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HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Update
December 15, 2010
Above the Fold
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Joy to the World
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2:10-11 (KJV)
May the joy the angel proclaimed be yours this Christmas season and always!
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HAVE A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR!
Last Update Till 2011!
There will be no Virginia Homeschool Update on December 22 or December 29.
Office Closings
The office will also be closed for Christmas on Friday, December 24, and for New Year's on Friday, December 31.
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GET READY FOR A GREAT CONVENTION! Watch for More Information in the Next Few Weeks!
We've been busy planning next year's convention, and can hardly wait to release the details! You'll find a host of practical workshops designed to equip and inspire, along with amazing speakers like Richard Swenson, physician-futurist and best-selling author of Margin and The Overload Syndrome.
More Workshops
Huge Exhibit Hall
Money-Saving Used Curriculum Sale
Dynamic Teen Workshops
Exciting Children's Program
Graduation with Commencement Speaker Dr. Michael Farris
And MANY NEW FEATURES, Including a Multimedia Astronomy Presentation!
View initial info at www.heav.org/convention, and watch for more details soon!
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UPCOMING SUCCESS SEMINARS How to Begin Homeschooling Success Seminar Richmond, Thursday, January 6 Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience!
Know someone considering homeschooling? Please let them know about this seminar! High School at Home: Yes, You Can Do It! Richmond, Thursday, January 13 You'll leave this seminar with confidence to move forward and tools to develop a high school plan that will work for your student.
Learn more and register today!
Can't attend in person?
Check out our new Homeschool Success Webinars! |
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HOMESCHOOL DAY EVENTS
 Homeschool Day at Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 18, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Norfolk
Mark your calendars for an educational day at Nauticus!
View more details online, view a slideshow of a past Nauticus Homeschool Day, and watch for even more details in the new year.
More events to come! We've been working on scheduling several homeschool days for 2011--watch for more details soon!
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HOMESCHOOLING AROUND THE WORLD
 Swedish Government Jails Homeschool Father
"Christer Johansson, the father of 9-year-old Domenic Johansson, and husband of Annie Johansson, was recently jailed by Swedish authorities after taking his son home for a short but "unapproved" overnight visit." See the blog for the full story, and HSLDA's site for information on how to help by sending a card.
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LISTEN LIVE!  Homeschool Heartbeat Interview - Today and Tomorrow
Be sure to tune in to the Homeschool Heartbeat December 15 and 16 to hear HEAV's president, Anne Miller, discuss the HEAV-Homeschool Foundation home makeover project, or check out the archived version. (You can also read the moving story and check out the pictures and a short video online.) |
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HOMESCHOOL Q&A
P.E. and Driver's Education Credits
Q. Is there a requirement for high school homeschoolers to have two years of P.E.? Also,
where on a transcript do I give credit for P.E. and driver's education?
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IT'S READY TO GO!
NEW TRANSCRIPT SERVICE
Creating a high school transcript is now as simple as putting data into an online form. HEAV's new homeschool transcript program will automatically compute your student's GPA and format your information into a professional-looking transcript!
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ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Quiet Times in a Busy Household - Marilyn Boyer, mother of 14
Finding time for the Lord during our busy lives is work. In this article, Marilyn Boyer reminds us of the importance of making time for renewal--and shares valuable (and adaptable) ideas that make quiet time feasible for her.
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1) Homeschool Items
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1.1 Michael Farris: Constitutional Law Course - Online - Register by January 3, 2011 1.2 Introduction to Economics - Mechanicsville - Register by January 3, 2011 1.3 "Home School Heartbeat" - Homeschooled Founding Fathers (and First Lady Abigail Adams!) 1.4 The Teaching Home - Last-Minute Christmas and Winter Break Ideas 1.5 Bible Reading and Prayer Plans
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2) General Interest Items
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2.1 House of Hoops Winter Basketball Camp - Alexandria - December 27 Through 29 2.2 National High School Moot Court - Washington, D.C. - Discount by January 9, 2011 2.3 Law in Society Scholarship Essay Contest - Deadline Is February 14, 2011
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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Simple Bible Study Tools 3.2 Recycle That Calendar 3.3 Blog - "Where Do I Start? Homeschooling a Kindergartener" 3.4 Christmas and Pet Safety |
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4) Parting Thought - Reason for the Season Dr. David Jeremiah tells about the church father Jerome who had a dream where he gathered all of his money, and then his possessions, and tried to give them to Jesus. But Jesus didn't want them. Jerome asked Jesus what He wanted, and, in the dream, Jesus replied, "Give me your sins. I came to take away your sins." - Adapted from the sermon, "Why There Must Be a Christmas" ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 5) Worth Repeating "An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others." - A.W. Tozer (1897-1963), American pastor, prolific writer, and popular conference speaker. Read more about Aiden Wilson Tozer, along with some of his writing, on A.W. Tozer Classics. ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 6) Verse of the Week If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? - Luke 11:13 (KJV)
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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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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 (manager & copy editor), Chris (editor), Katherine Loop (director of publications & marketing), Anne Miller (publications advisor), Karen Sweeney (content editor) and Abigail Trumbo (copy 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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