HSLDA's Weekly Update--Judge: 3-Year-Old Needs "Socialization"

May 10, 2011   Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education May 9: GMToday.com All Things Mommy May 9: News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri Homeschools Gain Help May 8: WIS-TV Channel 10, Columbia, South Carolina Siblings Graduate Together, Giving Special Mother’s Day Gift May 8: News-Times, Danbury, Connecticut Adventure Course Trains Homeschoolers May 7: The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia The Homeschool Mom You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses     Contents Judge Orders 3-Year-Old into Day Care for “Socialization” Homeschoolers in Eastern European Country Need Help HSLDA Fights for Homeschooled Military Enlistees Umbrella Diplomas Problematic for Law Enforcement Jobs One Mistake and Goodbye, Kids! National Zoo Offers Classes for Homeschool Students iGovern: Education During Summer Fun Call for Parent to Parent Submissions Deadlines Approaching for PHC Teen Leadership Camps Send in Your Best Ballads Special Wedding Gift Set: HSF Cookbook with Free Vintage Apron! National Bible Bee Contestant Registration Continues Home School Heartbeat: Making the Transition to Homeschooling Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Judge Orders 3-Year-Old into Day Care for “Socialization” HSLDA of Canada reports a shocking case where a 3-year-old was ordered into day care for “socialization.” They are appealing on behalf of the homeschooling family whose children were all forced to attend public school programs. Read more >> 2. Homeschoolers in Eastern European Country Need Help Families in one Eastern European country where homeschooling is technically illegal need assistance. Read more >> 3. HSLDA Fights for Homeschooled Military Enlistees HSLDA helped persuade Pentagon officials to extend a program that places homeschool recruits in the military’s highest enlistment option. Read more >> 4. Maryland: Umbrella Diplomas Problematic for Law Enforcement Jobs Despite a lengthy discussion with an HSLDA attorney, Baltimore County Police refused to accept as valid a homeschool graduate’s umbrella program diploma. Read more >> 5. Parental Rights: One Mistake and Goodbye, Kids! The law in Michigan doesn’t even demand evidence that a child is in danger before he can be removed to foster care—and that may portend what is to come for every state if we don’t act to stop it. Read more >> 6. D.C.: National Zoo Offers Classes for Homeschool Students Now through June, homeschoolers can sign up for classes on animal behavior and habitats taught by a veteran homeschool mom at the National Zoo. Read more >> 7. iGovern: Education During Summer Fun Generation Joshua is proud of the high-caliber teaching we provide at our iGovern Summer Leadership camps. To help students gain more from camp we have created three classes. The first is Legislative Techniques, where students will learn how congressmen write and debate legislation. The second, Party Leadership, deals with the American party system and how to make a difference in our culture starting in our political parties. The final course is Campaigns and Elections, which teaches students the fine points of the electoral process and campaigning. Sign up today! West Registration >> 8. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions Have you ever had an inspiring thought, an ingenious shortcut, or an “Aha! moment” that you wished you could share with other homeschoolers? Well, now you can! The Home School Court Report’s Parent to Parent column provides opportunities for homeschooling parents to relay teaching tips, encouragement and advice. Our topic for the July/August 2011 issue is “A Homeschool Snapshot.” One day you will look back on your homeschool days and recall a precious time, event, or moment. What is your best homeschooling memory so far? Send us your story in 150 words. Submissions may be edited for space. Mail submissions to: HSLDA Attn: Parent to Parent P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us, including “Parent to Parent” in the subject line, at ComDept@hslda.org. Please include your name and address. 9. Deadlines Approaching for PHC Teen Leadership Camps Enjoy the summer fun of Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College, which apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. Camps are being offered in debate, art, music, drama, leadership, constitutional law and journalism—and much more! To learn more or to register >> 10. Send in Your Best Ballads Submissions are being accepted until June 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 11. Special Wedding Gift Set: HSF Cookbook with Free Vintage Apron! It’s the perfect gift for brides. Order the Home School Foundation’s Family Favorites from the Homeschool Kitchen and get a free vintage hostess apron! Check Facebook and the HSLDA Store for details. 12. National Bible Bee Contestant Registration Continues National Bible Bee contestant enrollment will continue through May 31. Bible Bee “Family Boxes” which contain Bibles, age-appropriate study materials, Bible memorization cards, Parent Guidebooks, and much more will be shipped to arrive on June 1, if you register by May 24! Learn more and register >> 13. Home School Heartbeat: Making the Transition to Homeschooling Are you getting ready to transition to homeschooling? Sometimes it can seem like there are a lot of hoops to jump through along the way! Join Mike Smith and his guests as they discuss how you can make the change smoothly and successfully on this week’s Home School Heartbeat. Read more >> 14. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Two Birds with One Stone: Discovering PHC Prep”—Adam Rohner Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can prepare your high school student for college! This is a free e-vent but space is limited, so sign up today! • “How to Homeschool in New Mexico”—HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. Schmidt • “HSLDA @home e-vent Package: High School Success”—College Track If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.   The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. 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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Who Should Issue the Diploma?

May 3, 2011   Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education May 2: The Courier-Times, Aurora, Illinois Area Homeschoolers Say Interest is Up May 2: News-Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee Bill to Ease Homeschool Restrictions Gets Support May 1: News-Leader, Staunton, Virginia Valley Students’ Project Heads for National Contest May 1: Ahwatukee Foothill News, Phoenix, Arizona Homeschooling Deemed “The Fastest Growing Segment of Education” April 30: Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa Homeschooling Needs Different Graduation Parties April 30: Suffolk News-Herald, Suffolk, Virginia Crusaders Going as Far as They Can April 29: MyNorthwest.com Youngest Ever WSU Graduate Credits Homeschool April 28: OneNewsNow Homeschool “Blanket Order” Struck Down April 27: WCCB-TV Fox, Charlotte, North Carolina Homeschool Mom Says “Why the Controversy?” Over Sports Bill April 26: The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California As Class Sizes Rise, so Does Homeschooling You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses     Contents Who Should Issue the Diploma? Court Drops Charges Against Family Florida Joins States Calling for Parental Rights Amendment Tom Minnery of Focus on the Family Speaking at iGovern West Send in Your Best Ballads National Bible Bee Registration Now Open! Home School Heartbeat: Interview with Liz Curry Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Missouri: Who Should Issue the Diploma? As graduation season approaches, HSLDA wishes to remind homeschooling parents they can rest assured concerning the validity of the diplomas they issue their students. Read more >> 2. Spain: Court Drops Charges Against Family A Spanish court dropped the case against a homeschool family after receiving hundreds of letters and emails from HSLDA families and homeschoolers around the world. Read more >> 3. Florida Joins States Calling for Parental Rights Amendment Florida has become the fifth state to pass a resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to send the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to the states for ratification. Read more >> 4. Tom Minnery of Focus on the Family Speaking at iGovern West This year Tom Minnery will join the lineup of speakers at iGovern West camp. GenJ is noted for its excellent speakers—past camps have featured conservative leaders such as Wendy Wright of Concerned Women for America and Morton Blackwell of the Leadership Institute. Tom Minnery is currently the senior vice president of government and public policy for Focus on the Family. As both an advocate for one of America’s top pro-family organizations and as a founding member of the Alliance Defense Fund, Tom Minnery brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Christian leader in society. Check out our other camp speakers and register your students for iGovern West today. Speakers >> West Registration >> 5. Send in Your Best Ballads Submissions are being accepted until June 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 6. National Bible Bee Registration Now Open! Do something eternal with your family this summer. Enroll each of your children in the 2011 National Bible Bee Competition! The Bible Bee is a Scripture knowledge and memory competition in the context of family discipleship. Families use the age-appropriate Sword Study handbooks and correlating parent guidebooks to study together and gather with other families to prepare for their local contests, which will be held August 27. The top 100 from each of three age divisions will be invited to compete in the National Bible Bee Contest in November for prizes totaling $260,000. Get details and register >> 7. Home School Heartbeat: Interview with Liz Curry Have you ever thought that homeschooling could never work for your situation? Think again! This week’s guest shares from her heart—and years of experience—about the benefits of homeschooling and how you can do it ... whether you’re a single parent, a homeschooling parent with a full-time job, or simply trying to stretch your finances to include curriculum. Read more >> 8. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Who Am I in This World? Making an Impact as a Mom”—Denise Mira • “Two Birds with One Stone: Discovering PHC Prep”—Adam Rohner • “How My Philosophy of Parenting Has Changed Since 1975”—HSLDA Chairman Michael Farris If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.   The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. 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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Judge's Order Overruled

April 26, 2011   Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education April 24: Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah Homeschooling—Utahns Feel Less Stigma as More Families Try It April 22: The Examiner, Independence, Missouri Local Robotics Team is BEST Again April 21: WIAT-TV Channel 42, Birmingham, Alabama “Tim Tebow Bill” Center of Controversy April 20: Sequim Gazette, Sequim, Washington Students Score with Music Festival Competition April 19: The Atlanta Post, Atlanta, Georgia Should Black Parents Consider Homeschooling? You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses     Contents Judge’s Order Seeking Homeschooler Identities Overruled Cornell University Asks for GED or State-Approved Diploma Authorities Threaten Homeschool Family Shipping What to My Child’s Door? Regular Registration for iGovern East Closes May 2 Is This You? Widows Spring Enrollment Closing Help Homeschool Families in Crisis Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Last Week for Free Admission to Newseum Don’t Deprive a Child in Your Area Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling an Only Child Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Mississippi: Judge’s Order Seeking Homeschooler Identities Overruled The State Supreme Court has vacated a judge’s order which sought the names and addresses of homeschoolers in a certain district. The victory protects home educators from the flagrant misuse of judicial power. Read more >> 2. New Jersey: Cornell University Asks for GED or State-Approved Diploma When a longtime member family had a college question the validity of the diploma they issued their daughter, HSLDA vouched for them by pointing to the law. Read more >> 3. Germany: Authorities Threaten Homeschool Family A German judge recognized that homeschooling provides quality education, but still denied a family permission to teach their children at home. Read more >> 4. Parental Rights: Shipping What to My Child’s Door? The Philadelphia Department of Health has set up a website offering prophylactics free by mail to children as young as 11—no parental knowledge or consent required! ParentalRights.org cites this as one more reason to protect children by supporting the Parental Rights Amendment. Read more >> 5. GenJ Summer Camp: Regular Registration for iGovern East Closes May 2 iGovern West offers your students a camp experience with a rare and accurate look into the reality of American politics! Act soon! Early registration for iGovern West (August 14–20) closes May 30. Save $50 when you register for iGovern West right now! >> iGovern East camp is just a few weeks away, starting June 5. Registration closes May 2. All registrations for iGovern East after May 2 will incur a rush fee. To register or learn more >> 6. Is This You? Check this out: In a recent poll of homeschooling parents seeking high-level online courses for their teens, parents said they “must have”... 1) “Courses that are complete—not lacking anything,” 2) “Curriculum that’s engaging,” 3) “Specific, detailed feedback for continued progress,” 4) “A Christian worldview that’s totally integrated into the curriculum,” and 5) “A price that is better than most anything else out there.” Is this what you want, too? Great news! The PHC Prep Academy has ALL 5 of those must-haves that you want—and an additional $50- to $100-off discount for HSLDA families...AND, for the next month only, another $50 discount on top of that—for super-high AP course content at a super-low price. Check these courses out and sign up now to get the additional $50 discount—before it’s gone... Read more >> 7. Home School Foundation: Widows Spring Enrollment Closing Just one week remains in our spring enrollment for the Widows Curriculum Fund. If you know a homeschooling widow, please have her contact us to find out about curriculum help. The spring deadline is May 1. Contact the Foundation >> Read more >> 8. Help Homeschool Families in Crisis If you know any homeschooling families who were affected by the recent waves of severe storms, tornadoes, and wildfires, please have them contact the Home School Foundation. HSF can provide some emergency assistance to homeschooling families going through a crisis situation. Contact the Foundation >> Donate online >> 9. Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Submissions will be accepted beginning May 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 10. Last Week for Free Admission to Newseum Through April 30, the Newseum in Washington, D.C. is honoring teachers. Those with a valid school ID—which includes your HSLDA or state organization member card—will receive one free adult general admission. Contact HSLDA’s Federal Relations Office at 540-338-5600 or email federalrelations@hslda.org if you have any questions or concerns. Read more >> 11. Don’t Deprive a Child in Your Area Don’t let children in your area miss the 2011 National Bible Bee Summer Family Discipleship Program because no hosts volunteered! Youth began registering on April 1, so check out the map on www.BibleBee.org. If there is no host within 30 miles of you, please volunteer! Everything you need will be provided! Read more >> 12. Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling an Only Child Will my child still benefit from homeschooling if he or she has no siblings? This week on Home School Heartbeat, Mike Smith answers this question with an emphatic yes! Join Mike as he interviews a mother and daughter on the challenges and unique rewards of home educating an only child. Read more >> 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Helping Your Wife Grow in Christ”—Lou Priolo • “Home Instruction in Michigan”—HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black • “How to Homeschool in New Mexico”—HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. Schmidt • “Who Am I in This World? Making an Impact as a Mom”—Denise Mira Register for “Helping Your Wife Grow in Christ” or “Who Am I in This World? Making an Impact as a Mom” and be entered to win an @home e-vent gift certificate! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.   The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. 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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Court Addresses Johansson Case

April 19, 2011   Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education April 17: Daily Comet, Thibodaux, Louisiana Homeschool Parents Cry Foul April 17: The Record Searchlight, Redding, California More North State Families Choosing to Homeschool their Kids April 17: The Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina Bills Would Let Homeschool Students Play on Public Teams April 15: The Carlisle Independent, Carlisle, Arkansas An Inside Look at Homeschooling in Lonoke County April 15: WDIO-TV Channel 10, Duluth, Minnesota State’s Largest Homeschool Conference in Duluth April 14: KFOX-TV Channel 14, El Paso, Texas Homeschooling Trend Rising In El Paso You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses     Contents European Court Addresses Johansson Case School System Asks for Assessment GenJ Summer Camp Preview: The Gala Study Skills for High Schoolers Special Mother’s Day Gift Set: HSF’s Cookbook and Vintage Apron! Don’t Miss It—Read What These Teens Say Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Pick Your Favorite HSLDA Commercial Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? Free Admission to Newseum for Teachers National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed Home School Heartbeat: Famous Homeschoolers II Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Sweden: European Court Addresses Johansson Case After nine months, the European Court of Human Rights has finally assigned a case number to the application filed on behalf of the Johansson family—whose son was taken by the state. Read more >> 2. Maine: School System Asks for Assessment from Non-Approved Private School After being contacted by HSLDA, a public school official recognized the error in asking for year-end assessments from members operating as a private school. Read more >> 3. GenJ Summer Camp Preview: The Gala GenJ’s iGovern leadership camps offer students a week of learning and fun. From our speakers to our unique scenario, iGovern is a dynamic learning experience every year. Part of the iGovern scenario is the politically charged formal event, a signature aspect of the iGovern Camp experience. Our 2010 iGovern West Gala was in the Glenn Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs. At the Gala the students raise funds and talk with lobbyists about issues in the scenario. Sign up now to save your spot, and get a taste of the high society in Washington, D.C. Register now! >> Questions about camp? Call at 540-338-8608 4. Study Skills for High Schoolers Looking for a place to start as you teach your high schooler study skills? Check out these resources and websites. Read more >> 5. Special Mother’s Day Gift Set: HSF’s Cookbook and Vintage Apron! Surprise Mom with the perfect pairing at an unbeatable price: the Home School Foundation’s Family Favorites from the Homeschool Kitchen and an apron that’s as unique as she is! Choose from one of three available apron styles. Now through May 8, 2011! Order today! >> 6. Don’t Miss It—Read What These Teens Say If you’re wondering if signing your teen up for courses at PHC Prep Academy is right for you, check this out: John, from CA, says, “I’ve never taken better classes.” Melanie in TN says, “I walked into this AP class with trepidation and inexperience ... and I’m leaving with joy, excitement, and courage for the AP exam! Not only this, but I am also walking away closer than ever in my relationship with my Savior. I never would have dreamed that an AP ... class could have such an impact on my life. Not only is the teaching superb, but through this class I have been continually pointed to Christ.” If you’re a parent and that sounds like something you won’t want to miss for this coming year, check these courses out and sign up now, before it’s too late to get the $50 discount happening right now. Register now! >> 7. Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Submissions will be accepted beginning May 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 8. Pick Your Favorite HSLDA Commercial In 2010 we asked students—and their friends and families—to create a commercial for HSLDA. The critics have selected seven top entries, but we still want the people to have their say. Please visit the following link and cast your vote! The production crew that created the video which receives the most votes will win $1,000! Watch and vote >> 9. Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? HSLDA is conducting a survey on the impact of homeschooling on state politics. We are seeking information regarding the number of state legislators who were homeschooled. Ultimately we’d like to send them a short survey. First we have to find them. If you know a homeschooled state legislator, please take 10 seconds to click the link below and provide just four pieces of information to help us take the next step. Read more >> 10. Free Admission to Newseum for Teachers Throughout April, the Newseum in Washington, D.C. is honoring teachers. Those with a valid school ID—which includes your HSLDA or state organization member card—will receive one free adult general admission. Contact HSLDA’s Federal Relations Office at 540-338-5600 or email federalrelations@hslda.org if you have any questions or concerns. Read more >> 11. National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed Contestant registration closes May 31. So if you’re called to encourage parents to disciple their children, and you like a gathering of godly families, enroll today to be an area “host.” Perhaps you can use your church’s facilities to conduct three monthly meetings during the summer, wrapping up with a Local Bible Bee on Saturday, August 27. Everything you need is provided! Read more >> 12. Home School Heartbeat: Famous Homeschoolers II Some of the most talented men and women of the past strengthened their skills at home. This week on Home School Heartbeat, catch a glimpse of the parent-led education that made a general, a philosopher, a composer, and two writers great. Read more >> 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “The Science Solution: Giving a Solid Science Education”—Jeannie Fulbright • “Helping Your Wife Grow in Christ”—Lou Priolo • “Home Instruction in Michigan”—HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black • “Homeschooling: Educating for Eternity”—Rick and Marilyn Boyer If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.   The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.