program for
single family use (allowed to be copied on multiple family computers in the
same household) directly through the website. Christian schools and other
institutions can purchase licences to download the program on multiple
computers on their complex. I have purchased a licence for my school ULCS
in Clinton Corners, NY and also for my new school HCA in Hannibal, MO and am
very excited to see the impact this will have both in helping them excell at
the Bible Bee, and much more importantly in helping them discover, trust, love,
and serve the God of Scripture for all eternity.
I would also like to endorse another computer tool out there. Greg
Leininger has created "Memorize His Word" which features a tool to
help make memorizing fun and easy and also a support system to help you reach
your custom made memorizing goals. I will be using his program at my new
school in Hannibal, MO and encourage you to check out www.memorizehisword.com
I want to let anyone near Tampa, FL know that I have added on a new Bible Bee
camp. The Stevensons www.getthejoy.com
will be teaching wonderful Bible Bee songs as they join me August 11th - 13th
for our NIV based Bible Bee camp which will meet at 10:00 - 3:00 at the North
Tampa Church of Christ 3611 E. County Line Rd. Lutz, FL 33559
(approximately 5 minutes off of I-75 and Hwy 56) If you are interested in
attending or would like more information, please contact Jill Cravens
813-948-3937 Jcravens3@verizon.net
Finally I want to remind you to check out my website www.scripture-memory-support.org
. There are many pages devoted to the Bible Bee as well as other
Scripture memory support. We have just finished memorizing HEBREWS.
(Please let me know if you have HEBREWS memorized and have not previously
contacted me) and will, starting Nov 15th (after the 2009 Bible Bee) be, Lord
willing, memorizing and encouraging others around the world to memorize
JAMES at the pace of 1 verse each day.
Four parts of the Bible Bee material I want to highlight are:
1) Bible Bee Scripture songs:
Pam True and her daughters
have put many of the category 1 in the NIV songs up on youtube. You can
see them by using their youtube profile name: kyhills7
There are other Scripture song sources in other translations listed on my
site. Many people are composing many wonderful NIV Bible Bee Scripture
songs which we are using at our camp. Thursday I heard 2 young girls in
one sitting sing 37 verses from memory of Bible Bee Scripture songs we taught
them!! We are trying to figure out how best to share these with
everyone. Please pray for us in this, especially as some of us (mostly
me) are still largely incompetent in using computers.
2) Bible Bee support chart:
We would like to encourage you
by charting your progress. Anyone who has memorized at least GENESIS
1:1-2 through PROVERBS 15:1-2 in Category 1 can join us. A support chart
is kept on the website and also on Facebook at
"Join me in memorizing all 1,507 (1,048 / 485) verses in the Bible
Bee" www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=93153058339&ref=mf
3) Other FREE computer games:
There are some wonderful
Bible Bee games listed on my website. The most helpful that I myself use
and encourage my students to often use to prepare best for the Bible Bee are:
http://elearning-games.umcrookston.edu/InterGames1/KnowMill.asp?GameID=biblebeegames_000
http://elearning-games.umcrookston.edu/InterGames1/KnowMill.asp?GameID=biblebeegames_001
which are incredible tools for mastering the Bible Knowledge questions given by
the Bible Bee.
4) Mutual encouragement, support, and sharing of ideas:
I recently had someone call
me arrogant for sharing these tips in mass emails, saying I should not assume
that people I didn't know would want to use their valuable time to read about
MY games, songs, charts, or other ideas/tips.
The email was sent to me in good taste and for my good so I did not take
offense. I can appreciate the perspective (and will gladly on request delete
your email address from my lists if you would not want to receive future group
emails from me.) However, I don't share that perspective. I don't
see myself as being arrogant in sharing with you the best I have found so that
you can yourself use the same tools and spread them on to others. Rather,
I see myself as obeying the golden rule of MATTHEW 7:12. Along those
lines, I would love to hear from you!!
Do you know of other Bible Bee and/or Scripture Memory resources, events, or
tips I could include on the website? What computer games are you
using? What Bible Bee Scripture songs are you singing that you would like
to share?
The website is set up for you to share your
ideas/tips/questions/tools/etc. with the Bible Bee community and for them
to respond in mutual encouragement and edification. We also set up a
facebook group for this same purpose. We would love for you to join us as
we all embark on this Bible Bee adventure together!!
"Bible Bee - I can't wait"
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101543350152&ref=ts
Do you have any questions and or comments about anything in the email? If
so, I would love to hear from you.
In Christ, Phil Walker
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Bible Study Fellowship (
There is a Bible Study
Fellowship group www.bsfinternational.org
on the Middleburg edge of
The intro classes have no
provision for child care however there is a program for preschoolers ages 2 - 5
for members. There is nothing provided for the older kids at this day
class. I'm hoping to get together some carpoolers that meet in Keystone.
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Biology Classes
Greg Landry, M.S.
Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Appalachian State University
LandryGL@appstate.edu
office: 828-265-4101 or 828-262-7625
Go here for details and to register.
http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com
9-28-09
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Book It! Homeschool Enrollment
Thank you for your interest
in the BOOK IT! Program for grades K-6.
Enrollment for the 2009-10
program is underway.
www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible for the BOOK IT! Program for homeschools?
Any student in grades K-6 (5 years old by September of current school year)
that is homeschooled and does not attend any other educational facility.
2. What are the program
dates for 2009-010?
October 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010.
3. When will the 2009-10 materials be shipped to enrolled homeschools?
Materials will arrive by early to mid-September.
2-8-09
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Bowling:
More interest for bowling needed! (LC)
Karen Coleman, who has headed up homeschool bowling at Lake City Bowl for many
years, says right now there is not enough interest to warrant having it -- only
a handful of kids so the competition is not there.
She would like to do it if
there is more interest. Right now it is scheduled for the afternoon of
the first Wed of the month. Would a different day be better?
Sanction fees have gone up
to $17 so the first month would be $26 and then it would be $9 per month.
Is that cost prohibitive for some?
We could do just a fun bowl which would be unsanctioned and the kids would not
qualify for the scholarship bowling tournaments. (Our oldest son received a
scholarship from the FYBA.)
Another thought is that moms
could bowl as well -- either with their kids or against each other??? Any
thoughts?
Karen is open to suggestions. Please feel free to email her with
ideas.
Karen Coleman mskaren16@hotmail.com or call
386-454-4299.
~Thanks.
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Free Kids Bowling this Summer
This website is offering
free bowling for kids all summer long with major discounts for other family
members too.
www.kidsbowlfree.com/state.php?state=FL
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Homeschool Bowling League (LC)
Karen 386-454-4299 or mskaren16@hotmail.com
7-27-08
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Camp:
Lab Science Camps
Jack and Sue Dunn info@genesisranch.org
www.GenesisRanch.org
Hi
My husband, Jack, and I came across your website in Homeschool World. We
have just started a new ministry to homeschoolers and would like to introduce
ourselves to you and the families in
After homeschooling our 3 daughters through high school, Jack and I discovered,
first hand, the difficulties and expense of doing upper level science labs at
home. We know that other families are facing the same struggles.
We provide 3 week long Lab-Adventures in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry to
Christian homeschool students nation-wide. Each Creation based science
camp, in our rural
Jack and I would like to enlist your help in getting the word out about our
ministry.
Please peruse our website: www.GenesisRanch.org to
get know us and see if this is something you could recommend to families in
your area.
Thank you very much for taking the time to see what we are all about. Let
me know if you have any questions about us, and feel free to give out our email
address to interested families.
Thanks again and may God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Susanne Dunn
7-12-09
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Cooking Classes for Children
I am a mom and a teacher who started a business back in April called, Wee Can
Cook! I offer cooking classes for children, ages 2 1/2-8. These
classes are parent participation classes in which the children are the
"Head Chefs" and parents are the "Sous Chefs." I have
a Master's Degree in Education from the
Thank you,
Wee Can Cook!
352-219-4078
www.weecancookgainesville.com
9-6-09
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352-378-9337 or www.cornerstone.st
or office@cornerstone.st
Homeschool Connection - Part-time Enrollment
Cornerstone invites home schooled students in 7th through 12th grades to take
courses on an ala carte basis as we have space in the classes. Classes such
as Logic, regular, honors and AP science (Earth Science, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics), regular, honors and AP Math courses (Pre-Algebra through
AP Calculus), English and History (Omnibus II and III, American History,
Worldviews, American Government & Economics, AP English) and Latin as well
as art and drama.
To help us as we research
the local demand for this opportunity, please contact our office and let us
know of your interest and the specific courses that your student would like to
take at 352 378-9337.
The cost would be pro-rated
based on the number of classes for which the student registers.
Courses: www.cornerstone.st/secondary_courses.php
5-17-09
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Camp:
Eagle's Nest Outdoor Academy Meeting
An Outdoor Academy in
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Civil Air Patrol (GNV)
Greetings,
My name is Daniel Cook and I am a cadet leader in the local Civil Air Patrol
squadron. If you’re unfamiliar with us, we are, first and foremost, a community
service volunteer organization. In addition, we provide young people aged 12-21
with opportunities for leadership training, aviation/aerospace education,
character development and much more. I wanted to contact you because many of
our most outstanding members (including Cooks and Eades) are or have been from
homeschool families. We wanted to reach out to the local homeschool community
to ensure that everyone is aware of the wonderful opportunities available to
young people in our organization.
Our local squadron will be accepting new applicants in April. In fact, we are
holding an open house the second Thursday in April. I wanted to contact you to
ask if you can pass along the information to your group.
Our open house will be held on Thursday, April 9th
at 7:00 PM at
I can be reached at drhcook@comcast.net .
Sincerely,
Daniel Cook, Cadet First Lieutenant, CAP
Cadet Executive Officer
Gainesville Composite Squadron
SER-FL-142
www.gainesvillecap.org
3-29-09
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Constitutional Law
Do you want to not only interpret Supreme Court cases but also build a foundation for evaluating future judicial decisions? Learn constitutional law with Michael Farris!
Dr. Farris is offering his high school-level Constitutional Law course to help
you:
* Understand our nation’s founding documents
* Explore precedent-setting Supreme Court cases
* Master tough legal terms and complex judicial and legislative concepts
* Tackle tough questions about what the Founders really intended and what you
can do to uphold their vision
* Broaden your understanding of and appreciation for the Constitution of the
United States
http://conlaw.hslda.org/cms/
1-25-09
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Community Christian Band (GNV)
Everett McConn bandman53@yahoo.com
or (352) 332-1190
For students of all ability levels from Beginning, to Advanced Students 4th
grade up. (Adults who already play a traditional band instrument are welcome.)
Ideal for Home school students, Private Christian school students, public
school students who don’t play in their school band but want to keep up their
horn, students who want a band with a distinctly Christian Spirit and approach.
Traditional Band instrumentation (Woodwinds, Brass, percussion)
Meets Monday evenings, At Living Faith Fellowship 5510 NW 39th Ave.
Beginners: 5:00PM - 5:55PM
Intermediate: 6:05– 7:00PM
Advanced meets 7:10 – 8:30 PM
First meeting of the new year is Monday, September
8, 2008
Registration $30 per year
Monthly tuition $20 1st child, $35 for two and $45 per month for three or more
(Tuition is paid September – May including incomplete months like December and
May which tend to be concert months and include extra practices)
Quality instruction from Everett McConn over 20 years of experience
Distinctly Christian in Spirit and purpose
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN BAND STUDENT INFORMATION
Last Name ___________________, First____________________
Middle_________________
First and last names of the Parent(s) you live with: (Below)
Father_________________________
Mother________________________________
Street Address:____________________________________ City
________________________ Zip_____________________
Home Phone ____________________________ Parent’s E-Mail
________________________
Business Phone ____________________________________
Cell Phone:________________________________________
Instrument ________________________________________
Band: Advanced ______________ Beginning _________________
7-27-08
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Cub Scouts
Round Up Night -
High Springs
Lee Bone dembonz59@aol.com
9-2008
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Dance:
Let’s Dance
Rachel or Danielle Johnson
352-331-7529
Let's Dance! within the By Ear Musician Studio. Ballet and Tap classes, ages 4
to 16 years, coed. Thursday's at 7:30 to 8:30.
Behind the Home Depot off
6-21-09
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Dolphin Interactive Programs
In many programs, children younger than a given age (age depends on the
program) must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Prices for
dolphin interactive programs start at $65. General admission to Marineland is
$5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children, 12 and under. Marineland's
6-22-09
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Exchange Students:
HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED HOSTING A FOREIGN EXCHANGE
STUDENT?
Dawn Brown mdawnsc@aol.com or 352-316-2201
I know many of you hosted
short-term students last year and had a wonderful experience. I am a
community coordinator for a program that hosts students for a 5-month or
10-month stay while they attend your local high school. I am trying to
find host families for students who hail from Norway, Hong Kong, Korea, Spain,
Germany (wouldn't it be great to turn a future leader from this country into a
home school advocate), Belgium, Thailand, Italy, Turkey, Switzerland, China,
the Netherlands, and Slovakia.
Host families provide a bed,
a place to do quiet studying, and the love and support any teenager would need.
PAX exchange students have had a minimum of 3 years of English. They have their
own insurance and spending money. Families can expect students to help with
household chores and participate in family activities.
If you are interested in
more information about hosting a student or would like to see profiles of
students needing a host family please contact me.
7-28-09
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Fencing Classes for Homeschoolers!!!
I just found out that there is a fencing class for
Homeschoolers in
www.floridafencingacademy.com/FloridaFencingAcademy.com/Welcome.html
The class for Homeschoolers is every Friday, 9:30am-11:30am. (He told me
there is an hour of warm-up we were welcome to come to if we wanted to get
there @ 8:30am) He charges $60/mo per student, BUT, he (being a
father of 5 himself) gives a discount for multiple children.... I'm not going
to say what he gave me, but I will say that I'm paying 1/2 what I was going to
be charged at the other place to do fencing in Jonesville, & it's for 2 hrs
a week compared to their 1hr. My kids are very excited to get starting
with this, & are hoping to make some new friends. Please come check
out a class (I'm sure he'd let you come try it out before signing up).
11-16-08
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Film -- Gideon Media Arts Conference and Film Festival
If you have children ages 16
- 18 and they have a talent within the media arts, the application process is
now open for the Intern Program with the Gideon Media Arts Conference and Film
Festival to be held May 31 - June 4, 2009
at the
Media Arts may include short films they have created, work within radio,
songwriting or playing a musical instrument, painting/drawing/ illustrations
(see our new Graphic Arts track for 2009!), acting, work in theater or church
drama, scriptwriting, etc
Five interns were chosen from across the country in 2008: CA, TN, NC and SC.
Workshops and classes were provided and interns had 12 individual meals with
top Christian industry professionals, including such names as Phil Vischer
(creator of Veggie Tales), Ken Wales (Producer of Amazing Grace) and Linda
Seger (Hollywood script consultant).
Please visit our website www.gideonfilmfestival.com
for contact information and the intern application.
Rodney Marett
Co-Director
Gideon Media Arts Conference and Film Festival
May 31-June 4, 2009
(828) 777-4343
rtmarett@charter.net
www.gideonfilmfestival.com
www.lifeway.com/gideonmediaarts
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2008 Fishing For Success Family Fishing Day Schedule
(GNV)
For more information contact
Steve Caton:
scaton@ufl.edu 352-392-5283
or visit our website:
http://fishweb.ifas.ufl.edu/FishSUCCESS
1-25-09
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FRENCH CLASSES (GNV)
Diane Yazedjian dianesarki@aol.com or 352-380-0042
Individual tutoring or groups of 3 to 4. K-12. Rates vary.
About me: I have a M.A. in counseling; been certified in french (New Jersey);
16 graduate credits in french from the University of Mass.; studied in France;
taught pre-K to college level in Indiana, New Jersey and Florida; taught at
Lincoln Middle in Gainesville in the Lyceum Program; been an instructor at SFCC
College For Kids and Community Education.
2-1-09
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Golf/Landscape/Forestry
Welcome back and Happy New Year!
We are all having to deal with budget cuts which affects travel, but we still
need to get good information to students about career opportunities where there
are jobs even in our slow economy. We have jobs in the golf, landscape, and
forest industries; more jobs than we can fill. We need outside oriented,
college bound, management oriented students. Interestingly, the landscape
industry is in dire need on managers. Our programs are:
1.
Golf Course Operations – 3 years – AS degree
2. Landscape Technology – 2 years – AS
degree
3. Agribusiness Management – 2 years – AS
degree
4.
5. Turf Equipment Technology – 1 year –
applied technology diploma
Also, remember that our AS degrees above articulate to Saint Leo on our campus
so that in two more years students can earn a bachelors in business on top of
our AS degree; very powerful
combination!
John R. Piersol,
ph: 386-754-4225
fax: 386-754-4582
piersolj@lakecitycc.edu
1-25-09
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GUITAR LESSONS (
William Glass 352-494-0271
Evening classes available and some weekend slots. Please call for further
information and/or check out my website http://treblemakersschool.wordpress.com/about/
8-30-09
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HAM Radio CLUB at
Cornerstone Academy (GNV)
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy is a non-church affiliated, 617 private, Christian school
352-378-9337 or www.cornerstone.st or office@cornerstone.st
Club Leader: Dr. Gordon Gibby 352-331-6639
Formal Meetings 2nd and 4th Friday's of month C-6 3:30-5:00pm.
There is a fee. Please ask for info sheet and registration
attachments to be sent to you in e-mail.
2-1-09
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Host Family:
Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.)
Patricia Littrell
Regional Manager
Pacific Intercultural Exchange
Phone: 931-853-7942
Toll-Free: 877-534-3144
Fax: 931-853-7945
Email: patlittrell@pieusa.org
Hello,
My name is Patricia Littrell and I am the Regional Manager with Pacific
Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.), a nonprofit educational organization. I
am working with international students coming to your community to attend local
high schools in the fall. They are in need of host families. These students
come from a variety of backgrounds and have many different interests. I
have successfully placed students with home school families many times and it
has been beneficial for everyone. The opportunity to learn about another
culture, another language and another part of the world is enriching for your
children as well as our students.
All students must have a family to call their own before August 30th. I
am hoping that some kind and loving families will be interested in opening up
their heart and home to one of them. There are few opportunities in this
world where an individual can take an active hand in making the world a better
place. This is such an opportunity!
You can go to the following website to take a look at the teens in need of an
immediate home.
Go to: http://www.pieusa.info
User Name: Family PLittrell
Password: pie6775
There is no such thing as a typical host family! Single-parent families,
retired couples, families with young children, no children, as well as those
with teenagers or who are empty-nesters have all had successful hosting
experiences and embrace the opportunity to share their lives. Host
families are asked to provide a bed, meals and a loving home environment.
Students are between the ages of 15-18, come with their own personal spending
money to cover such expenses as clothing, school lunches, school supplies and
entertainment. They have their own medical insurance. Mostly, they
have a lot of love to give their American family!
Thank you in advance for helping to make a dream come true! If you
have any questions or need additional information, please contact me.
Kind Regards,
Patricia Littrell
8-17-08
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Haven Horse Ranch
We have one of the finest programs around; not because we think so, but because
our moms think so. We have a copy of our flyer for lessons and summer camps to
forward to anyone. Please call and ask or visit our web site.
The results have spoken for themselves for the past 20 years and over 4,000
children that have come through our programs. The only problem is that even
after that long and that many successes, we are one of the best kept secrets in
the area.
As a Christian, non-profit ranch, we strive to help kids learn from horses all
that they can teach in a family oriented, safe environment here in St
Augustine. Our riding students come from as far as 60 miles away because of our
programs. We also have more than a 70% return rate from our moms with a 35%
plus referral rate. In short, we are time tested and mom approved!
We have recently added 2 riding instructors, both moms in their own rights, who
now offer lessons during the day for home schoolers. Our summer camp program
begins June 6th. We would appreciate any help you can provide by passing this
on to other
If I can answer any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask. If there is any
other way we can be of service, please let us know. Thank you very much.
Ric Lehman
Haven Horse Ranch
(904) 813-5710
www.havenhorseranch.org
6-22-09
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Party Ponies Riding Lessons
Sonia Thomas rthoma14@bellsouth.net
or 352-472-6721 or cell 665-3107
We are currently offering 1 hour riding sessions at our farm in Newberry for
$25. Students are also offered the opportunity to participate in horse shows
and competitions once their skill level allows. We are now scheduling for
fall and have flexible am and pm hours during the week. We offer a
comprehensive program of both English and Western styles of riding, horse care
and barn management in a caring Christian environment with a strong emphasis on
safety and team work.
8-30-09
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Horse: Beginnner riding lessons (Alachua)
Kaytlyn Arthur (352)
682-2189
I am starting beginner horse back riding lessons $8 for 1/2 hour
or $15 for 1 hour
For more info or to sign up please feel free to call.
10-08-09
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Horses: Pony Paddock at
High Springs
386-853-0615
Pony Paddock at
Specializing in teaching children life lessons through safe horsemanship
8-2-09
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Japanese:
Beginning Japanese Class (Starke)
Elizabeth Gibson 352-468-3801
All ages welcome.
Every Tuesday beginning first Tuesday of Sept.
at 10 am. Classes meet at
8-16-09
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Lady Christendom (for young ladies) and
I am Lisa Hazelton, the
current director of Hope Homeschoolers in
Lady Christendom offers
lessons in civility and etiquette, Scripture memory, domestic cuisine skills,
physical exercise, nutrition, and personal dress and modesty. These camps
run from 10:30 - 1:30 (or 3:30 with the optional extended program) for the
week, with a special mother/daughter tea on Friday at lunch time.
Four of my children have
participated in these camps for the past two years and have thoroughly enjoyed
them! They have learned many lessons from the
We hope to offer these camps in
Thanks for your time!
Lisa
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Looking for a field trip opportunity for your home schoolers? Lake Swan
Outdoor school is the adventure you are looking for! Through our program,
students experience science in the place where it occurs--nature--and walk away
with a hands on experience. All lessons have a biblical base and
spiritual application.
With over 20 classes offeredand located just 25 miles east of
Please call Stacie Farris at 352-475-2828 or email her at lakeswanoutdoor@aol.com for more
information. Visit our website at www.lakeswan.com!
Thanks!
God bless,
Stacie
8-2-09
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Latin
Karen Karppinen karp1248@gmail.com
Latin 100 (first-year high school Latin course for grades 8-12), Latin 200
(second-year high school course), and Latin 300/400 (Prose in odd years, Poetry
in even years) will be offered. The Latin program is a full 4-year
program (Latin 100, 200, 300, 400) using Orberg's Lingua Latina for the first
two years (students love the book!). Online high school Latin classes
meet twice weekly for a live, interactive (video & audio) session.
Students may also attend a live online "help session" once a week
(optional), and ask questions via email at any time. Students submit work
online. Students receive grades with narratives at the end of each
semester, and certificates at the end of the year. National Latin Exam
fees, NJCL/COJCL fees (including National Latin Honor Society fees for those
who qualify), a CD and other materials are included in tuition. The only
cost other than tuition is the Orberg text, which is usually less than $20 on
amazon.com and lasts for both Latin 100 and Latin 200!
www.lonepineclassical.com
10-11-09
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Legacy Clubs: A conservative alternative to Girl
Scouts!
Greetings to Home Educators,
Are you looking for a conservative organization for you and your daughter(s) to
join? Are you looking for a program to help you in your efforts to teach
your daughters your conservative values? You have finally found us!
The only mother and daughter organization in the world -- www.legacyclubs.org .
Legacy Clubs for Mothers and Daughters is the answer for mothers searching for
a conservative alternative to Girl Scouts who desire to pass on their legacy of
conservative family values. If you are a mother who desires to create a strong,
lasting bond with your daughter(s), then this is the organization for you.
Legacy Clubs is perfect for Home Eductors. You already have a support
group that will be interested in also creating a mother/daughter club.
Get started today! Please forward this email to other Home Educators that
you know that will be interestd in starting their Legacy Clubs.
Thank you.
Connie Fielding
Founder of Legacy Clubs for Mothers and Daughters
www.legacyclubs.org
9-28-09
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Math Adventures!! (GNV)
dee@privettes.com
This program is given periodically.
If your child is
Kindergarten age - 3rd grade come join us for a math adventure morning.
You and your child will participate in activities that will help them visualize
and compare fractions, work with measurements and create a board game. As
a bonus you will leave armed with materials and ideas that can help supplement
your curriculum in a fun and exciting way.
The program is co - taught by Lee Anne Privette, a certified math teacher
(M.Ed) and mother of one, and Dee Privette, (B.A.-Ed) experienced homeschool
mom and the mother of 8.
9-28-09
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MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB at
352-378-9337
or www.cornerstone.st or office@cornerstone.st
Club Leader: Dr.
Gordon Gibby 352-331-6639
Formal Meetings 1st and 3rd Friday's of month C-6 3:30-5:00pm
There is a fee. Please ask for info sheet and registration
attachments to be sent to you in e-mail.
2-1-09
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Music Lessons
Kees Boer (352) 335-0399 or keesboer@positive-entertainment.com
I am available to teach classical guitar and drums.
8-17-08
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Music Lessons
The By Ear Musician (GNV)
Promotional Discount!
The
By Ear Musician is pleased to offer a significant discount for first-time
students of home schooling families in our area. Sign up now through December
and pay only $60 tuition for the first month! For full details of this
program, or to register your student, please call Jesse or Claire Johnson at
331-7529
The
By Ear Musician Studio offers lessons in Guitar, Voice, Piano, Drums, Mandolin,
Violin, and Cello. To read testimonials from our student families, please go to
www.TheByEarMusician.com .
10-18-09
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Music Lessons – private instruction in flute,
recorder and fife
Cynthia Martin (352) 336-7403 or cindyandtim@cox.net
I have been teaching private flute lessons for 13 years. I have also
taught recorder and fife for the younger student. My students have ranged
in age from six to sixty. I received a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree
from the
If you would like to immerse more of yourself or your child in music and want
to talk or visit in person about taking flute, recorder or fife lessons, please
give me a call or e-mail.
8-16-09
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Nutrition:
Inspiring Children to Make Healthy Choices
Verna Groger, RD
Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer
www.JoyfullyFit.com
; verna@groger.net
Home: 352-374-7907 Cell: 352-514-1305
When children learn the importance of good nutrition and exercise, they often
become very proactive in taking care of their health. I have weekly Healthy
Family Parties designed to equip and inspire children to go against the
unhealthy tide of our society and commit to good stewardship in the area of
eating and physical activity. I can provide this in my home or anywhere you
like.
These events follow the following format:
I talk a little about why we need antioxidants in our diet, what they are,
where they are found, and how they protect the body from disease. I tell an
interactive story.
The children go into an adjoining room and play Traffic Light Eating while the
moms (dads welcome also) watch Dr. William Sears' 9 Simple Steps to a Healthier
Family Diet DVD (12 minutes).
I share information about a form of concentrated fruits and vegetables
available in a capsule, chewable, or gummie that Dr. Sears and many other
widely known physicians recommend. There is no obligation to buy.
Parents frequently find their children very motivated by what they learn and
empowered to lead the family in making healthy choices. Oftentimes, when
the lessons being taught at home are reinforced by a health professional, it
increases the effectiveness.
The times I'm available to do this are:
All day Friday
Saturday afternoon and evenings
Thursday evenings
Call or email if you're interested or have any questions. Refreshments will be
served. If anyone would like to see the details of the story or the game, go to
the Events page of my website where there are links to the PDF files.
6-28-09
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Guides will provide history and instruction in the use of tools and games from
each program area. Participants will also make a take-home project in each of
the four program areas. Guests can start at any point during the session time
and plan to spend approximately two hours. The museum complex includes a
Timucua Indian hut, a Spanish wattle and daub house, a Florida Pioneer one-room
schoolhouse, and an archaeological dig tent. The museum also includes the
1800's style Old Florida General Store, featuring many unusual and
old-fashioned items.
"Our home school program day has proven very popular over the years,"
said Tracy Suter, manager of
The
For more information about the
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Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers
Peggy Letson
Nomad Backcountry Adventures
peggy@nomadbackcountryadventures.com
802-376-9603
Nomad Backcountry Adventures, an
Our 2009 Adventure Schedule is now posted on our website.
www.nomadbackcountryadventures.com
12-21-08
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Performing Arts:
Madear's Kids World of Stars
Felicia A. Walton, Ph. D.
Artistic Director
madearskidswrld@aol.com
3550 NW 97th Bvld.
(352) 225 - 3939
“An arts based program designed With
Hello,
My name is Felicia and I am the Artistic Director for Madear's Kids World of
Stars. I would like to inform you of a newly developed performing arts
program designed with home school students in mind. We offer an
affordable safe nurturing environment for home school students to study the
arts along with other home school students 2 days a week during school
hours. We at Madear's Kids firmly believe "It takes a village to
raise a child"; we would be honored to be apart of your village.
Respectfully Yours in Christ,
Felicia A. Walton, Ph. D.
Committed to Bringing the Finest Arts Program to our Community!
8-30-09
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Physical Education:
Homeschool P.E. (GNV)
Hello,
My name is Kam Bosket. I am hoping that you can spread the word about our
Homeschool P.E. to your fellow homeschooling families. My company, Inspire
Sports League, is offering Homeschool P.E. to the
As a side note about me, my family and I will be moving to
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I
appreciate any help you can provide in spreading the word to homeschooling
families who may be looking for this opportunity.
Thanks in advance
Kam Bosket
8-30-09
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PIANO, RECORDER/FLUTE OR VOICE LESSONS ($80/mo. for 30 min. lessons, once a week)
VOICE CLASSES (2-4 students per class, ($120 for eight 45-minute classes, once
a week)
Ages 5 and up, grouped by age
Music: from Disney to folk songs to musicals...repertoire geared toward
students' interests
Location: NE Gainesville (Michigan Heights)
Times available: morning and early afternoon, M-F
I'm a music teacher offering a service that I believe would be valuable to home
school families in the area. I
have 18 years private teaching experience and 7 years public and private school
experience teaching music in
Contact Sophia Bergmann bergmannsophia@hotmail.com
or (352) 214-0217
11-9-08
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Piano or Voice Lessons
Rebekah W. Burcham B.M.E.,
M.M.
Home: 386.462.0973
Cell: 352.573.8479
Once again, it is time to begin gearing up for the school year. So what better
time to start something new, like piano or voice lessons? Have you considered
this before but could not find time in your busy afternoon schedule to fit in a
lesson?
My name is Rebekah Burcham
and I teach lessons during the weekdays between 9am and 5pm. I have a degree in
Music Education, a Masters in Music and am currently pursuing a PhD in Music
Education. I have taught in the public school system as an elementary music
teacher, at the community college level, and the private level, teaching
students from ages 4-50.
If you are interested in
more information, please feel free to contact me. I offer the first
lesson as a free trial.
8-2-09
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Piano Lessons (Keystone/Melrose)
Dayna Gonzalez daynagonzalez@hotmail.com or
352-478-4581
I have 8 years of teaching experience in classical piano, meeting and exceeding
11-9-08
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Piano: Suzuki Piano Lessons (NW GNV)
Nancy Hochstetler joyfulsounds@rapidoffice.com or
352-375-8777
Study piano using a very positive, highly motivational method with an
experienced Christian teacher. Parent involvement necessary . Works great
with homeschooling. Ages 4 and up. Call or email for more
information.
Our piano teacher has a few openings for the
Fall. She is an EXCELLENT teacher and we highly recommend her.
~Dee Privette
8-9-09
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Piano Lessons (GNV and surrounding area)
Eric Redmond (352) 336-6294, www.redmondmusic.net , or redmond.music@gmail.com
I'm a homeschooling father of five and have been teaching piano professionally
since 1992. My goal has been to glorify God through excellent,
encouraging teaching. Curriculum includes some music theory (why we do
what we do), ear training (helps to read music or play by ear), and songs that
are a fun challenge to learn and enjoyable to hear. I emphasize different
parts of this curriculum depending on the specific needs and desires of my
students and their families, so talk with me about your goals for music!
I am equipped to teach styles ranging from classical to the best of
contemporary music (including reading chord symbols). My special niche is
teaching interested students how to arrange hymns and praise songs to use in
worship. Many people think you must be born with the ability to arrange
music, but this is not true – it can be taught (and I really enjoy teaching it
). I can teach you in my home studio (tuition is $60/month), but the more
popular option with my students has been for me to teach in their homes (with a
travel fee), freeing up their schedules.
I currently have a few openings at clients' homes (start times are approximate
depending on travel time):
*Monday afternoon in the Keystone/Melrose area from 1pm - 3:30
*Thursday evening in West Gainesville from 6-7pm
*Friday afternoon in
1-18-09
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Piano and Voice Lessons
Samantha wholenotemusic@gmail.com
or 336-392-1362
Interested in playing the
piano or improving your singing skills? Private lessons are now being offered
in piano and voice for students
of all ages! Fun, positive
atmosphere, monthly packages, flexible lesson times, and family discounts are
available. In-home lessons are also offered for an added convenience. For more
information, please call or e-mail.
8-2-09
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Piano Lessons
Crystal Walker 352-485-2128 or saltyforjesus@yahoo.com
If you are interested in lessons for your child in a loving, Christian
environment, please give me a call. I teach beginner to intermediate, or early
advanced piano. I have been playing piano for over 20 years and have played
classical, jazz, contemporary and gospel music. I am very flexible as far as
location and price. My starting rate is $40/month. For a sample of my playing,
listen to this:
http://sites.google.com/site/walkerben/Jesus,KeepMeNeartheCross.m4a
10-11-09
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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Homeschool Day
November 12, 2009
Attend educational workshops
specifically designed for homeschoolers. Tickets will go on sale on
October 6, 2009.
Contact Bob Callister at
386-761-1821 ext. 18 or via email at bobcallister@ponceinlet.org for
more information.
Go to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse web site: www.ponceinlet.org
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Pray Then Play Sports
Many different
churches participate in this sports program. Here are two:
Westside Baptist
http://www.westsidebaptist.org/templates/con13bl/Details.asp?id=32671&PID=335887
First Baptist of
High Springs
http://www.fbchighsprings.org/index.html
You can go to their web site
to see which churches near you are participating.
www.praythenplay.com
9-1-08
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Precious Girls Club
Lisa Shaw
BSM Media561.818.4806 or lshaw@bsmmedia.com
I work at BSM Media and we are working with Precious Moments. I
would like to introduce you to the Precious Moments brand and their mission of
keeping young girls innocent and sweet. In keeping with that goal,
Precious Moments is introducing a new product line and an interactive virtual
world website for girls 4-8 years old. This new concept is called the Precious
Girls Club and is a virtual world that inspires, enriches and encourages that
all too brief moment in a girl’s life journey: being a precious little
girl.
Unlike most of the sites developed for our little girls, the Precious Girls
Club site will be grounded in truths from the Bible and will be designed to
help Christian girls grow in their faith. The site will be filled with
fun and exciting games, quests and virtual charms that can reward good behavior
in the virtual world, as well as in the external world. The site, www.preciousgirlsclub.com will
launch at the beginning of September.
9-28-09
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PSAT Test
You are invited to participate in the PSAT at Cornerstone. PSAT Registration
Form
The Preliminary SAT /National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a
co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship
Corporation (NMSC). It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice
for the SAT Reasoning Test. It also gives students a chance to enter the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs. The
PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing
skills.
Cornerstone will be offering the PSAT on Saturday, October 17 at 8 AM. The fee for homeschoolers
is $30. To confirm your seat, please contact the office. (office@cornerstone.st
or 352 378-9337).
Students will do well to prepare for the test because doing well opens many
doors at colleges and scholarshipsall over the country. Cornerstone has had at
least one 11th grade student each year in the National Merit Scholarship pool.
Practice tests are available at http://www.cornerstone.st/advising.php
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Robotics (GNV)
Jeff Knack 352-222-6760 or info@cornerstonerobotics.org
Electronics Technology and Robotics 1 will be offered for the 2008-2009 school year as a credited course.
The class is open to
Course info may be found at:
http://cornerstonerobotics.org/curriculum/lessons_year1/course%20outline%20and%20pretest_2008.pdf
Course curriculum link:
http://cornerstonerobotics.org/curriculumyear1.php
The Cornerstone Robotics web site is:
http://cornerstonerobotics.org
9-28-09
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SAT Preparation Courses Online
September 28
During these live online SAT Preparation courses, students can hear/speak to
the instructor via Skype and view the instructors using a webcam. Parents love
this because their children can interact with the instructor to ask questions
and receive feedback without ever leaving their home!
Four sessions are offered in preparation for each SAT exam. Students can take all four or just one. The cost is $30. For more information, call Barbara Frazier at 352-255-2921 or visit www.floridamathinstitute.com .
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SAT:
"Master the SAT" Seminar
with Jean Burk,
October 14-15, The Young Chef's
Academy 6824 Aloma Ave.
Jean Burk will be personally teaching her class using her College Prep
Genius materials. She was a popular presenter at the FPEA Florida Homeschool
Convention in
The cost is $99 (workbook included). For information, e-mail thomandjody@aol.com or visit www.collegeprepgenius.com .
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SAT SEMINAR (
This January and early February 2010, I will be in the
In Christ,
Jim Stobaugh
jpstobaugh@aol.com
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SAT Prep Class
Homeschool Connection SAT Prep Registration Form
http://cornerstone.st/_docs/Form-HomeschoolConnection-SAT-Registration.pdf
Would you like to have someone come along side you to prepare your student for
the SAT? Cornerstone is offering an SAT Prep Course (at a fraction of the cost
of other small group courses offered by big name companies) to help your
student prepare for Bright Futures scholarships and college applications.
The course will consist of
eight 90-minute class meetings. Class will be held at
About the Course: Thursdays, Sept. 17 to
Thursday, November 19, 2009 (8 class meetings - no meeting on
Oct. 15)
Time: 10:30 am to 12 noon. (Alternate time is 2:30 pm to 4 pm Thursdays. Please
let me know your preference.)
This course is designed for
homeschooled students preparing to take the SAT for admission to college and/or
Bright Futures eligibility. The course will be customized for you personally.
You will meet with me in a small group setting for 90-minutes weekly. Class
time will be devoted to analyzing and strengthening weak areas, learning test
taking strategies, and any necessary review of concepts. You will first be
assessed on all three components (critical reading, math and writing), by
taking a practice SAT test. Assignments will then be customized for you to work
especially in the areas that you desire to improve. If you plan to take the
PSAT test on October 17th, this class will prepare you for that test, too. Lots
of practice and being very familiar with the types of questions is key to doing
well on these tests! Purchase of the preparation book offered by the College
Board, (the maker of the SAT test),called The Official SAT Study Guide Second
Edition will be required. It may be purchased at this link: www.collegeboard.com
or for cheaper at www.amazon.com ($12.86.)
About the instructor: Mrs. Sue Spencer
BA - University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A. in Organismal and Cellular
Biology
Mrs. Spencer is a homeschool mother of five, with three college graduates (all
of whom have successfully made the transition from college to career), and two
still in high school. She has twelve years of teaching experience, including
11+ years homeschooling. She teaches Pre-Algebra Honors, Algebra I, Beginning
Latin, and SAT Test Prep at
E: spencer@cornerstone.st
T: 352-378-9337
ALSO …..
PSAT Test
You are invited to participate in the PSAT at Cornerstone. PSAT Registration
Form
The Preliminary SAT /National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a
co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship
Corporation (NMSC). It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice
for the SAT Reasoning Test. It also gives students a chance to enter the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs. The
PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and
writing skills.
Cornerstone will be offering the PSAT on Saturday, October 17 at 8 AM. The fee for homeschoolers
is $30. To confirm your seat, please contact the office. (office@cornerstone.st
or 352 378-9337).
Students will do well to prepare for the test because doing well opens many
doors at colleges and scholarshipsall over the country. Cornerstone has had at
least one 11th grade student each year in the National Merit Scholarship pool.
Practice tests are available at http://www.cornerstone.st/advising.php
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Sewing:
Beginning Sewing Class (GNV)
Carla Bolender 352-215-9244 or weirdcatart@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Carla Bolender, Sarah Burks is my mom. I am a former homeschool
student and now an art major at
I am offering a sewing class in my friend's home. The classes will be once a
week on fridays, beginning friday the 30th of
October through friday the 20th of November.
If you are intersted in this, let me know your preference about times.
There are two options available - 9-11AM or 4-6PM Fridays.
I will choose the time based on the responses I get. Please let me know your
preference as soon as possible. I will contact all interested by Oct 17
with the class time and to get a final head count to buy appropriate
supplies.
This is a beginning level class, teaching sewing machine safety and sewing
skills that will build on the knowledge learned in the
classes before. We will complete several projects, possibly including a
draw-string bag, an apron, a cute cat purse, and a small back pack.
Projects and fabric will be somewhat geared towards Christmas.
Class size is limited. Ages 7 and up. $50 for four days. All supplies included.
Payment due October the 30th.
Email me at weirdcatart@gmail.com
or call me at 352-215-9244 or my mom at 352-338-7592 with questions or to
register.
Thank you so much!
Carla
10-11-09
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Science:
New Research Methods Class
Greg Landry, M.S.
I'm excited about a new college prep class I've been working on for a while..
"Research Methods in the Sciences"
It will be offered for the first time in
the spring (January) semester. Also for the first time, I'll be
offering a spring / fall sequence for my two semester, 9th-12th grade level
Human Anatomy and Physiology and Biology classes.
Seven items in this message.
1. New Spring Classes - Registration Now Open
2. New Fall, Weekend Anatomy Camp
3. New "Creation Research Paper Contest" Now Open
4. 17 Minute Classroom Recording
5. Thoughts on Daughters.. and Sons
6. Saturday's Free 45 Minute Online Seminar
7. College Professor Critiques Homeschoolers
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1. Spring (January) classes are now open for registration with a 30% discount through September 30.
-- Research Methods in the Sciences (9th - 12th grade)
-- Biology (9th - 12th grade)
-- Pre-Biology (6th-9th grade)
-- Anatomy and Physiology (9th - 12th grade)
-- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (6th - 9th grade)
-- Forensic Anatomy CSI (8th - 12th grade)
-- CLEP / ACT Science Prep (9th - 12th grade)
Details are here..
www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/OnlineClasses.htm
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2. We've just opened registration for a new Anatomy and Physiology Fall Weekend
Camp.
October 30 - November 1, 2009
Detials are here..
www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/AnatomyCamps.htm
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3. We just started a new "Creation Research Paper Contest"
This is a great way for students to practice their research, writing, APA, and
thinking skills!
4th - 10th Place: $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
Details are here..
www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/contest.htm
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4. We've put a 17 minute recording from our "classroom" on the site.
This recording discusses our online classes and enables you to see what our
"classroom" is like. Click the red starburst about half way down the
page..
www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/OnlineClasses.htm
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5. I've put several items from past issues on our site, such as "Cadaver
Lab Funnies", "Thoughts on Daughters.. and Sons", and "My
Daughter - God's Hand"..
www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/Newsletter.htm
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6. Saturday's free 45 minute seminar will be..
==> "Top 10 Academic Homeschooling Mistakes"
Watch for details via email Saturday morning
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7. College Professor Critiques Homeschoolers
Read the article here..
www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/critique.htm
Thanks - have a great week!
Greg
Greg Landry, M.S.
Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
office: 828-265-4101
Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com
www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com
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Spanish:
Beginning Spanish Class (Starke)
Elizabeth Gibson 352-468-3801
Every Tuesday. All ages welcome. Classes are separated by age and
start at 12 noon.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn Spanish from a 5 year veteran
missionary to
8-16-09
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Spanish:
Hola!
Club Espanola meets in
Club Espanola
Case de Sullivan
1:00 to 3:00 pm
For directions call (352)
495-4226
7-15-09
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Spanish:
Beginning Spanish Class (Starke)
Elizabeth Gibson
352-468-3801
Every Tuesday. All
ages welcome. Classes are separated by age and start at 12 noon.
This is a wonderful
opportunity to learn Spanish from a 5 year veteran missionary to
8-2-09
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Speech:
IMPACT Speech and Debate Club (GNV)
Shared by: Mardy Freeman
Hi Everyone! I'm sending a quick note out to
to let you all know about a really wonderful opportunity that our kids have
participated in for the past few years: the IMPACT Speech and Debate Club here
in Gainesville. I can't say enough good about it, really. It's run
by Susan Minchin and her children, Joy, Joshua and
However, students will have opportunities to compete in regional events if they like. We've had a student who went on to place fourth at a regional event (one place shy of being able to compete at national level), and sometimes a child will place lower, or sometimes not win anything at all. We've even had a couple of students who attend club but decided not to compete. ALL of the kids were glad they were a part of IMPACT. They learned, and were given a platform to practice, very good public speaking skills - the best, really. And they had a lot of fun. So much that our caboose Joel (14) just signed up for another year.
Here are the details:
IMPACT Speech and Debate Club (GNV)
Joy Minchin: joyousservant@gmail.com
or (352) 222-2877 or www.freewebs.com/gainesville_impact
Gainesville IMPACT Speech and Debate Club will be kicking off the 2009-2010
season soon! We plan to hold an informal, informational meeting at 3:00 in the
afternoon on Friday, August 28th,
at
The purpose of our club is to equip young people with communication skills and
build character in their lives so that they can glorify God and make an impact
in their world. "And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for
such a time as this?"
We would love to help your family improve their communication! If you have any
questions or would like to know more, please visit our website, e-mail me or
give me a call.
9-6-09
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Sports - Homeschool SportsNet
e-mail: info@hspn.net
Phone: 540.636.3713
Web: www.hspn.net
The Homeschool SportsNet (HSPN) is the only national organization dedicated to
the promotion of any and all homeschool sports. The web-site ( www.hspn.net ) is the most visited homeschool
sports web-site in the country and their exclusive team locator pages, lists
and identifies homeschool sports organizations for each state.
6-22-09
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Homeschool Activity Day (
Hello! We are very excited to announce our next homeschool activity
day here at the
Thanks!
Susan Graffweg
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
904.829.0745 x 223
sgraffweg@staugustinelighthouse.com
Shipwreck Discovery -
Wednesday October 7,
2010: 10:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 3:00
$5.00 per student / $6.00 per adult
Experience the excitement of maritime history as it relates to the St.
Augustine Lighthouse including aspects of underwater archaeology. Two
hour sessions, beninning at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm.
Station One: Down Below the
Waves
A participatory presentation of songs and stories that look into our maritime
heritage especially as it relates to underwater archaeology with Chris Kastle
our Director of Education, an internationally acclaimed performer.
Station Two: Basics of
Underwater Archaeology
A member of our outstanding Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program here at
the museum, will discuss and demonstrate the use of a variety of equipment used
by underwater archaeologists as well as the requirements to be an underwater
archaeologist and will also talk about current LAMP projects.
Station Three: The
Lighthouse
Students will learn about the historic challenges of navigating the
We are limited to 30 students per time, so be sure to reserve your place early!
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Swim Lessons: Ready, Set Swim (GNV)
Private & Small Group Swim Lessons
By Kathie Frison (352) 378-3336 or 2home2school@bellsouth.net
*Families with multiple students discount: first student: $11.00, second
student $9.00, three and fourth $8.00, per lesson*
First lesson free
$11.00/per lesson
Lessons in our NW GNV home pool
Small classes (3-4students) are available for $8.00 per lesson per
student.
I am American Red Cross certified in WSI (Water Safety Instructor = Swim
Teacher), FIT (Fundamentals of Instructor Training), CPR in Infant, Child and
Adult and First Aid.
I have worked with children for over 30 year now. I have homeschooled my three
kids since 1996. I have taught many classes with fun hands-on techniques and
have experience with all kinds of learners. I also taught in Preschool and had
my own Family Daycare business for 4 years. I believe learning should be fun
and I teach using all the senses to enhance every ones learning abilities with
fun games and lots of practice. These are private lessons that are taught to
the individual’s needs and in accordance with the “Learn To Swim” guidelines
set forth by the American Red Cross. Participants will receive an American Red
Cross Certificate upon completion of leveled skills enrolled in according to
the guidelines set forth by the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety
program “Learn To Swim”. All students receive an Achievement Card.
I have a passion for swimming and would love to help others enjoy the water as
much as I do. If you have any other questions please feel free to call or email
me at: (352)-378-3336 or 2home2school@bellsouth.net
~ Kathie Frison
6-7-09
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TeenPact
TeenPact
What is TeenPact you ask? Teen Pact is a wonderful, hands on learning
experience held in
For complete details,
additional discounts and for online registration, see website, www.teenpact.com .
5-27-09
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Theater:
Children's Theater (GNV)
Rhonda Wilson 352-870-0064
Hello,
I was given your email by one of the parents participating in the Star Cente
Childrens Theatre program. The
Auditions will be held on Monday, September
21st at 5:30 P.M. Kids should be prepared to sing a song
of their choice and read from a script. The production Fee is $125.
This cost is to cover royalties, materials and expenses of the show.
Auditions will be held at the Downtown Arts complex,
Thank you
Rhonda Wilson
9-20-09
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Let's hear the hammer and
nails making noise!!
Kids receive a cute apron
and either pins or patches for each project.
Home Depot stores offer the 1st Saturday of the month for their
building clinics.
Lowe's stores offer the 2nd and 4th Saturday's of the month
for their building clinics.
And the clinics are ...
FREE!!
3-1-09
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The
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens offers a wide variety of education programs at the
PepsiCo Foundation Education Campus. These programs are available to the
many home-schooled children in Northeast Florida and
Programs for Individual
Home School Students run from August through February. See web site for
schedule and registration.
http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/education/homeschool.asp
10-2-09
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(Back to the Top)
IDEAS
Fall Crafts
http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/seasons/fall/
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Play a healthy kid at the doctor’s office! (GNV)
Shared by: Meredith Overstreet
The University of Florida College of Medicine first year medical students are
learning how to talk to children and examine them. We need children
between the ages of 4 and 12 (or older if willing to play a 11 or 12 year old)
to answer questions and to have a brief physical exam of their ears, nose,
throat, heart, lungs, height, and weight. Children should come with a
parent or guardian to play their parent or guardian.
Friday October 30 7:30 a.m. –
12:30 p.m.
(You may sign up for just 7:30 to 10:00 or 10 - 12:30)
At the Harrell Professional Development & Assessment Center
J. Hillis Miller Health Science Center
Directions and parking reimbursement provided
All participants will receive a coupon for an ice cream cone
To sign up or ask more questions please contact:
Jenika Christmas, 265-0651 or jenika.christmas@medicine.ufl.edu
Thanks for your help!
Melanie Hagen, MD
Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
Course Director
Essentials of Patient Care
hagenm@shands.ufl.edu
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Cool Flashcard Maker Online!
www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards
10-11-09
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Roads to Learning - Autumn Treasures
TOS is offering a free download
of Autumn Treasures. It looks like a great resource for kids K-4th. Just
thought I would share that info with you. ~Angela
Are you ready to learn, have fun, and go for adventure? Your wait is over--your
FREE download of Autumn Treasures is now available! The Old Schoolhouse and
Amanda Bennett have been working hard to create a new and innovative
homeschooling product--one that seamlessly blends the unit study concept and
lapbooking fun into one great adventure.
www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=429&products_id=12934
10-11-09
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T.O.S.
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
offers The New School Year ... FREE!!!
Download Link:
http://thehomeschoolmagazine.com/ebook/TheNewSchoolYear/download.html
9-20-09
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Blank Graphic Organizers
Several to choose from
including Venn diagram
Just in case you were looking for these.... I know they are handy for beginning
writers (and sometimes good for helping us visual learners organize our
thoughts)!
Link:
www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer
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SolarWeek
Jim Stryder
NASA-Soho/UN-IHY '07
&
UC-Berkeley
Tel. (954) 577-0462
Email: rjusa1@peoplepc.com
Hello Homeschool Teachers,
Well, its time again for the SolarWeek online event! You can preview it at;
www.solarweek.org
Planning currently is targeting (OCT 5-9), though some portions of the website
are not updated (yet), it will be shortly!
Again, for those of you who are teaching science, astronomy, Earth science,
etc, this is an excellent event to engage your students, and its FREE! There is
no charge to participate! I wanted to let you know that aspect, since I've
taken questions previously asking me about that.
For those of you who would register, there is no charge whatsoever, nor do you
even have to register!
During the week long event, students can submit questions to this highly
talented field of actual working scientists on a variety of subjects. Check out
the (Message Board). While your at it, take a close look at just who is
answering the questions, especially if your seeing this for the very first
time, you will be surprised! Just look for the (Meet The Scientists) section
and click!
If you have any questions feel free to write me back.
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Milk jug lunch boxes and More!!
Cool Crafts!
http://www.utahdealdiva.com/2009/08/back-to-school-reusable-style.html
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The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/
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Making a Rainbow
Charlie was watching Curious
George on PBS and came to me to show me how to make a rainbow!! We had a
flashlight and water and it worked!! Here's something I Googled:
www.andybrain.com/sciencelab/2007/12/30/how-to-make-your-own-rainbow-and-meet-roy-g-biv/
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Homeschool Freebie Of The Day
The Erskine Family
www.HomeschoolFreebieOfTheDay.com
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For gardeners, fall’s harvest starts with today’s
work
By Rick Allen
Staff writer - GNV Sun
www.gainesville.com/article/20090808/ARTICLES/908079954/1004/stormpost&tc=email_newsletter
www.edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/VH/VH02100.pdf
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Wings Educational Resource
Kara Lynch teacher@wingsed.com
I am a longtime Christian elementary educator with a passion for enriching
curriculum. This has led me to develop a convenient, quality online
educational resource website for teachers, parents and home schoolers of K-4
students.
www.wingsed.com
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Learning Sites
What a fantastic idea for
middle school students – project led learning.
www.yguideacademy.com/ProjectLedLearning.html
Really wish this had been
around when my son was younger.
For teens - micro business www.yguideacademy.com/MicroBusiness.html
A little pricey for our
budget but something worth considering.
8-2-09
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Driving Log for Teens
Here is a page with the hours and log sheet.
www.flhsmv.gov/teens/parent_role4.html
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G.C.F. LearnFree.org
The freedom to learn what
you want, when you want, absolutely free!
7-19-09
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Official USPS Abbreviations
www.usps.com/ncsc/lookups/usps_abbreviations.html#s
State Abbreviations
Street Suffixes
Secondary Unit Designators
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Read G. A. Henty Online
Hello,
My name is Zachary Miller, and I was homeschooled almost all my life. One of my
favorite things to do in my free time was to read all the books by G. A. Henty.
The only thing is, I never actually read ALL the books, because my family could
not afford to buy them all.
Henty books are one of the most popular book series with homeschoolers, and are
one of the best ways to learn history, but should families really have to pay
over $1200 just to read them all? Well, I don’t think so, and that’s why I
started the company G. A. Henty Online. What we do is provide a way for
families to be able to enjoy some of the greatest historical fiction novels of
all time, without breaking the bank. In fact, we are the only company in the
world that can provide you with some of the rarest stories Henty ever wrote.
You can find out more about what we offer at: www.gahentyonline.com
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Shoney's Kids Club
Get a free kids meal on your
birthday!
http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=e558d19dd344d8ddd7cc6748d&id=b27a3b0b51&e=4bebff4910
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The Smorgas-Board Game
A Game of Healthy Food Choices
Children have fun learning about the six food groups and making healthy food
choices!
www.creativeimaginations.net/Nutrition-Pyramid_Smorgas-board_Game.html
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Future Christian Homemakers Book for home
instruction
Free to download for a short
time. Read this post for more info: www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2009/06/free-download-of-future-christian-homemakers-handbook.html
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Art History
Picturing America Teaching
Resource available online at:
http://edsitement.neh.gov/special_features_view.asp?id=7
Some of us in the G'ville area applied and were rewarded the printed materials.
But, everyone can view them and use them for free at their website! It's great
and our evaluator LOVED them.
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What's in Season?
www.441market.com/seasonbymonth.htm
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An Encouraging Word Subscription
**Great publications!!!**
WHATEVER YOU CAN AFFORD SUBSCRIPTIONS!
Don't let the economy get you down! Remember, you and your friends can
subscribe to any of our magazines, including our magazine for Christian women,
An Encouraging Word, for WHATEVER YOU CAN AFFORD! That is our gift from the
Lord to you.
www.anencouragingword.net
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Wal-mart FREE Samples
http://walmart.triaddigital.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples-And-Trials.aspx
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CREATIVE WRITING
As beautiful as a garden in bloom is the ability to write well!!
www.thefathersbooks.com/writing.htm#CreativeWriting-Header
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Christian-owned Horse Magazine
Hi there!
My name is Mandee Widrick and I am the editor of a Christian-owned horse
magazine based out of NY. Being a homeschool graduate myself, I would like to
introduce to you Bit & Bridle, as I believe it may be of interest
to your homeschool group. This magazine is not only great for young horse
owners, but it is also directed at those who aren't fortunate enough to have
their own horse. We feature interviews with top horsemen such as Lew Sterrett
and John Lyons, advice from certified veterinarians and other professionals,
subscriber interaction and contests, fictional and true stories, and much more.
We are also now accepting freelance submissions from young writers and
photographers over the age of 16. The website is www.bitandbridlemag.com
for anyone who would like more information. This magazine prints bi-monthly,
and subscriptions are available for $15 (US funds) per year. (Sample issues are
$3 each and available by request.)
Advertising space is also available for business owners, starting at only $30
per issue.
Sincerely,
Mandee Widrick
Phone: 315-222-3119
Email: mandee@bitandbridlemag.com
Online: www.bitandbridlemag.com
2-15-09
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Website to Check Reading Level
www.arbookfind.com (click on “advanced
search”)
This is a website designed for the Accelerated Reader program for public
schools. The students read books and then take an online test for
comprehension. They earn points if they pass the test and the school receives
some kind of reward for the points the students earn. We don’t participate in
the program, but I have found the website helpful for checking on the
approximate reading level for books we read. You can query the database by
title, author or reading level. The reading levels are by grade, by month. For
example 3.4 would be third grade, fourth month. Of course the reading levels
are somewhat subjective so I would only use it as a guide and not a diagnostic
tool.
2-1-09
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Art: Millers Pads & Paper
www.millerpadsandpaper.com
If you'd like to recieve Miller's Free Art Newsletter via email 4 times a year,
please email us at:
info@millerpadsandpaper.com .
You will recieve the next issue when it becomes available! Just send a note
stating you'd like to receive the Art Newsletter.
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The Power of Fathers
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting_stages/the_power_of_fathers.aspx
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Auto Upkeep Homeschool Curriculum Kit
Have teens in your homeschool co-op group been asking for a hands-on elective?
The Auto Upkeep Homeschool Curriculum Kit has the resources needed to
homeschool students on basic car care, maintenance, repair, and ownership. The
kit includes the Auto Upkeep textbook, Auto Upkeep paperback workbook, and a CD
with PowerPoint slides, chapter tests, exams, and answer keys. Auto Upkeep helps
teens discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle
roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively
with technicians - all while saving money. To view all homeschool kit options
and to download a FREE sample chapter, go to www.AutoUpkeep.com/kit
Look for us this winter in the following magazines:
Homeschool Today
The Old Schoolhouse
Home School Enrichment
The LINK Homeschool Magazine
Sincerely,
Michael Gray
Educator, Author, Publisher
Rolling Hills Publishing
242 Eagle Flight
Ozark, MO 65721
Phone: 800-918-READ
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BIBLE BATTLES
Please drop in and take a look!
www.letticebell.com
We are especially thrilled about this new book since our 15 yr old daughter is
the co-author and illustrator - and she has just done an outstanding job of it.
We are so proud of her!
(Amazing what these homeschoolers can do, isn't it?)
All the extra goodies we've got lined up to celebrate the release of this new
book will only be available for a short time... so please consider adding
this book to your Christmas list now - or get it so you'll be ready for
"back to school" time in January.
These are just too good to pass up!
Your Friends,
The Erskine Family
www.HomeschoolFreebieOfTheDay.com
www.HomeschoolRadioShows.com
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad for Teens by Robert T. Kiyosaki
I used this for our financial/ entrepreneur lessons.
http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teens-Money-That/dp/0446693219/ref=pd_sim_b_img_6
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Free Character Journal
www.characterjournal.com
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Chart Jungle Printables!
Books Read from the Library
http://www.chartjungle.com/schoolhome/library.html
Reading Chart
http://www.chartjungle.com/schoolhome/readingchart.html
Preschool Diploma
http://www.chartjungle.com/schoolhome/preschooldiploma.html
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Lapbook Lessons, Free Lapbooks!
www.lapbooklessons.com
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Homeschooling Boys
http://familyclassroom.net/hsboys/
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Easy Lessons for the Little Ones at Home
Sunday School Books in 19th
Century
http://digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/ssb/display.cfm?TitleID=500&Format=jpg&PageNum=1
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Bible Drill
www.teachingtruth.org/bibleDrill/A/drill.cgi
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God's World News
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A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Florida.htm
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The Joy FM
BBN
www.bbnradio.org/WCM4/Default.aspx?alias=www.bbnradio.org/wcm4/english
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Welcome To Homeschooling The Easy
Way E
Brought to you by:
Cindy Rushton and Rushton Family Ministries
See Us Online!
Time Out--To Fill YOUR Cup!
Parched? Dry? Weary in your well doing? You are not alone! Studies overwhelmingly
show that today’s Christian woman is busier than ever balancing more demands
than ever before! The typical Christian woman balances a wide variety of
demands ranging from marriage to mothering to homemaking to homeschooling to
home-business/career to ministry, in addition to somehow fitting in time to
develop and deepen her relationship with the Lord ..
Read the article at:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/CindyRushton/67289/
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Urban Legends
Ever wonder about all those
circulating e-mail stories? Check out Urban Lengends Reference Pages!
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Do you need a
good Bible study site?
Crosswalk.com has study tools and Bibles in may
versions. You can look up words or verses!
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Above Rubies
Recipes for Health (on
left-hand side) - Our Daily Bread
"Prior to the 1900;s
most flour was milled locally and bread was baked at home. God designed the
wheat kernel, as well as other grains, to perfectly store the nutrients within.
Once broken open, as in milling, the nutrients immediately begin to oxidize.
Within about 72 hours, 90 per cent of over 30 nutrients are virtually gone.
Since the germ oil causes the flour to turn rancid very quickly, only enough
grain was ground each day to meet the needs of the community. This meant that just
about every family was gathering their manna daily."
More at:
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The
The Hope Chest Web Site is hosted by
Virginia Knowles. It includes selected articles from The Hope Chest Home
School Newsletter (available only by e-mail)
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No Greater Joy
We
support successful child-training and family relationships, homeschooling,
and more!
Partners in building families,
Michael and Debi Pearl
No Greater Joy Ministries
1000
www.nogreaterjoy.org
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Anne's Homey Place
If your family
life needs some "first
aid", you
probably don't have the time or emotional energy to sort through the thousands
of web sites listed at Anne's
http://www.anneshomeyplace.com/Family%20First%20Aid.htm
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MINISTRY SERVICE
Lena Bush at Mamabear727@cs.com
or (352) 372-7687 at home or (352) 376-4052 at church
For all
homeschoolers!
Tuesday
8:00 - 12:00
Wednesday
8:00 - 4:00
Thursday
8:00 - 12:00
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Angie Booth Memorial
Library (GNV)
Juli Stewart mandjstewart@cox.net
For all homeschoolers!
This curriculum
library is housed at
The hours are
the same as her library and just kindly ask about being able to go in a browse
around. It has been straightened up lately, although it still needs some
work, I believe one can find something in there better now! :-)
Also, when you leave ...
please let
Please put your
name on the sign out sheet along with the books you borrowed. And when
you return the books, please put a line through your name. You may check
items out as long as you need.
When you bring
items back, please re-shelve. If time does not permit you to do this,
please put your name on the bag you brought the books in so your name can
be crossed out. Thanks so much!
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Nursing Home Parties (GNV)
Lena Bush Mamabear727@cs.com
or (352) 372-7687 at home or (352) 376-4052 at church
Hello, partying friends!
November schedule:
Monday November 2 popcorn at Signature at 2:30
Tuesday November 3 popcorn at Park Meadows at 2:30
Monday November 9 popcorn at Gainesville Health Care at 2"30
Tuesday November 10 popcorn ay Altrusa at 2:00
Monday November 16 birthday at Signature at 2:30
Tuesday November 17 birthday at Park Meadows
Some of you have asked for the December schedule, but looking at
my calendar I see I need to check with one of the homes before I give you
that schedule.
Much thanks for all your help and encouragement!
In His love,
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High School Books Needed
Ann Arthur (386) 462-7973
We have a good friend who is
a single mom and out of work. We just recently found out that she has not
been able to buy school books for her high school child. So we were
wondering if anyone has any High school books they might want to donate to help
them out. I know they are really in eed of math (algeba1 or
geometry) any science and english. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. I would be more than happy to come pick them up.
10-18-09
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Who Dropped Books Off?
Juli Stewart mandjstewart@cox.net
Hi all!
If you dropped off:
Managers fo Their Homes
Learn at Home 5th Grade
Teacher's Treasury
Homeschooling: Questions
Asked Most of the Time
Please e-mail me back so I
can cross your name off the sign in sheet! Thanks so much!
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Over Due Books at Pine Grove Media Library
Lena Bush at Mamabear727@cs.com or
(352) 372-7687 at home or (352) 376-4052 at church
Hi all,
I have been helping
Cissy
Marcia Falleck - books due Nov. 30, 2005
? Woloszyn - books due Mar. 29, 2009
Jeremy Jackson - Kidnapped;
The Rescue ... Due ??
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Christmas Wishlist Idea
Kolleen Heck heckjunk@bellsouth.net
I have been trying to think
of a way that so many things could be done a little different at our house this
Christmas. I haven’t been able to get our son to give up some of his toys for
others. This year money is tighter for most everyone. I was thinking if we
could each make Christmas lists of things that you want to bless your family
with, but can’t afford to this year. You can dream as big as a piano and
as small as a Lego.
It would give all of us a chance to help fill the Christmas list of eachother,
with items we have in our own homes. If Caleb, our son saw that someone really
could use an item, he would be able to meet that need with a more giving heart.
Usually we try to donate items to the used stores, but then if it doesn’t sell
he sees it and it makes him sad, this way he knows it will bless someone.
I was thinking we all have books we have read and don’t need anymore, DVD’s,
crafts we will never finish, clothes that would bless someone’s children or
tools your husband would consider giving to another husband if we knew the need
of another who could use it.
We all have strange nick
knacks that maybe would be something a grandparent collects that you could give
to someone.
For example: Caleb loves Rescue Heroes, I’d like to give my husband a Godly
book with humor. My mother-in-law loves Christmas (Santas from around the
world), my sister in law loves Cows....Caleb keeps eyeballing a new game, but I
think full price for a year or less using it, I would rather find it used.
Another thing we do. We are the type of family that has Santa on the side. So,
some of the more used items we get, I place them together and declare them:
"From the island of misfit toys."
I guess I am thinking a couple of different things ... we as a family can bless
someone else, my attic isn’t really considered being a good steward or the
closet in mothballs, blessing others is like storing treasures in heaven,
letting others know a need or a want is okay, God doesn’t mind His children
asking for help. Sometimes we think it must be selfish to ask for
something. It was mentioned that people are willing to give, but have a hard
time asking. But the truth I have found is it is sad to deny someone
else the blessing of blessing us.
***
Here's the plan, if you could
send me your Christmas wishlist (it could also be for down the road a birthday
gift), sizes, colors, whatever details you need to include to help us all find
these items in our own homes, and email it to me, Kolleen
Attention: Christmas List at heckjunk@bellsouth.net
... I can then give Juli (Titus 2 Homeschoolers Newsletter) a collective list
for her to send out. We would need your email address and phone
numbers. You can then notify the person from the list you could bless and
set up a way to get the item to them.
Thanks for listening.
~Kolleen
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Looking for a Sponsor
Yhonny lives North of La Paz
in a very remote area. Many homes don't even have running water and
electricity. Yhonny doesn't have a father in the home and he has 3 siblings.
Average income in this area is about $114/month. I sponsor a child in that same
student center.
Sponsoring him involves:
1. Praying for him.
2. Writing him a letter of encouragement from time to time.
3. $38/month.
The order that I wrote this in is the right order. The prayers and the letters
are far more important than the $38. The reason being is that the children
really love their sponsors and they really look for the letters from the
sponsors.
I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone may have.
This is an interview, that I did with the President of Compassion. It also
provides a lot of information
http://www.positive-entertainment.com/interviews/drwessstafford.htm
Thank you so much for looking into helping this little boy! Prov.
31:8,9
Blessings,
Kees
(310) 933-4284
http://www.compassion.com/keesboer
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Warm Up
Odette Hinson mhinson615@aol.com & Juli
Stewart mandjstewart@cox.net
Hi all,
We would like to invite
anyone who loves to knit and crochet to make some squares for Warm Up
America! This will be an ongoing ministry. Odette and Juli will
take the squares and put them together to make an blanket and donate
them. See Warm Up America web page for patterns and other great
information. Just pass along squares to us whenever you see us!
We'll keep ya'll posted on our next donated blanket!
Blessings.
Here's our blankets: http://members.cox.net/mandjstewart/t2/blanket/
Thanks!
www.warmupamerica.org
6-28-09
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Magazines Needed
One of the nursing homes has asked for magazines. They read them and then
use the pictures for craft time. If you have magazines you could share,
please bring them to the Media Library and I will pass them on where they can
be used! Thank you!
In His love,
Mamabear727@cs.com
5-24-09
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Helping Hands Outreach Ministries Inc.
c/o Jan Carroll - Social Worker / Director
Waldo, FL
352-468-2268
jmykidsmom@aol.com
I want everyone to know that we are the ONLY organization in our area that
helps with these items: FOOD, CLOTHING, SHOES and TOYS.
We have also partnered with another ministry through our church and when we
have extra items that we cannot use we are now sending items to the Appalachian
Mountain areas. My sister and her husband, along with two other couples are
going several times a year to take clothing, toys and food items.
We are desperate for food for our local food pantry.
We need any and all kinds of canned foods and pantry type items.
We will even take EXPIRED items as I cook meals for others several items a
week.
We are always in much need of CHILDREN'S CLOTHING and SHOES,along with Chest of
Drawers and /or Dressers, End Tables (NO glass tops-PLEASE) and good clean Twin
Mattresses and Box Springs along with Sheets and Pillowcases and Blankets for
them.
We will take any and all good clean unstained and torn clothing and shoes of
any size and type.
I am in
People should email me at: jmykidsmom@aol.com
with the word DONATIONS in the subject line and I will get with them on a pick
up.or call me at 352-468-2268 and leave a message if I do not answer.
Please let everyone know that If anyone has a need or knows of someone
that has a need, please tell them to call or email me. I am now a social worker
and can help with such things as filing for disability, and giving referrals
and information for other type assistance such as rent and utility payments.
Thanks ever so much,
God Bless,
Jan Carroll
Pick up available! ***1 Cor. 13:3 **
3-1-09
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Compassion
Kees Boer (352) 335-0399 or keesboer@positive-entertainment.com
"Sponsor a child online
through Compassion's Christian child sponsorship ministry. Search for a child
by age, gender, country, birthday, special needs and more."
To Sponsor a Child:
http://www.compassion.com/Sponsor_a_child/default.htm
8-17-08
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Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization
dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities
throughout the
Sample Menu for $30!!
· 4 lb. IQF Leg Quarters
· 4 oz. Beef Back Ribs
· 1 lb. 80/20 Lean Ground Beef
· 2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders
· 1.5 lb. Bone in Pork Chops (4 x 6oz.)
· 1 lb. Ground
· 18 oz. Stuffed Manicotti (Cheese)
· 12 oz. Smoked Sausage
· Betty Crocker Seasoned Potatoes
· 7 oz. Cheeseburger Dinner
· 16 oz. Green Beans
· 16 oz. Baby Carrots
· 2 lb. Onions
· 1 lb. Pinto Beans
· 1 lb. Rice
· 7 oz. Blueberry Muffin Mix
· 10 ct. Homestyle Waffles
· Dessert Item
www.angelfoodministries.com
For
Check web site for other
city locations!!
4-6-09
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is Mardy Freeman's site with many helpful ideas.
www.thefreemans.org/gpage6.html
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LEGISLATIVE/ POLITICAL
Parental Rights.org
Back in July, we held a
phone blitz campaign and gathered 7 new House cosponsors and 1 new senator.
Over the last two weeks, we picked up 7 new House cosponsors and TWO new
senators. This puts us over 120 cosponsors in the U.S. House, along with 6
senators.
This success is because we haven’t been just sitting around since July. We are
constantly increasing our numbers, so that we can persuade even the tougher
congressmen to get onboard.
www.parentalrights.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={7347E70B-2F65-4FF0-8B1B-C27C5DBEC354}
10-11-09
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Volunteers Needed for the Reagan Barbecue (GNV)
Mardy Freeman mardy@thefreemans.org
or 352-215-7206
Dear Friends,
Our family enjoys serving at
the Ronald Reagan Black Tie/Blue Jean BBQ each year. This year it will be
on Thursday, November 5th.
We are rounding up volunteers to help us with set-up, ushering, ticket-taking
and tear-down. We have spots to fill on Wednesday evening, Thursday daytime and
Thursday night. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Come join
us! More info on the event at www.alachuarepublicans.com/btbj/what.html
~Bill, Mardy, Patrick and
Joel Freeman
10-2-09
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Everything You to Want to Know about
HEF
Brenda Dickinson
President, The Home Education Foundation
www.flhef.org
Brenda spoke in
www.flhef.org/library/everything-you-to-want-to-know-about-floridas-virtual-programs.html
10-2-09
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Election Updates/ Political Issues
Barbara Fuller bfuller@ltenews.com
Election updates on issues
and candidates in
(including our county’s state
and U.S. legislators, judges and presidential races):
www.ltenews.com/pub/issues-education/files/LOCAL%20ISSUES.htm
Whether you’re wanting to write letters to the editor on current political
issues or looking for good reliable links about our Christian History heritage,
please visit our website for resources: www.ltenews.com
10-2-09
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HEF: FL Senator Daniel Webster
Brenda Dickinson
President, The Home Education Foundation
www.flhef.org
Dear Home Educators:
I am extremely sorry to report to you that Gov. Crist did not appoint Florida
Senator Daniel Webster to the US Senate seat vacated by Sen. Mel Martinez.
I am forwarding you the message from the Governor's Office about his appointee.
(below)
Thank you for your calls to support Florida Senator Daniel Webster.
Brenda
**************
August 28, 2009
Dear Friends,
The process of selecting a United States Senator has been guided by the intent
to select someone of great honor and integrity, who also has demonstrated a
commitment to serve the people of our state.
I am grateful to the Floridians we considered for this appointment – for their
service in their respective capacities, and for their patience with this
process. They are honorable men and women of great distinction, and I thank
them all for their wisdom and their candor.
I am also grateful to Senator Mel Martinez for his years of service to our
great state. His is a story that illustrates the American Dream for so many in
this country and around the world. I wish him and his family well as he
transitions back into private life.
The guiding principle of my career, my campaigns, and our administration has
been public service. I have had the great honor to work with so many hard
working public servants who choose to put service above self in ways that
inspire and encourage me to continue my commitment to the people each and every
day.
So many of the individuals who serve in our administration sacrifice time with
their families and financial opportunities in the private sector to give back
to the very communities that nurtured their upbringing in our great state and
around the country.
George LeMieux has been a tremendous example of this very type of commitment.
When the private sector first called, George chose the path of public service –
to first serve as Deputy Attorney General, and then as Chief of Staff in our
administration.
I am proud to inform you today that I am appointing former Deputy Attorney
General George LeMieux to the United States Senate where he will serve the
remainder of Senator Mel Martinez's term.
He has argued before the United States Supreme Court and played an integral
role in the creation of the Florida Cyber Crime Unit. He was instrumental in
developing legislation to provide handheld devices to protect our children and
to improve higher education for our students.
He has built a beautiful family with his wife Meike and their three wonderful
boys – all while fighting for
May God bless you and the great state of
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Parental Rights Amendment Reaches 110 Co-Sponsors
Grassroots Movement behind Effort to Ensure Parents’ Rights to Raise their
Children
www.parentalrights.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7BB487F1A4-B227-4723-A292-9E4797251F1D%7D
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Magazines Needed
One of the nursing homes has asked for magazines. They read them and then
use the pictures for craft time. If you have magazines you could share,
please bring them to the Media Library and I will pass them on where they can
be used! Thank you!
In His love,
Mamabear727@cs.com
8-2-09
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North
Tami Nelson ablebreeze@windstream.net
Hi,
I've recently become involved in a non-partisan group and wanted to let
people know about it. It's the North
This group doesn't tell anyone
how to vote or what to believe. They simply want to help get Americans involved
in the legislative process as they were intended to be. Everything is done
peacefully through legal channels.
Below are excerpts from their
4th of July flier.
Looking for a Little Common Sense?
Are you concerned about big government and out of control spending? Does
government controlled health care and nationalized corporations upset you? Have
you ever felt like you're the only one in your community that sees what's
happening to
Many Americans understand that
Our group is organized by
people who have core values, principles and a sincere belief in
If you live in North Central Florida and share the following principles and
values, join our group today!
The 12 Values
* Honesty * Moderation *
Reverence * Hard Work * Hope * Courage
* Thrift * Personal
Responsibility * Humility * Gratitude * Charity * Sincerity
9 Principles (from the
1.
2. I believe in God and He
is the Center of my Life.
3. I must always try to be a
more honest person than I was yesterday.
4. The family is sacred. My
spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5. If you break the law you
pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6. I have a right to life,
liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results
7. I work hard for what I have
and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be
charitable.
8. It is not un-American for
me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
9. The government works for
me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.
For more information, please visit our website
http://NorthCentralFlorida912Project.org
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The Presidential Prayer Team
Let the Holy Spirit guide your prayers for our President
and our nation as you intercede for the following concerns.
Why Presidential Prayer Team?
BORN OUT OF 9/11
The Presidential Prayer Team was born out of the national tragedy of September
11, 2001. Since then, millions have joined together through PPT to pray for the
President, his cabinet, the nation and our Armed Forces. PPT is the largest
organization dedicated to praying for our President and our nation.
www.presidentialprayerteam.org
7-12-09
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Our Founding Fathers
Follow the link below to an amazing web site regarding the Founders of our
Great Nation!!
www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=8755
Enjoy!!
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MONITORING THE U.N.
www.parentalrights.org
If this treaty is ratified:
· The laws of all 50 states on
children and parents would be superseded by this international law by virtue of
a specific provision of the US Constitution which expressly declares treaties
to be supreme over state law. Virtually all law on children and parents is
state law.
· Good parents would no longer be
entitled to the legal presumption that they act in the best interests of their
children. Instead, the government would have the authority to overrule all
parents on any decision concerning the child if the government believed it
could make a better decision.
·
Parents could no longer spank their children.
· Children would have the legal right
to choose their own religion. Parents would be permitted only to give advice.
·
We need the: THE PARENTAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
SECTION 1
The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children
is a fundamental right.
SECTION 2
Neither the United States nor any State shall infringe upon this right without
demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the
highest order and not otherwise served.
SECTION 3
No treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed
to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this
article.
Why we need The Parental
Rights Amendment:
www.parentalrights.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={C3AC86B6-6EEF-4E61-A192-527AAE632457}
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HEF Info:
Legislative Session Final Report
Brenda
Dickinson
President, The Home Education Foundation
www.flhef.org
Final Report of the 2009
Legislative Session
Florida Virtual School
Funding:
§ The per student allocation was reduced by
10.1% which is off-set by a 31.7% increase in funding based on projected growth
for the 2009/10 school year.
§ There will be another reduction in per
student funding in 2010/11.
Courses:
§ FLVS can offer full time 6-8 individual
courses using FLVS curriculum.
§ FLVS will be able to offer the same full
range of courses they offer now. They were
not limited to core courses.
§ FLVS can continue to offer courses to
home education and private school students.
§ FLVS will continue to offer summer
courses.
§ As of this date, FLVS has space available
in all courses and if students want courses now, it's a great time to beat the
summer rush.
School District Virtual Program
§ Program is available to those already in
a K-8 Virtual School program
§ Student must have been in a public school
for the previous school year
§ Parent/instructional coach must keep
hours of instruction and days of attendance.
§ Students must take the FCAT.
Bright Futures Scholarships
The award per credit hour or credit hour equivalent for the 2009-2010 academic
year shall be as follows:
Four-Year Institutions:
Academic Scholars Award....................... $126
Medallion Scholars Award.......................... $95
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award........ $95
Two-Year Institutions:
Academic Scholars Award.......................... $78
Medallion Scholars Award........................... $78
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award......... $59
The additional stipend for Top Scholars shall be $54 per credit hour.
§ Book allowance was eliminated for the
Academic Scholarship Award.
§ Students who fail to drop or withdraw
before the end of the drop and add period will have to pay for those
courses. There some exceptions for illness and a documented emergency
which may be granted by the DOE.
§ Effective for the 2009-2010 academic
year, to renew a BF scholarship a student must earn at least 24 semester credit
hours in the previous academic year. If the student fails to earn the
minimum number of hours, the student shall be ineligible for renewal for a
period equivalent to 1 academic year.
Excess Credit Hours:
Beginning in the 2009-2010 for first time enrollees:
§ Students will be required to pay a
surcharge equal to 50% of the tuition rate for each credit hour in excess of
120 % of the number of credit hours required to complete the baccalaureate
degree.
§ There are some allowances for more hours
are listed in s.1009.286(4) F.S. Two of those are:
Articulated acceleration hours earned through s. 1007.27 including, dual
enrollment, AP and IB, are not counted as hours required to earn a
baccalaureate degree.
Dual major hours taken while pursuing a baccalaureate degree.
Waiver of Liability (HB 363/SB 886) Failed
§ Leaves the question open as to whether a
waiver signed by a parent on behalf of a minor child has any legal authority.
§ Though this did not pass this year, the
industry will surely be back next year to propose new legislation to protect
them from legal action. Parents need to carefully read any waiver of
liability they are asked to sign for their minor child to participate in activities.
You could be signing away your right to sue the activity or amusement provider
in case there is an accident.
5-17-09
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HEF
Brenda Dickinson
President, The Home Education Foundation
www.flhef.org
HEF has been working
hand-in-hand with officials from the NCAA to ensure a smooth eligibility
process for students wishing to participate in competitive athletics through
the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The following Q & A will be
posted on the HEF website (http://www.flhef.org
).
Answers to NCAA Eligibility Questions
If a student athlete is talented enough to play at the college level, it is
very important to become very familiar with the NCAA website at least when the
student enters 8th grade, if not before. The requirements are very strict
and failing to meet those requirements could deny a star athlete eligibility to
play college sports and receive a scholarship. The NCAA Eligibility
website is very helpful. (www.ncaa.org
) Go to Academics & Athletes, then click on
Home educated students must meet the same academic requirements as other students,
although the documentation is a little different. The academic
requirements and other information are on the NCAA website. However,
additional questions to those on the website come up from time to time for home
education students. Because home education students have so many choices
and paths to achieve their educational goals, they don't always fit the mold
for public or private school students. Therefore, the HEF has asked the
following questions and answers which have been approved by the NCAA in order
to provide parents more information.
1. Can courses taken in the 8th grade count toward the NCAA required core
courses?
Yes, if the course satisfies the core course requirement and is an approved
high school course. The course must be:
Algebra or above
Biology, physical science or above
English if it can be proved that the course is a college-prep course level
2. Will the NCAA accept Credit by Exam?
No.
3. How can home educated students document their coursework?
The NCAA will want to know the textbooks and publishers for each course
taken. They will accept Rosetta Stone for foreign language if done at
home. However,
4. Can a student have too many credits on the high school transcript?
There is no cap on the number of credits a student can earn. The NCAA
only considers the required core courses for determining eligibility and grade
point average. At this time, Division 1 requires 16 core courses and
Division II requires 14, but on August 1, 2013, Division II will also begin
requiring 16 core courses. See the NCAA website for specific
requirements.
5. May college courses count as core courses? College courses may be used
to satisfy core-curriculum requirements if the courses are accepted and are
awarded credit by the high school (or in a home education program) for any
student and meets all other requirements for core courses.
For NCAA Division I only, such courses must be placed on the student's high
school transcript. Courses taken at a college will NOT appear on the high
school's NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. The high school's NCAA List of
Approved Core Courses will include only those courses taught/offered by the
high school.
6. How would a home education parent know if the college courses taken
through dual enrollment satisfy the NCAA core-curriculum requirements?
This list equates the college course content to the content of high school
courses. The course codes for college courses and high school courses are
specified on this list. The Florida Department of Education Office of
Articulation has examined the content of each course, as required by law, to
establish this approved list. It is used by public and private schools to
determine if a dual enrollment course meets the high school graduation
requirement.
7. Can a high school student take too many college courses?
Not if the courses are taken concurrently in the high school or in a home
education program. A student can even earn an AA degree as long as the
courses are taken part-time through dual enrollment. The college
eligibility clock starts running the moment a student is enrolled full-time in
college.
Caution: High school students need to know how the college is classifying
them. Early admission programs may classify the student as a full-time
college student, even though the student has not completed home education. This
would cause the college clock to start running and the student would loose a
year of eligibility.
8. How many years of college eligibility does a student who has completed
an AA degree have?
Generally, if a student has never been classified as a full-time college, the
student has 5 years in a Division I college and 10 semesters in Division II or
III colleges to complete 4 seasons. However, to guarantee accurate information
in each situation, student-athletes and/or their parents are urged to contact
NCAA Membership Service at 317-917-6000, Monday-Friday, from Noon to 4:00 pm to
obtain official information about individual eligibility. NCAA will be
glad to advise and answer specific questions.
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The Fourth Amendment's Impact on Child Abuse
Investigations
Michael P. Farris
President, Patrick Henry College
Chairman, Home School Legal Defense Association
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said it best,
"The government's interest in the welfare of children embraces not only
protecting children from physical abuse, but also protecting children's
interest in the privacy and dignity of their homes and in the lawfully exercised
authority of their parents." Calabretta v. Floyd, 189 F.3d 808 (1999).
This statement came in a case which held that social workers who, in pursuit of
a child abuse investigation, invaded a family home without a warrant violate
the Fourth Amendment rights of both children and parents. Upon remand for the
damages phase of the trial, the social workers, the police officers, and the
governments that employed them settled this civil rights case for $150,000.
Read more at:
www.hslda.org/research/docs/200404020.asp
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The 4th Amendment Applies to Social Workers
Volume 44, Program 8
4/2/2003
Is it legal for social workers to come into your home without a search warrant?
Today on Home School Heartbeat Mike Smith talks with HSLDA's litigation
attorney Jim Mason about the 4th Amendment.
Mike:
Jim, it seems that social workers in the Stumbo case thought the constitution
didn't apply to them. Does the 4th amendment apply to social workers? And if so
why is it important that they recognize this?
Jim:
Mike, most emphatically the 4th amendment applies to social workers. The 4th
amendment says that the right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers and affects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not
be violated. The 4th amendment applies to all state actors. It doesn't say that
it doesn't apply to social workers. When social workers come out to investigate
an allegation of abuse or neglect, they are under the exact same requirements
as police officers investigating crime. It's important that they understand
that because when a social worker comes out to the house, they are intruding
into one of the most important areas of our lives--our homes and our families.
That's the very heart of what the 4th amendment was intended to protect. And
social workers while they have an important role in finding child abuse and
neglect cases, they can't run rough shod over the
rights of people.
Mike:
Well, Jim was you know HSLDA has committed a lot of time to making this a
reality. That is that social workers have to realize that the 4th Amendment to
the Constitution applies to them and other government workers. And until next
time, I'm Mike Smith.
www.hslda.org/docs/hshb/44/hshb4408.asp
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In recent years it has become frighteningly common for homeschoolers to be
wrongfully accused of abuse and neglect on hotlines to state child welfare
departments.
HSLDA :
www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000000/00000058.asp?PrinterFriendly=True
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Voting Guides
Florida Family Association
is providing the following Florida Voter Guide By County from the Christian
Family Coalition.
http://cfc-alert.com/FL-Voter-County-guides-2008.asp
for a downloadable version of the guide to assist with your vote.
Florida Family Association is providing the following Voter Issue Guide for the
2008 Presidential Race from the American Family Association. www.afa.net/pdfs/08VG_print.pdf
for a downloadable version of this guide to assist with your vote on our next
president which you may also print and distribute.
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Online Voter Guides
Shared by: Barbara Fuller
To download Christian Coalition of Florida's (CCFLA) nonpartisan 2008 General
Election Voter Guides, visit
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5638 .
A statewide judicial voter guide is also available at
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5639 .
If you have not yet used a voter's guidebook, you'll be pleased with how easy
it is to decide who to vote for by answering the same
questions submitted to the candidates and comparing your answers to theirs.
CCFLA's 2008 Voter's Guide is nonpartisan and legal for distribution at your
church, civic club, etc.
Please help spread the word about this resource for responsible citizenship!
Forward this message to your family and friends in
A couple of things to keep in mind:
> For a legal perspective on what activities churches and pastors are
allowed to take part in, check out these resources prepared by attorney James
Bopp: "Do's and Don'ts for Political Activities of Pastors": http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5634 and "Guidelines for Political Activities by
Churches and Pastors": http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3380
> Early voting begins on Monday, October 20. To request an absentee ballot,
contact your local election authority by visiting
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5640 .
Don't forget to exercise your right to vote on November 4!
Sincerely,
Chris Klicka
HSLDA Senior Counsel
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Citizens for Good Public Policy Web Site
Barbara Fuller bfuller@ltenews.com
After much hard work, the website for Citizens for Good Public Policy is now up
and running. Please take time to visit the site and then pass the link
along to your family and friends who live in the city limits as well as in the
county – everyone in
www.citizensforgoodpublicpolicy.org
If you live in the city limi