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HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Update
December 9, 2009
Above the Fold
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 Give a Gift - Get a Gift
Give an end-of-the-year, tax-deductible donation to HEAV for only $100
$50 or more, and get the engaging and fun Willi Gets a History Lesson (a $24 value) as a gift!
We appreciate your support!
As a long-time Williamsburg resident I took my first incredulous look at Willi
Gets a History Lesson in Virginia's Historic Triangle and thought, "Oh,
brother, how hokie, someone's dog 'photoshopped' into local historic
sites." But as I read the story about Willi's adventures in the Historic
Triangle, I began to smile, and then to laugh. Next I gave it to my 10- and
13-year-old sons to see what their reaction would be and they LOVED it--even my
husband laughed out loud. -- Anne Miller
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 Earn Extra Money - and
Support HEAV at the Same Time!
No Start-up Cost!
Needing extra cash for
Christmas or maybe for extracurricular activities, a sports program, mission
trip, band program, or curriculum? Could your support group use a financial
boost? Have an entrepreneurial child?
Selling Peel-A-Way cards is a
simple and do-able way to raise funds either as an individual or as a group.
People love the cards AND you'll be supporting HEAV at the same time!
You could use these cards as...
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Fundraiser for an organization
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Find out more and get started today!
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Do you shop online at retailers
such as J. C. Penney, Staples, Home Depot, Kohls, or other major chains? If you click over to
these websites through the links on GoodShop, a portion of
your purchases will go towards supporting the work of HEAV--all while you pay
the same prices you normally would!
It's easy! No logging in required, and you can easily find stores by
searching for a name, choosing from an alphabetical drop down, or browsing by
category. Just visit GoodShop,
make sure "Home Educators Association of Virginia" is selected as
your charity, and begin shopping! Don't forget to bookmark the page so you
can easily visit it whenever you need to shop online.
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HOMESCHOOLING
AROUND THE WORLD
U.K.
Requires Registration and Allows Objectionable Interviews
In late November, the British
government announced they had accepted the (Graham) Badman Review of home education
and introduced the new Children, Schools
and Families Bill that requires home-educated children to be registered
with the local authorities for the first time. The bill will allow local
authorities to spot check homeschooling families and interview the children
without their parent's presence. Homeschooling parents in the U.K. are very
uneasy about these changes. Read the whole article at Life Site News.
New Hampshire - Hearing for Homeschooler Forced into Gov't System
"The New Hampshire Supreme Court
has agreed to hear the case of a 10-year-old homeschool girl who has been
ordered into a government-run school because she was too 'vigorous' in defense
of her Christian faith." Read the entire article on the Virginia Homeschool Blog.
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A WORTHY CAUSE -- AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE
Some
ministries work out in the limelight. Others labor faithfully year after year
behind the scenes, doing vital work. The National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI)
is one of these behind-the-scenes organizations making a BIG difference.
Founded
by a homeschool dad, Dr. Brian D. Ray, back when homeschooling was not legal
in most states, NHERI has faithfully worked to compile homeschool statistics
that have then been used in court cases and legislatures to help promote
and defend homeschooling. Every homeschool family in America is, in one way or
another, blessed by Dr. Brian Ray's labor of love. Today, NHERI helps homeschoolers in America--and around the world--by providing statistical data and research to show homeschooling works.
This Christmas season, please consider supporting the work of Dr. Brian Ray and the non-profit NHERI through a tax-deductible donation of any amount. They
particularly need about $500 to $600 for a new laser printer.
You can donate online
or by filling out this form. Donations of $20 or more can opt to receive a complimentary research report. If you donate online and would like to receive a report, take a look at the physical form and send an e-mail to mail@nheri.org specifying the report of your choice.
NHERI is a non-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible.
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Help Make a Difference in Your Community - Become a Community Outreach
Partner!
Can you
leave magazines at doctor offices when you go for an appointment? Or put up a
flier at your grocery store? That's all it takes to be an HEAV Community
Outreach Partner! Find out more and sign up today!
Already a Community Outreach Partner? We
recently sent you a note about our current community outreach library and
medical office outreach. If you didn't receive our note, please let us know so
we can resend. Thank you SO much for your help!
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AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT!
Jefferson Lab
Physics Fest
Register by December 18!
Tuesday,
January 12, 2010, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Moms, dads, and potential scientists, don't miss this FREE homeschool science presentation sponsored by HEAV! Jefferson
Lab is a laboratory for world-class research in nuclear physics (study of the
nucleus of the atom). The lab provides scientists opportunities to experiment
with and learn more about nucleons.
Seating is limited--find out more and register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. The
registration deadline is December 18.
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 Upcoming Holiday Schedule
The HEAV office will also be closed Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, and Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1.
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1) Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1
Training Young Christians in the Arts/Young Lions Art Classes - Live Online - Register by December 28
1.2 The Old Schoolhouse Weekly Newsletter Archives
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2) General Interest
Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1
Christmas Tree Farm Family Fun Day - Coleman Falls - December 13
2.2 Thank the Troops - Send a Free Postcard
2.3 Article - Wake Forest Admissions Director: Top 10 Questions
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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Christmas Unit Study - Home School in the Woods
3.2 Article - "Ways to Keep Your Family
Focused on Christ this Christmas"
3.3 Family Mementos Tablecloth
3.4 All Christian Christmas Music -
Bible Broadcasting Network
3.5 Geminids Meteor Shower -
Peak Is December 13 and 14
3.6 American
Minute Newsletter - Bill of Rights Day
- December 15
3.7 Read
Aloud Virginia - Literacy Resources Project
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4)
Parting Thought - Before the Throne of God Above
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free.
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me.
- Charitie L. Bancroft, 1863. Read the rest of the
hymn on NetHymnal.
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5)
Worth Repeating
"Gifts of time and love are surely the
basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."
- Peg Bracken (1918-2007), American
author and humorist.
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6) Verse of the Week
He will
feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and
carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.
- Isaiah
40:11 (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 Maya Barnes (graphics & layout),
Kathleen Dillie (copy editor), Chris (editor), Sarah Kohrs (manager), Katherine Loop (assistant director of publications & marketing), and Anne Miller (director of publications & marketing).
HEAV does not necessarily endorse the above-mentioned resources, nor guarantee the accuracy of information found on any external resource we may mention. If you find anything wrong on our website, please let us know so we can correct it.
HEAV diligently researches each link prior to publication. However, we recommend you, the parent, fully examine websites before allowing your children to surf them without supervision.
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