HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Update
August 19, 2009
Above the Fold
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 A Note of Thanks
Most of you don't know, but almost three years ago, a 14-year-old homeschooled teen, Anna Dykhoff,
took over as our Update graphic designer. Because of the weekly
pressure to produce the newsletter you are now reading, we weren't sure
a young teen could handle the job, but we thought we'd give her a try.
I
can honestly say, for the last three years, Anna has completely amazed
and blessed us with her faithfulness, diligence, maturity, and lovely
newsletters! We cannot speak too highly of her character and
sweet spirit. In all this time, she has never uttered one word of
complaint--even when there were delays or other publication
challenges--and trust me, with a 10- to 18-page weekly newsletter,
there are ALWAYS challenges!
We knew we couldn't keep
her forever, and are excited for her as she begins her senior year of high school, takes
community college and online classes, and works as a publishing intern and for Chick-fil-A.
Anna, we have greatly appreciated you and will sorely miss your
ever-cheery attitude and energy--we pray for the Lord's blessing and
direction in your life and wish you all the best!
Anne Miller
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 The Magazine Is
Coming!
Are you facing
a difficulty in your life that has thrown a wrench in your carefully laid
plans? Do you know a family who's struggling with health issues, and aren't
quite sure how to come alongside them? The summer issue of the Virginia Home Educator offers practical
ideas to help you both support families during crises, and handle the unexpected
lesson plans that might come your way. You won't want to miss it!
Your magazine should ship out later this week, so watch your mailbox! If you haven't
yet, be sure to sign up to
receive the magazine. Subscriptions are completely free.
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Did You Receive Your Membership
Card?
A big "thank you" and welcome to all our new members! Your
membership goes a long way in helping us encourage and equip the homeschoolers
of Virginia. We recently mailed out membership cards to all our new members. If
you joined at the convention but haven't received your new member card yet, please
contact our office (804-278-9200 or office@heav.org)
so we can get one out to you right away!
Use your card to save! Don't
forget to ask the businesses where you shop if they offer teacher discounts,
then show them your member card as a "Teacher ID"! Many office supply
stores, craft suppliers, warehouse stores, teacher supply stores, retail
bookstores, Christian bookstores, computer stores, and other retailers, as well
as some attractions, will honor your "Teacher ID" with reduced
prices.
Not a member? Learn more and join today!
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 Capitol Classroom Connects with Homeschoolers
The educational arm of the Virginia General Assembly wants
to include input from homeschoolers in their complete revamp of the Capitol
Classroom website!
Maggie Massie, director of legislative education and development,
knows homeschoolers actively use the Capitol Classroom website, especially in
preparation for HEAV's annual Day at the Capitol. She recently invited HEAV's Yvonne
Bunn to join a group of approximately 25 public and private school teachers,
principals, VCU department heads, and representatives of the legislative
education department for an all-day brainstorming session.
During
the session, committee members clearly defined a mission statement for the
Capitol Classroom site, and then brainstormed ways to make the site more
dynamic and interactive. Participants suggested many applications to emphasize
the rich history of the capitol and provide a better understanding of the
legislative process. The General Assembly IT group anticipates the project will
take several years to complete. We will be sure to let you know when it's
finished!
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 NEXT FRIDAY!
High School 101: Blueprint for Success
August 28, 2009
Vicki Bentley,
mom of 17 homeschooled students, shares the secrets to mapping out a
successful high school course of study and shows why the high school
years are the most important years to homeschool. She covers planning;
recordkeeping; preparing for college admission and/or apprenticeship,
military service, or other options; and much, much more!
Visit www.heav.org/events/seminar/index.html for more details and to reserve your spot today.
Don't miss this you-can-do-it seminar!
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 Homeschooler Wins Grayson LandCare
Competition
Congratulations to homeschooled eighth-grader
Claire Gleason who won the Grayson LandCare Competition in May. Her project,
"Keeping Clean While Staying Green," used locally-grown or collected
products to make cleaning products and toiletries that are friendly to the
environment. She plans to save the $1,000 prize for college where she hopes to
study to become a veterinarian.
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1) Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1 Fredericksburg Area Young Musicians
- Fredericksburg - Register by August 24
1.2 Free E-book - E-Homeschooling: Embracing the E-Book
Revolution
1.3 Movie
- Pendragon: Sword of His Father
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2) General Interest
Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1 Sight-Singing Mini-Course - Online
- First Monday of Each Month
2.2 Fetal Alcohol Awareness Day -
September 9
2.3 Rebelution Teen Conference -
Woodbridge - Best Price by September 12
2.4 Astronomy Essay Contest - Deadline Is September 15
2.5 Free Publick Days and Godspeed Visit - Chester - September
19-20
2.6 Save
the Date: Answers in Genesis' Family Conference - Tennessee - July 2010
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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Free Consequence Chart from the Boyers
3.2 Annual "Great Homeschool T-shirts" Sale - Ends
September 10
3.3 Fingerplays
3.4 Constitution Webquest -
Constitution Day Is September 17
3.5 Peleg Chronicles Adventure - Read Free Chapters
3.6 Quia
Educational Interactives
3.7 Find It in a Library - World Catalog
3.8 How
to Photograph Stars
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4) Parting Thought - Most Richly Blessed
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy;
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life;
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for--but everything I had hoped
for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
- Author Unknown (possibly written by a Confederate soldier)
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5)
Worth Repeating
"Nature is but
a name for an effect whose cause is God."
- William
Cowper (1731-1800), English poet and hymn writer. He was used of God to write
the music for many of John Newton's hymns, most famously "Amazing Grace."
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6) Verse of the Week
Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
- 1 Chronicles 16:11 (KJV)
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7) Homeschool Laugh of the Week
Taken from The Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons (www.familymanweb.com). Reprinted with permission.
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Disclaimer
The Virginia Homeschool Update
is produced by Kathleen Dillie (copy editor), Chris (editor), Anna
Dykhoff (graphic designer), Sarah Kohrs (manager), Katherine Loop
(assistant director of publications & marketing), and Anne Miller
(director of publications & marketing).
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