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| HEAV’S Virginia Homeschool Update
August 3, 2012 |
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HEAV Blog Giveaway August 7-9, 2012 Win a FREE HSLDA Membership!
And now, HSLDA has generously offered three, full memberships–valued at $115 each–to give away on our blog. HSLDA members have direct access to
Don’t miss this chance to get your free membership. Just visit our blog next Tuesday and leave a comment on the HSLDA post and you’ll be entered into the giveaway! Winners will be chosen Friday, August 10, 2012. Since 1983, HSLDA has defended the rights of parents to educate their children at home by providing personal, legal assistance to the many families each year who are discriminated against by school officials and others who would challenge their right to homeschool. Visit the website to learn more. |
 GIGANTIC STORE SALESave 20-30% During the Month of August The whole month of August, HEAV will have an unprecedented sale! 20% off retail prices on nearly every item in our store, plus members get an additional 10% discount on ALL items, for a savings of 30%! *Discounts are good on in-stock items only. Some quantities are very limited. |
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We Have Winners! The convention survey drawing is complete, and the winners have been notified! One participant has received a ticket to the 2013 Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention plus a hotel stay at the Marriott, and two others each received a 2013 family ticket. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s survey. Your feedback is a tremendous help to us as we prepare for the next convention.
School Items Tax Free on August 3 – 5! Take advantage of the tax exemption during this three-day period! Purchases of certain school supplies, clothing, and footwear will be exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Each eligible school supply item must be priced at $20 or less, and each eligible article of clothing and footwear must be priced at $100 or less. Click here to learn more. |
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~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ HOMESCHOOL DAY EVENTS AND SUCCESS SEMINARS
Richmond, Thursday, August 16, 2012 Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! Maximize your success with practical ideas from Yvonne Bunn, a veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling. This informative seminar will help you focus on the things you really need to know for a successful homeschool year, including how to prepare, the ins and outs of the Virginia law, testing and evaluation options, how to choose curriculum, how to teach several levels at once, how to get the support you need, where to find the best resources, some things to avoid, and some secrets of success. |
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~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ARTICLES & INFORMATION Article of the Week If Motherhood Isn’t a Competitive Sport, Then Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up? The author reminds moms to avoid comparing themselves to other moms and, instead, consider whether they are living up to their callings in Christ. Thankfully, He has promised all the grace we need to accomplish that task!
Homeschool Q&A NOI–Do I need to list where classes are taken? Q. If my child takes two classes at a Christian school, should I include this information in the Notice of Intent, or just in the list of subjects as required? |
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~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 1) Homeschool Items View All Homeschool Items ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 2) General Interest Items View All General Interest Items 2.1 Free Online University Courses ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers |
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~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 4) Parting Thought – Horrid Pun O’ the Month (with Apologies Beforehand) The past, present, and future walked into bar–it was a tense situation. - Author Unknown ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 5) Worth Repeating - Henry Martyn (1781-1812), Anglican clergyman and missionary to India and Persia. Upon his arrival in India, he struck up a friendship with famed Baptist missionary pioneer, William Carey. While on the mission field, he translated the New Testament, Psalms, and Book of Common Prayer into multiple languages. Read an inspiring biographical article, “Henry Martyn Forsook All for Christ,” here. Martyn survived only six years before dying in Turkey while attempting to return to England because of his health. ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. - Psalms 86:5 (KJV) ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ 7) Homeschool Laugh of the Week |
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~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~~ FORWARD TO A FRIEND!  If you know a family interested in homeschooling in Virginia, please pass this message along! ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~ ~:~~ 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!
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