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HEAV's
Virginia Homeschool Update
June 3, 2010
Above the Fold
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you ever gotten
so busy you've forgotten to eat until you are feeling faint and sick
from hunger? Though
we might forget to eat at times, we all need "refueling." As
homeschool parents we need "refueling," too. We need time to take a step
back and reflect on what we're doing and why we're doing it, and then,
with the Lord's help, time to plan a "tasty menu" for the upcoming year. The
convention offers the perfect opportunity to refuel, recharge, and do
some creative "menu" planning!
There's vision, encouragement, instruction, and resources --food for
your heart as well as your mind. Life is busy, and there are many
circumstances and needs that claim our time. I hope you'll take time to
come to the convention and be
renewed and refreshed. You and your family will be glad that you did! Also,
consider
helping to "refuel" others by volunteering a few hours while
you're at the convention. There's nothing like blessing others to
encourage our
own hearts. Find more
details about the convention at www.heav.org/convention. With warm regards,  Anne Miller HEAV
President
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BEWARE OF
VIRTUAL SCHOOL RECRUITING
"The
governor's recent signature on SB 738, giving state approval for
'virtual school programs,' guarantees that public-school-at-home
programs,
under various names in different places, will soon ramp up their efforts
to
recruit homeschoolers. Participation in these programs--full time or
part
time--will immediately turn your child into a public school student." -
Read more on HSLDA's website. For more cautions
regarding virtual schooling, please see page 7 and 9 of the fall 2009 Virginia Home Educator.
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INTEREST IN
HOME EDUCATION CONTINUES TO GROW
More Than 10,000 to Gather from More Than 20 States for the
Virginia Homeschool Convention.
Take a look at HEAV's most recent press release! In addition
to convention information, the release shares how homeschoolers in
Virginia have grown to more than 30,000, a 37.6 percent increase since
2002. Feel free to pass the release along or to reprint it.
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 PRAYER REQUEST FOR SONO HARRIS - AND A GIFT
OPPORTUNITY
Gregg Harris' wife, Sono, was "recently diagnosed
with stage IV inoperable cancer." Find more details on the blog, including information on how
to give or send a card. (The Harris family have been leaders in the
homeschool movement since the 1980s.)
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 WORKSHOP
CANCELLATION AND PRAYER REQUEST
Due to her husband's illness, Christine Field will not be able to join us at this
year's convention. Your prayers for the Fields are appreciated. You can
view an updated Schedule at-a-Glance here.
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CONVENTION
COUNTDOWN:
ONLY 7 DAYS!
The
convention is just a week away! As we finalize the details,
we're growing VERY excited. There is SO much from which to choose--from
workshops on dealing with a strong-willed child to teaching
art, to a Used Curriculum Sale brimming with bargains, to our largest
Exhibit
Hall yet. You won't want to miss it!
Please Pray
Please keep the convention team in your
prayers, as well as all the exhibitors,
speakers, and attendees who will be making their way to Richmond. Pray
for wisdom and traveling safety, and for everyone who comes to be
blessed abundantly.
We look
forward to seeing you all in Richmond!
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Registration Confirmation Packets
Coming Soon
If you pre-registered for the convention, your
registration confirmation will be arriving by e-mail in the next few
days.
Didn't Pre-register?
Just
register at the door during the convention! You can download maps and directions
and the newly updated Schedule-at-a-Glance!
Articles to Help You
Prepare for the Convention
Making the Most of
Convention
Navigating the Used
Curriculum Route
Homeschool Conferences: To
Attend or Not
to Attend, That Is the Question
 The Convention Program Is
Now Available in Advance
Download
the convention program to view the final workshops,
exhibitors,
convention center maps, Schedule at-a-Glance, and more! Or just browse
the website and view the items of interest to you. Here's a great
opportunity to pre-plan your convention days!
 Do Your Friends Know About Convention?
Don't
let your
friends miss this life-changing event! Visit the Promo page to find out
how YOU can make a difference, and to download resources
such as
bulletin inserts, fliers, PSAs, images, and other promotional materials!
 Ken Ham Interviews - Today and Tomorrow
Ken
Ham is scheduled to appear on
The Don Kroah Show today (Thursday, June 3)
from
5:05-5:15 p.m. On Friday, June 4, at 5:30 p.m., American
Family Radio is scheduled to air an interview with Ken. Listen
online at the links, and be sure to come hear Ken at the convention!
 Bring Your Box Tops and
Used Cartridges to the Convention
Don't throw away those used
cartridges or empty food cans and
boxes! HEAV can exchange used cartridges for office supplies, and Box
Top
labels for cash to support homeschooling! So save and bring them with
you to
the convention.
 Are You Ready for the Used Curriculum Sale?
The
HEAV Used Curriculum Sale, held at the HEAV convention, is a
tremendous opportunity to get homeschool resources at a bargain--and to
sell
those items you don't need! The barcode system will close on
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 4 p.m.,
so input your books today!
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 It's Not Too Late to Volunteer!
To
those of you who have volunteered, thank you! We appreciate your help
very
much. If you haven't volunteered yet, it's not too late! We could still
use
volunteers for the convention in many different areas. Simply contact
our
volunteer coordinator via our Volunteer Checklist. Below are some specific needs we still
have--please click to learn more.
- Children's Program -
Have
lots of fun working with children under the direction of Buddy Davis
from Answers in Genesis
while allowing parents to receive the support and information they need
in
their homeschool journey. Adults and mature teens are needed.
- HEAV Tables - HEAV
needs experienced moms and dads to help man the HEAV tables at the
convention.
- Registration - Take a
two-hour shift to welcome those attending convention, help them get
their name tags, and direct them to their first activity.
- Taping Tables - This is
a great opportunity for responsible teens
and young adults to help out and gain a little experience.
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NEW VIDEO! CONVENTION INTERVIEWS
From
Last Year's Convention Attendees...
 Wondering
what others have thought about the convention? This short (1:13) YouTube video gives you
an opportunity to hear it first hand!
More Feedback from Attendees
We have been homeschooling for 11
years
and this is the first time we have attended the convention!...We loved
everything about the convention!!!...We drove 176.59 miles just to
attend the
convention, and it was worth every minute of the drive!!
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Shenan Ott
As a former
classroom teacher, I've
been to a lot of education
conferences, so it was a breath of fresh air to attend a convention
where the
speakers opened each seminar in prayer...Attending the HEAV State
Convention
confirmed my choice to homeschool. Seeing all the resources was
encouraging!
- Nicole Harris,
parent of a preschooler
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1) Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1 Free: Tell Me A Story and Museum
- Smithfield -
Begins June 8
1.2 Generation Joshua Speaker -
Newport
News - July 5
1.3 CHANCE Christian Homeschool
Co-op - Louisa County Area - Register by June 10
1.4 HSLDA Video Contest - Enter by
July
1
1.5 Contests! - Deadlines Vary
1.6 End-of-the-Year
Activities
1.7 Report - The Value of Hands-On
Crafts
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2) General Interest Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1 Military: Free Museum Admission -
600 Locations
- May 31 Through September 6
2.2 Free: Music Under the Stars -
Fort
Monroe - June Through August
2.3 Mariners' Museum Teacher
Workshops - Newport
News - Begins June 28
2.4 Phyllis Schlafly and Eagle Forum
Radio
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3) Cool
Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Bible Broadcasting Network:
Free Bible Institute
3.2 Homeschool Buyers Co-op
3.3 Web Development Tutorials
3.4 Highlights Magazine Online
3.5 Net
Safety Booklet
3.6 Fifty
States - Lesson List
3.7 Origami Gift Box and More on
YouTube
3.8 Activity Village - Free
Children's Activities
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4)
Parting Thought - Clunkers
The owner of an old clunker was
used to dealing with
a variety of car breakdowns. One day at the supermarket, just after
filling the
trunk with groceries, she noticed a stream of fluid pouring out of the
bottom
of the car. She knew she had to get home before the car was once again
out of
action.
When she arrived, she asked her husband to take a
look at the problem. Expecting the worst, she braced herself for his
diagnosis.
When he came back in, he was smiling. "It's apple juice."
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Author Unknown
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5)
Worth Repeating
"Personally,
I am always ready to
learn although I do not always like being taught."
- Winston
Churchill (1874-1965),
British statesman and author. Visit WinstonChurchill.org
for marvelous resources that include lesson materials (even divided
into
sections specifically for U.S. or U.K. educators), along with audio and
video
archives, plus much more! Are you ready to learn? Challenge yourself
with a
Churchill quiz or two before you leave the site--they are only five
questions
each and are full of fascinating facts.
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6) Verse of the Week
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O
let me not wander from thy
commandments.
- Psalm 119:10 (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
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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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reserved. You are free to pass along all or part of this Update,
but please include the following credit line when you do: "Taken from
HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Update, a free newsletter
for Virginia homeschoolers. You can sign up at www.heav.org."
You may modify this credit line if needed, but please credit HEAV and
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Educators Association of Virginia
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