Virginia Homeschool | May 27, 2009 HEAV Update

HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Update

May 27, 2009

Above the Fold
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Please Pray for Jessica Hulcy
Jessica Hulcy, long-time homeschool encourager, speaker, and author, was in a severe car accident last week. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. You can view more details and find out how she is doing on Caring Bridge.

As you may already know, Jessica was scheduled to do several workshops at the HEAV convention. Inge Cannon graciously offered to fill in these workshops; Jessica's workshops on curriculum, mentoring teens, and discovery learning will be replaced with similar workshops by Inge. Florence Feldman, HEAV's beloved convention director and a professional organizer with more than 25 years experience, will be offering a workshop titled "The Organized Child" in place of Jessica's organization workshop. Look on the website later this week for the new descriptions and titles.

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CONVENTION COUNTDOWN: ONLY 15 DAYS!
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Pre-registration Has Now Ended - But Don't Despair!
If you missed the pre-registration deadline, just register at the door during the convention. We hope to see you there!

PLEASE PRAY
Please keep the convention and everything related to it lifted up in your prayers! Please pray

for the speakers and exhibitors as they prepare and as they travel to Richmond from across the country;
for all the convention coordinators and HEAV staff during the busy days ahead;
for people to hear about the convention in time to attend; and
for each person to get the help and encouragement they need!

Do Your Friends Know About Convention?
Don't let your friends miss this life-changing event! Visit www.heav.org/convention/promo to find out how YOU can make a difference and download resources such as bulletin inserts, fliers, PSAs, images, and other promotional materials!

Online Science Classes and Camps: Anatomy, Biology, Forensics, Pre-Biology

Anatomy & Physiology - Camps & Online Classes - Boone, NC

- Directed/taught by veteran homeschool dad/professor
- We use human cadavers for optimal anatomy
- Fun, instructive physiology labs

Please Visit Our Site for Details.

http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO SAVE - SALE ENDS MAY 31!
Save up to 80% and Get a FREE CD!
Choose from more than 20 resources--many priced at or below our cost! Orders of $25 or more of any product(s) on this page also get a FREE 25th Anniversary CD, valued at more than $200!

Get them while you can!
Prices are good only while supplies last, and we have VERY limited quantities of many items. Each week, we've been selling out of more items...don't miss out on the ones left! Most items are ones we don't plan to restock, so now's the time to buy.

Don't miss these great deals--take a look and save 10-80% off normal prices!

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Featured Article: Building a Heart of Obedience
Wondering how to cultivate obedience in your child's heart? In this article, Marilyn Boyer, experienced mom of 14, shares some simple, practical advice.

Hear Marilyn at the Convention!
Marilyn will be offering four workshops, including one on "Obedience from the Heart" and another on "Getting It All Done." View Marilyn's workshops.

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Hear from Homeschool Graduates...
and Learn from Experienced Parents!
Ever wanted to ask a homeschool graduate something? Well, now you can! In Homeschooling: Educating for Eternity, one of this year's convention workshops, you'll get an opportunity to ask questions of five homeschool graduates from the Boyer family and listen as they share why they're glad they were taught at home--and why they intend to homeschool their own children! You'll also get to hear from the parents--homeschool authors Rick and Marilyn Boyer will share the philosophy that has inspired them through 29 years of home education with their 14 children. Don't miss this powerful session!

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TUNE IN NEXT WEEK!
TV and Radio Interviews with Convention Speakers
Tune in to these upcoming interviews about the convention:

- Veteran homeschool mom Yvonne Bunn will talk about homeschooling during a live appearance on WTVR's Virginia This Morning on Tuesday, June 2, at 9 a.m. Check your local TV listings for the channel, or visit www.wtvr.com.

- Author and pastor Voddie Baucham, a keynote speaker at this year's convention, will talk about the convention on WAUQ, Richmond's American Family Radio (AFR) station, on Monday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. Tune in to WAUQ at 89.7 FM or listen online at wauq.afr.net.

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Are You Ready for the Used Curriculum Sale?
The HEAV Used Curriculum Sale, held at the HEAV convention, is a MEGA opportunity to get homeschool resources at a bargain--and to sell those items you don't need! Find more details on the Used Curriculum Sale pages. The barcode system will close on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 4 p.m., so start inputting your books today!

Again This Year! Gleaning in the Used Curriculum Sale
Items marked "donate" that do not sell during the UCS sale will be available for people to glean from Saturday afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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ENTREPRENEUR LEARNING TRACK
Considering Starting a Business?
Wondering how to start a business? Or turn your home into a profit center? This year's Entrepreneur Learning Track will help you get started on the right foot. Speakers include Wade Myers, Harvard MBA and founder of New Venture Lab, and Joel Salatin, third generation owner of the successful Polyface Farm in Shenandoah Valley. This is a rare opportunity to learn from entrepreneurial experts!

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Volunteers Needed in the Children's Program
Volunteers 13 and up are needed to help in the Children's Program at the convention as team leaders, helpers, and runners. For more information or to volunteer, go to the CCI website.

Convention Help
We need experienced parents to take a two-hour shift at the HEAV tables, strong young men to help lift books and set up tables in the UCS on Thursday afternoon, speaker hosts and hostesses, and more.

Just fill out our Volunteer Checklist letting us know when you are available and where you'd like to serve, and someone will get back with you shortly. Remember, volunteers shop first in the Used Curriculum Sale (UCS).

Volunteers Needed at Graduation
We're looking for able-bodied men who would be willing to put on suits and ties and help with crowd control on Saturday, June 13, 2009, before the graduation ceremony. There are always a lot of people (graduates' families and friends) wandering the halls during this time that would definitely appreciate a friendly face and someone to point them in the correct direction. If you are willing to serve in this way, please contact Wendy Fish at graduation@heav.org or 804-278-9200.

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Bring Your Golden Gift Certificates and Box Tops to Convention!
Attention Ukrop customers! Turn your Ukrop Golden Gift certificate into support for Virginia homeschoolers by sending it in to the HEAV office (2248 G Dabney Road, Richmond, VA 23230)...or by bringing it with you to convention and giving it to HEAV at registration!

New this year! There will be boxes at the convention for Box Top labels. Although tiny, Box Top labels can support homeschooling in a BIG way! So...before you toss that next food box or can, check to see if it has a Box Top label. Then collect the labels, trim them neatly, rubber band them in sets of 50, put them in a zip lock bag along with a completed form, and bring them with you to turn in at the convention! See www.heav.org/events/boxtops for more details.

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1) Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1 CCA Used Curriculum Sale and Homeschool Fun Day - Chesterfield - May 28
1.2 Home Front Educators Used Curriculum Sale - Lynchburg - May 30
1.3 RRHE Used Curriculum Sale - Richmond - Register by May 31
1.4 New Home Education Meeting - Roanoke - June 1
1.5 Homeschool Gymnastics Classes - Richmond - Begins June 22
1.6 Spring Homeschool Curriculum and Resource Sales List
1.7 Field Trips and Vacations - Free Chapter from America's Best Zoos

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2) General Interest Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1 Hispanics in the American Revolution - Chantilly - May 31
2.2 Rediscovering God in America - Virginia Beach - June 4-5
2.3 Civil War Reenactment - Isle of Wight - June 6-7
2.4 Eight Tuition-Free Colleges
2.5 Military Family of the Year
2.6 The Truth About Angels and Demons - (The Da Vinci Code too)

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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Living Water Bible Games
3.2 101 Summer Activities
3.3 Goodyear Blimp Virtual Tour
3.4 World Time
3.5 10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Online Security
3.6 KidsGarden.org

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4) Parting Thought - How to Start the Day Feeling Great!
- Open a new file on your computer.
- Title it "Housework."
- Place it in the Recycle Bin.
- Empty the Recycle Bin.
- Your computer will ask you, "Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?"
- Answer "Yes" and click the left mouse button firmly.
- Have a wonderful day!

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5) Worth Repeating
"Education is a weapon, whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed." - Joseph Stalin, (1878-1953). Soviet dictator generally credited with the deaths of 20 to 30 million people.

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6) Verse of the Week
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.
- 2 Peter 1:3 (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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