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HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Update
November 18, 2009
Above the Fold
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Prefer a text-only version? Click here!
 NOVEMBER'S TOP PICK - SAVE $4.50!
LAST CHANCE FOR FREE SHIPPING ON CHRIS KLICKA'S BOOK!
"Home School Heroes is a book of stories
of God's faithfulness in answering the prayers of brave fathers and mothers, obeying His call to teach their children,
while facing very intense and difficult legal opposition in the 1980s and
'90s. This book tells the stories of God's miraculous deliverance of
these homeschooling parents in the courts and in the legislatures,
while explaining what to do when
faced with social workers, police, and truant officers at their door.
Journey through God's faithfulness to homeschool families
across the nation and learn how God miraculously changed
judges' hearts, protected His people, and brought about the present freedoms we
enjoy today."
Every homeschooler should read this book written by Chris Klicka -- a modern-day Homeschool Hero!
Read more and order your copy today!
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 TRIBUTE AND DONATION INFO
FOR THE KLICKAS
Donation Information from Mike
Farris, HSLDA:
Several
state organizations have asked about making a donation to the Klicka family in
memory of Chris, specifically asking for a recommendation on how to designate
the gift. I have spoken with Tracy about this subject and she informed me
that her preference would be for assistance with the education accounts for
their children. Tracy and Chris have established college education
accounts for the children. You may contribute to this education account
by making checks payable to College America, designated for the Klicka
Education Account. Donations should be sent to:
The Klicka Family
6779 Riley Road
Warrenton, VA 20187
On
behalf of HSLDA and the Klicka family, we want to thank you from the bottom of
our hearts for the outpouring of love and affection demonstrated by so many
leaders in the homeschool community. Your support and prayers have been
overwhelming. Thanks again for all you have done. -- Mike Farris
Washington Times
Op-ed-Lawyer Inspired Peers to Fight On
Read this tribute to Chris
Klicka by J. Michael Smith, HSLDA president, on HEAV's Homeschooling in Virginia Blog.
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 Join the HEAV Legislative Team!
Would you like to actively
protect the rights of homeschooling parents? If you live in the Richmond area
and would like to help represent the interests of homeschool families in the
Virginia General Assembly, this opportunity may be for you!
HEAV is looking for an
articulate individual with good people skills and homeschool experience, or knowledge of home education, to be a part of our lobbying team
during the 2010 legislative session. Knowledge
of General Assembly procedures and how to work with legislators would be helpful, as well as being
comfortable addressing committee members.
This three-month, part-time, project-oriented position extends from January to mid-March 2010.
Salary is based on experience.
Please send your resume to support@heav.org.
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 AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT!
Nauticus and Real
Pirates Homeschool Day Norfolk - Register by December 2
Wednesday,
December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join
other homeschoolers for another fun-filled, HEAV-sponsored day at Nauticus! Visit
National Geographic's Real Pirates
exhibition to see real treasure and a replica of a pirate ship you can board. This
exhibit will only be at Nauticus for a limited time from November 21, 2009 to April
4, 2010. This special day for homeschoolers also includes special hands-on
workshops from Nauticus, additional programming throughout the day from the
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and even visitors from the Mariners' Museum.
Take advantage of discounted
tickets at $14.95/adult;
$12.95/child (ages 4 to 17); children
3 and under are free. This rate includes a timed ticket to tour the Real
Pirates exhibition, Nauticus admission, special workshops offered this day
only for homeschoolers (must pre-register - limited space), and guided tours of
Battleship Wisconsin.
Pre-registration is required. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
December 2.
See
the website to register and to view the schedule, lunch information, or other information. To
inquire, contact Colby Peck at colby.peck@norfolk.gov.
www.nauticus.org/homeschool.html
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Europe Cracks Down on Homeschool
Parents
This CBN article and video clip provide sobering details about the homeschool
situation in Europe. Please take a look and be reminded
to pray for our brothers and
sisters over there. We have so many freedoms here to be thankful for--and
diligent to preserve!
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YOU MAKE HEAV POSSIBLE!
Your membership support
and end-of-year, tax-deductible gifts help us continue to promote and protect homeschooling
in Virginia. We couldn't do what we do without you!
Thank you for your support!
HEAV is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, and your contribution is tax-deductible
to the extent provided by law. Upon written request, a financial statement is
available from the Office of Consumer Affairs.
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1) Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1 Chippokes Farm: Plantation Professions - Surry -
November 19
1.2 U-TURN Homeschool Physical Education - Richmond - November 20-January
29
1.3 Short Story Competition: "A Call to Pens" - Deadline Is December 30
1.4 Fallacy Detective News - Logic Book Reviews and Article Index
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2) General Interest
Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1
Free Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra - Richmond - November 20
2.2 Wall Builders - Thanksgiving
History
2.3 The House of the Christmas Mouse -
Strasburg - December 5
2.4 Gilder Lehrman Summer
Seminars for Teachers - Deadline Is
February 15, 2010
2.5 Article - "Four Ways to be Open-Minded Without Being a
Relativist"
2.6 Virginia District AAU Cross Country Championships for Adults and Youth - Chesterfield - November 21
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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Free Bible Games: Mary and
Martha - Six More
3.2 Consumer and Financial Advice: Clark
Howard's Free and Cheap Pages
3.3 Free Printables: BlueBonkers
3.4 Free Rice - Improve Your
Skills and Give!
3.5 Frazzle-Free Planning for
Christmas: Free Videos and E-book
3.6 Cute
Gift Tags, Cap and Scarf from an Old Sweater, and More
3.7
TeachEngineering: Free K-12 Lessons Library
3.8 Have Ingredients - Need a Recipe?
3.9 Things2Make - WOW!!
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Temporary Section - H1N1 Vaccinations
Please see HEAV's Homeschooling in Virginia Blog
for updated vaccination information. Previous Legislative Update list potential
H1N1 vaccine sources.
Note: HEAV does not recommend or endorse
any vaccine.
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4)
Parting Thought - Rules for Good Housekeeping
- When writing your name in the dust on the table,
omit the date.
- If guys were supposed to hang clothes up, doorknobs would be bigger.
- It is time to clean out the refrigerator when
something closes the door from the inside.
- Do not engage in unarmed combat with a dust bunny big enough to choke the
vacuum cleaner.
- Author Unknown
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5)
Worth Repeating
"You say grace
before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and
grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before I open a book, and grace
before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing,
dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink."
- G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936), English author and
Christian apologist. Gilbert Keith Chesterton published 69 books during his
lifetime; another 10 were printed after his death. There are many links to his
works on this website dedicated to him, including links to free audio books and to
any of his other works available as free e-texts.
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6) Verse of the Week
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be
exalted.
- Psalm
18:46 (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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