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Thanksgiving Day 1789
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
 "Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor - and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me 'to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.'
"Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be ..."
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A Great Deal for New Home Schoolers!
 Do you know someone who is considering home schooling in the new year? There are many decisions, and many questions are involved in each one. Help them out - show them THSC's Beginner Packet.
This great deal includes the current THSC Association Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers; The Role of Fathers in Education (by Tim Lambert) [CD]; Homeschooling: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (by Lyndsay Lambert) [CD]; and Ready, Set...Now What Do I Do? (by Tim and Lyndsay together) [DVD]. This incredible resource is available for only $35, a $10 savings over buying these items separately.
The handbook alone is a wonderful resource and a must-read for all home schoolers. It features articles about how to homeschool in Texas, options after graduation, and how to deal with school districts and Child Protective Services, as well as many other helpful pieces. This year's edition has also been updated with changes in the laws, which were passed in the last legislative session, that impact home educators. See a listing of important information in the current Table of Contents. Click on the graphic to order.
What a great gift idea!
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Made in the U.S.A: Spoiled Brats
 Craig R. Smith
"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right? The same magazine that employs Michael (Qurans in the toilets at Gitmo) Isikoff. Here I promised myself this week I would be nice and I start off in this way. Oh what a mean man I am.
"The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the president. In essence 2/3s of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.
"So being the knuckle dragger I am, I starting thinking, ''What we are so unhappy about?''' Find the answer! |
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A Merry Heart Doeth Good
 My five-year-old son, Joel, had a worksheet full of pictures. He was supposed to tell me which picture started with the "s" sound. I pointed to a smiling, shining sun, and he said, "Thhhhhhh-un... Nope."
I prompted, "Ssssss-un?"
He said, "Oh! I didn't underthtand mythelf."
He is almost eight now and has lost his adorable lisp.
Jeannie Cotton, Houston
Do you have a funny, home-school-related anecdote you'd like to share? We'd love to publish it! (Limit of 750 characters.) Please include your name and where you live.
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Ector County ISD Attempts to Oversee Home School
As an Ector County family was signing the school's withdrawal forms, school officials told the mother that they could come to her home and inspect her home school at any time. She was signing the district's forms because they told her that her child would not be legally withdrawn until she did. She consulted THSC, and Tim Lambert wrote a letter reminding Ector County officials of TEA's rules concerning home schoolers.
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Top Ten Home Schooling Myths
In this article, Mary James lists and dispels ten of the most common misconceptions about home schooling.
"NUMBER 10
You cannot homeschool through high school.
As with many of the myths of home schooling, this one is disappearing with time. Of course, many, many families have successfully homeschooled through high school (including our family!). Still, it can be a daunting consideration. Many people fear high school, but with so many options now open to home schoolers, we really have no reason to worry.
"NUMBER 9
If you homeschool your children, they will all be geniuses.
Sorry .... It is true that the one-on-one tutorial method is superior and that on average, home schoolers have the test scores to prove it. However, there are just as many students struggling at home as in public schools. The good news is that with this low student-to-teacher ratio our students have a better chance of success."
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Giving Thanks for Liberty's Bounty
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