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HEAV's
Virginia Homeschool Update
April 7, 2010
Above the Fold
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THOUGHT
FOR THE WEEK
He Is
Here
As we
return to "normal" life after Easter celebrations and spring vacations,
let's remember the glorious truth that Christ has risen and is here with
us in
the midst of each subject we teach and task we undertake. He knows about
each
joy and tear. And He cares for us perfectly. "Casting all your care
upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
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TURN EMPTY BOXES INTO CASH!
Did you know
Box Top
labels are found on a variety of food boxes and cans, and each one is
worth 10 cents? You can turn those labels into cash for your homeschool
support
group--and for HEAV! Next time you
go to throw away a food box or can, stop and make sure you're not
throwing
money away!
Learn more about the Box Top program.
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NEWS ITEMS
Education Savings Accounts Still Present
Problem
"The U.S. tax
code
has some provisions to help parents save money to spend on education for
their children and to save money tax free for their children's college
education. Unfortunately, there is still discrimination against
homeschoolers in the tax code in this area." Read the rest in this
article by HSLDA's William A. Estrada, Esq.
Update on Warren County
Please
continue to pray for the Warren County situation. HEAV and others will
be meeting with the county board and supervisor this Thursday at 7 p.m.
See the links below for more details.
Religious Exemption Policy Changes in
Warren County
Board to Wait on Attorney General
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UPCOMING HEAV
SUCCESS SEMINARS AND HOMESCHOOL DAY EVENTS
Homeschool Q&A Workshops at Barnes
& Noble
HEAV has arranged to offer Homeschool Q&A
workshops at select Barnes & Noble stores next week as part of their
Educator Appreciation Week
being held April 10 through April 18 (see item 2.6). Come listen to a brief
overview of homeschooling in Virginia, then ask questions of homeschool
veterans. Invite new homeschoolers or those interested in home education
to stop by!
Visit the
children's department in these store:
Lynchburg - Wednesday,
April 14 at 10:30 a.m.
4024-C Wards Road · 434-239-8688
Christiansburg
- Monday, April 12, at 11 a.m.
110 Conston Avenue · 540-381-4923
Richmond
- Wednesday, April 14, at 11 a.m.
5501 West Broad Street · 804-282-0781
Short Pump
- TBA
11640 W. Broad Street · 804-360-0103
Glen Allen
- Monday, April 12, at 11 a.m.
Creeks at the Virginia Center · 9850 Brook Road · 804-264-6850
Midlothian
- TBA
4600 Commonwealth Center Parkway · 804-744-5483
Midlothian
- Wednesday, April 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
11500 Midlothian Turnpike · 804-794-6640
Charlottesville
- Monday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m.
1035 Emmet Street, Suite A · 434-984-0461
Virginia Beach
- Thursday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m.
4485 Virginia Beach Boulevard · 757-671-2331
Reston -
Wednesday, April 14, at 10 a.m.
1851 Fountain Drive · 703-437-9490
Manassas
- Wednesday, April 14, at 11 a.m.
8117 Sudley Road
· 703-393-0910
Please tell any
new homeschoolers or parents considering homeschooling you know!
 Get Ready for College! Making Decisions,
Getting In, Doing Well
Richmond
- Thursday, April 22
Are you
starting to think about college admissions? Is college the next step for
your
student? Do you feel a bit overwhelmed at all the choices and decisions
that
must be made? Join veteran homeschool mom Janice Campbell for a practical overview of the
homeschool-to-college transition. This seminar is designed to help you
get
comfortable with the college admissions process and to help you work
with your
student on the next big step in life.
Virginia Track and Field Homeschool
Championships
Richmond
- Saturday, May 15
Be a part of the very first Virginia track-and-field homeschool
championships!
Open to homeschooled students ages 5-18. All skill levels are welcome!
This
exclusively homeschool event offers an historic opportunity for Virginia
homeschoolers--you cannot repeat a first!
View all upcoming Homeschool Days
and Success Seminars.
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CONVENTION
COUNTDOWN: ONLY 9 WEEKS TO GO!
Will You Commit to Pray?
As the
convention approaches, please hold up the HEAV staff and volunteers in
your prayers. Specific prayer requests would include wisdom and
strength, and for the Lord to guide us in each task and go before us in
every aspect of the convention. Thank you for partnering with us in
prayer!
 Convention Workshop Descriptions
Take a look at this year's vast feast of workshops on topics such as
family life, parenting, worldview, home
management, learning environment and styles, homeschool encouragement,
science,
art, music, dealing with difficulty and rebellion, and MUCH more.
Convention Promo Materials and Ideas
Here's
a list of simple ways to get the word out about the convention--and
downloadable materials to use! Surveys show most people learn about the
convention by word-of-mouth--we need your help!
 Used Curriculum Sale
View the books registered so far for this year's event...and register
the old
books you'd like to sell! Last year's sale had more than 47,000 items.
Be sure to pre-register or volunteer to get the best shopping selection!
The Convention Is on Facebook!
If you're on Facebook, check out the convention listing there, become a
fan of HEAV's page, and invite your
friends to join in the fun!
 Volunteers Needed
We could use your help! 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 Used Curriculum Sale!
See the Volunteer FAQs for details.
[Convention
photos credit: Seth Fisher, Through My Lens Photography]
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.)
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 HEAV GRADUATION
2010 - LAST OPPORTUNITY!
While
the deadline for submitting GRAD Packets has passed, we may still have a
few spots open. If interested in participating in this year's graduation, please call the HEAV office (804-278-9200) right
away to inquire about availability. Be sure to remind interested
friends! Ken Ham will give the commencement address.
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1)
Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1 Classical Conversations
Information Meeting - Chesapeake - April 15
1.2 Mariners' Museum: Powhatans
(Pre-K
Through Grade 1) - Newport News - Register by April 16
1.3 Free Classical Guitar Concert -
Norfolk - April 22
1.4
Generation Joshua Political Science Club - Manassas - Begins April 27
1.5
Classical Conversations Practicum - Richmond - Register by May 6
1.6
RRHE Used Curriculum Sale - Richmond - May 24
1.7 Generation Joshua Summer Camp -
Purcellville -
Register by June 14
1.8 Free
Lapbook - First Ladies of the United
States
1.9 Field
Trip Idea: National Apple Museum - Near Gettysburg, PA
1.10 Test Taking: Helpful
Newsletters
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2) General Interest
Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1 Revolutionary War Tour and
Reenactment -
Petersburg - Register by April 16
2.2 Connections Fair for
Special-Needs
Children - Richmond - April 24
2.3 Henricus: Colonial Crafts and
Trades Day - Chester - April 24
2.4 Middle Schoolers:
Test New NASA Website - Online - April 27-30
2.5 Summer Camps: History in Isle
of Wight County - Smithfield - Multiple
Dates
2.6 Barnes & Noble Educator
Appreciation Week -
Nationwide - April 10-18
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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Ankerberg Show: The Search for Jesus
3.2 How to Have a Garage Sale
3.3 Free E-book: Education Is... by Charlotte Mason
3.4 Free MIT Software: Develop Your
Own Video Games
3.5 Map
Games Online
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4)
Parting Thought - Smart Technology
A four-year-old girl had an earache and wanted a
pain killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle of
chewable tablets. Seeing her frustration, her
mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she'd have to open it for
her. Eyes
wide with wonder, the little girl asked, "How does it know it's me?"
- From Dr. Bob Griffin's daily "Griff.Net"
humor e-mail. You may subscribe at www.grif.net.
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5)
Worth Repeating
"...what thwarts us and demands of
us the greatest effort is also what can teach us most."
- Matthew Arnold (1822-1888),
English poet and cultural critic who worked as a school inspector.
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6) Verse of the Week
And this is the promise that he hath promised us, [even] eternal life.
- 1 John 2:25 (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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Submit
an Item
Know of an event, contest, or resource that would
interest fellow homeschoolers? Please submit it using our online form at
www.heav.org/resources/update/submit-event.html.
Note:
We compile information for publication at least two weeks prior to the
send-out date, so please submit items as early as possible (preferably
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
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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