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What Makes a Dad
 God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need. Then God combined these qualities When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete; And so, He called it ... Dad
- Author Unknown
Happy Father's Day from THSC to all you dads!
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Convention 2008 Pre-Registration Perks
THSC Convention Pre-Registration Deadline June 13, 2008!
Why pre-register? So you don't miss out on any of these perks!
The following are available to pre-registered attendees while space is available:
Teen Staff Program Pre-registered teens, ages 13-18, who participate in the Teen Staff Program (TSP) will join together to learn, work, and build relationships through fun activities and times of fellowship!
Special Buddies Program THSC, together with Texas' Special Kids, will provide a limited program for pre-registered children with special needs.
Field Trip Join us for a field trip to Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park! Thursday, August 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the birthplace of Texas, where the Declaration of Independence from Mexico was signed.
Discounted Tickets to Area Attractions Discounted tickets for the Houston Astros, Six Flags Splashtown, Space Center Houston, the Downtown Aquarium, the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, and the Woodlands Children's Museum.
Pre-Conference Packet Receive helpful Convention details, including a map, helpful parking instructions, and your Convention nametags in your packet before you arrive. Plus, take advantage of the Pre-Registration line onsite when you pre-register.
How do you Pre-Register?
Pre-Register online.
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"Nashunul" Spelling Bee Brings Out Protestors
The latest effort in an 800-year-old campaign to reform English language spelling took place during this year's national spelling bee in Washington, D.C. Proponents of this movement support using phonics to simplify spelling rules, supposedly making it easier for children, the learning disabled, and non-English speakers to learn reading and writing.
The centenarian leader of the movement, Edward Rondthaler, admits that success is a long shot."'I have always known it would not happen, but I worked for it anyway, because it should happen,' he says. 'We have 42 different sounds in English, and we spell them 400 different ways. Isn't that a rather silly thing to do?'"
Supporters do see hope in the rise of text-messaging language and instant messaging, but modern critics cite the lack of a single simplification method and local dialects, which affect how words sound, as major drawbacks.
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THSC Offering Continuing Legal Education Seminar Deadline June 13
 The over-reaching of Child Protective Services (CPS) in the FLDS case highlights again the urgent need for capable legal defense and advocacy of families against false CPS allegations. Texas Home School Coalition is expanding its efforts to build a network of family-friendly attorneys who are trained and willing to help and is offering FREE registration in exchange for an agreement to handle one pro bono CPS case that is referred by THSC. THSC's next Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar for attorneys on Defending the Family Against CPS will be June 20 at the Westin City Center in Dallas. Speakers will be THSC President Tim Lambert, attorney Chris Branson, and attorney Paul Stuckle. Attendees will receive 4.0 MCLE hours. If you are an attorney and are interested in attending, be sure to register by June 13 to guarantee a seat at this important and informative event.
Feel free to pass along this invitation to any family-friendly attorney that you may know. For additional information, click on the graphic.
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Lubbock Home Schoolers Try Newspaper Biz
 A Lubbock home school group, Families Investing in Christian Home Education (F.I.C.H.E.-pronounced "fish"), met at the Science Spectrum to learn how the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, the city's newspaper, is produced. The students then compiled a newsletter for F.I.C.H.E., called "FICHE'y Business." |
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"Generation Now" Pro-Life Leader Scholarship Program
 Four students will be given an opportunity to earn $8,000 toward the expenses of college, through Texas Right to Life's "Generation Now" Pro-Life Leader Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is open to students classified as freshmen or sophomores for the fall semester at a four-year accredited college or university in Texas. A strong willingness and dedication to advance the Culture of Life throughout one's entire college career is imperative. Submission deadline for applications is Friday, June 27, so act quickly. Get more information.... |
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PARADE Magazine Hosts Home Schooling Poll
 In a recent issue, PARADE magazine invited its readers to submit their opinions about whether or not parents should be required to have teaching credentials to homeschool their children. PARADE's interest was spurred by the California court decision that parents need to be certified teachers in order to homeschool their children.
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Membership Benefit: Worldview Academy Camp Discount
 Among the benefits of being a member of the Texas Home School Coalition Association is a discounted registration at a Worldview Academy Leadership Camp. These camps are weeklong programs designed especially for home schoolers who desire to become bold leaders in Truth and Grace. Camps are held across America, primarily on college campuses. Students age 13 and up are trained in three main areas: worldviews, apologetics, and evangelism, as well as in servant leadership.
Worldview Academy is offering THSC Association members a $30 discount off the cost of a camp registration. Click on the graphic to read more about the World View Academy camps.
The next camp in Texas starts September 28 in Giddings.
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A Merry Heart Doeth Good
Reprinted with permission. Taken from the Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons www.familymanweb.com
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Shoreacres Police Officers Overstep Authority
When police officers invaded a home, searched it, and interrogated the children in order to investigate a flawed report, the mother, a THSC Association member, got in touch with Tim Lambert. He chastised the officers and warned them that further action could result in legal action. Read the letter.... | |
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Potty Training Superman
"Daddy, I'm poopy!"
I have heard those words a thousand times before, but that night my mind was miles away as I focused on another writing deadline with hopeful abandon. True, my three-year-old son and most recent heir to the Harrell fortune, was potty training.
I rejoiced in True's announcement since my wife and I had finally convinced him to inform us of his bio-needs before-not after--their urgent arrival. As I faced my little herald of nature's call, my fading memory reminded me potty training meant True was not wearing a pull-up diaper anymore. True was in his "big boy" underwear.
Uh-oh. You experienced dads know exactly what this means, and I will leave it at that.
When I first saw True in his red cape, blue shorts, and matching shirt with the large, yellow "S," I chuckled as he dashed about the living room faster than a speeding bullet. My creative wife bought superhero pajamas for the boys, since even superheroes have to sleep. My five-year-old son, Story, cherished his Batman pajamas, so now I had not one but two superheroes protecting me. I am tremendously pleased to announce the crime rate has dropped in our neighborhood.
Sometime in the evening as I tangled with adjectives, True donned his crime-fighting costume to tangle with bad guys lurking about the house. Superman grinned at me and proudly repeated, "I'm poopy!"
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