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HEAV's
Virginia Homeschool Update
March 24, 2010
Above the Fold
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 THOUGHT FOR
THE WEEK
Stop and smell the roses. They're right there
in front of you--in your preschooler's cheeks. Beware of the tendency to
get
wrapped up in getting everything done; it will never be all done. This
season
of your life, like every season of life, will pass before you know it.
Savor it while it's here.
- Rick Boyer, homeschooling father of 14 (see below for the full
article)
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 FEATURED
ARTICLE
Savor the Season
In his
typical humorous and down-to-earth way, homeschool dad Rick Boyer
reminds us to
savor the time we have with our little ones. Don't miss his workshops at
the
convention!
- Lessons
Learned Our First 30 Years of Homeschooling
- The
Making of Mountain Movers
- Take
Back the Land
- Passing the Family Torch (Boyer Family)
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NEWS AND IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Virginia Homeschooler Finalist in
Rubber
Band Inventor's Contest
Benjamin
Dabney, a 12-year-old homeschooler from Radford, was recently named
one of the top two finalists in the Science and Engineering Category of
the
2010 Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors. His invention, the
"ElastiBed,"
is an easy-to-use framework for mosquito netting he hopes will help
prevent
malaria and save lives in developing countries. Read more about the
contest here,
and about the "ElastiBed" on the Virginia Homeschool Blog. A hearty
congratulations to Benjamin!
 Lobbying on Capitol Hill
In
conjunction with an HSLDA Summit, HEAV's Yvonne Bunn and George Lansing,
along
with homeschool leaders from across the nation, lobbied on
Capitol Hill last week. Read more about the trip--and view photos--on
the Virginia Homeschool Blog.
 New Volunteer Programs
Internships,
a presidential volunteer program, and special incentives for office
volunteers--be
sure to take a look at these wonderful ways to help support
homeschooling and
be blessed in the process!
The Magazine Is Coming!
The next issue is being printed! If you're not signed up to
receive the Virginia Home Educator
magazine--AND WANT TO RECEIVE THIS
ISSUE--please call TODAY (804-278-9200) or use the online
form.
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 HELP NEEDED! ONLINE PR
ASSISTANT
Do
you love marketing and working with the media? Do you have experience
writing effective press releases and developing dynamic public-relations
campaigns--on and offline? Can you generate radio and television
interview opportunities? HEAV is looking for those familiar with online
marketing and journalism to work with us in generating media interest in
the upcoming convention. If interested, please contact Katherine Loop
at kloopheav@gmail.com
or 703-352-0681. Please include a synopsis of your experience in the
e-mail.
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UPCOMING HEAV
SUCCESS SEMINARS AND HOMESCHOOL DAY EVENTS
Free Homeschool Q&A Workshop at the
Woodbridge Borders
TODAY! Wednesday, March 24, from 11
a.m. to noon.
New to homeschooling? Come get your questions answered!
Reminder: All Borders stores are
offering a 30% discount for educators this
week!
 Having Our Father's Heart Towards
Training Our Children
LAST REMINDER!
Richmond - Thursday, March 25
During this seminar, you will find the courage to home educate by
discovering
how to take one day at a time, one goal at
a time, and one area of training at a time. Kerin Morgan will
share obstacles to training, common mistakes, and some important goals.
She will share some practical steps in training with our Heavenly
Father's
heart while still homeschooling the older children!
 How to Make the Best Curriculum Choices
FREE! Culpeper - Thursday, April 1
Because of the abundance of curriculum available, we could do
curriculum research for weeks, Google every topic and title, read
hundreds of
reviews, and still not know what to choose!
Come learn how to
filter through all the hype and get to the core of what will
work best for you and your children--from kindergarten through high
school!
New Market Battlefield Homeschool Day
THIS
SATURDAY! Saturday,
March 27
Spend the day at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park! Enjoy
the
museum and explore the historic farm, Shenandoah River overlooks, picnic
spots,
and walking trails.
Homeschool Day at Kings Dominion
Friday, May 14
Enjoy special hands-on educational programs and a day of rides with your
family
and other homeschoolers--all at a significantly discounted price! View the flier!
View all upcoming Homeschool Days
and Success Seminars.
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CONVENTION
COUNTDOWN: ONLY
11 WEEKS TO GO!
 ALL-NEW CHILDREN'S
PROGRAM
Mystery! Adventure! Intrigue!
The
Egypt File: Decoding the Mystery of Life
HEAV is
excited to announce that Answers in Genesis will be doing our Children's
Program this year--and what a program it will be!
Join Buddy Davis and his friends from
Answers in Genesis on a journey to Egypt in this convention thriller!
Amidst this exotic location and
ancient civilization, children will tackle some of the most mysterious
and
intriguing questions known to man regarding human life. While enjoying
fun
games, crafts, and more, children will learn that God made them in His
very
image--they are special and set apart from the animals--and that our
purpose in
life is to love and serve God. View more details and register today, as space is limited!
Register today for the 27th Annual HEAV
Virginia Homeschool Convention!
Register early and save! (You'll
also get early shopping in the Used Curriculum Sale.)
 Graduation Packets - Deadline Is Approaching!
Graduates, to participate in the graduation ceremony at the HEAV
Convention in
June, GRAD packet forms must be filled out and returned to HEAV by April 6.
If you haven't downloaded a GRAD packet, don't delay! You can also
contact the
HEAV office at 804-278-9200 and request a packet.
Get Your Books Ready for the Used
Curriculum Sale!
Need extra cash for the convention? Sell those unneeded books!
Reminder:
Tell Your Friends About the Convention!
Surveys show most people learn about the convention from a friend.
Find fliers, descriptions, and other materials at www.heav.org/convention/promo.html.
 We Need
Your Help!
We could use your help both at the convention and as we prepare!
Volunteering is easy--simply fill out our online checklist and we'll help you
find
just the right position. Anyone who volunteers at least two hours at the
convention will get to shop early in the UCS! See the Volunteer FAQs for details.
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Website Reminder
If you
need ideas on field trips, check past Virginia Homeschool Updates to find
events
or sites we have listed in the past. You may also want to consult the Virginia field-trip information we
have on our website.
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1)
Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1 Nauticus Homeschool Science
Club - Norfolk -
Register by April 1
1.2 Homeschool Teen Co-ed
Volleyball -
Richmond - Register by April 8
1.3 Holocaust Survivor Speaks -
Norfolk - April 16
1.4 Seeking Homeschooled Cub Scout
Packs and Boy Scout Troops
1.5 Free Easter Mini Unit Study
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2) General Interest
Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1 Old Dominion University
International Festival -
Norfolk - March 28
2.2 Virginia Giant Comes to Life! -
Petersburg - April 16
2.3 Nature Fair and Plant
Sale -
Richmond - April 17
2.4
International Children's Festival - Hampton - April 17
2.5 Battersea
Revolutionary War Reenactment - Petersburg - April 17 and 18
2.6
Article - Rediscovering Handel's Messiah
2.7 Knit or Crochet Prayer Shawl
Contest - Deadline Is June 1
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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Devotional: Journey to the
Cross
3.2 College Admissions and
Scholarship Information
3.3 Resurrection Cookies
3.4 Ancient Liturgical Music
3.5 Teaching Tips: Factors,
Multiples, and Prime Numbers
3.6
Online Global Museum on Communism - Washington, D.C., Memorial
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4)
Parting Thought - Instead of Coffee...
Among many scarce items during the Civil War was
coffee. Newspaper columnists debated the best replacements and extenders
including parched cornmeal, rye, acorns, and wheat; the seeds of okra,
persimmon, garden peas, and cotton; the roots of sweet potato, beets,
dandelion, and chicory (which is endive root); and even the grated crust
of dry
bread.
If you were unfortunate enough to find yourself in a
prison or almshouse during the same period, you might be served "coffee"
made
from eight pounds of bread crusts (baked until the outside was black)
and two
gallons of molasses, boiled together with 30 gallons of water.
Your editor will stick to tea, thank you.
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5)
Worth Repeating
"Children should be educated and
instructed in the
principles of freedom."
- John Adams
(1735-1826), second President of the United States. Children may enjoy
seeing
some of the many photos on these multi-media pages offered by Adams National Historical Park.
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6) Verse of the Week
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God:
unto
thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
- Psalm 71:22 (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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YOU
MAKE HEAV POSSIBLE!
Your membership support and 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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Note:
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one month in advance). HEAV reserves the right to accept or reject any
material submitted.
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Disclaimer
The
Virginia Homeschool Update is produced by
Maya Barnes
(graphics & layout), Kathleen Dillie (copy editor), Chris (editor),
Katherine Loop (director of publications & marketing), Anne Miller
(publications
advisor), and Karen Sweeney (content editor).
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
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examine websites before allowing your children to surf them without
supervision.
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