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Back-to-School Time ... Join THSC Now!
Once you join, you'll be eligible to take advantage of all the discounts and benefits we offer to members. THSC Association is continually adding not only more member discounts to its Member Benefit Package but also new avenues to make joining more manageable. Check out the ways it has gotten even easier to budget for your membership!
To take advantage of these options, or to join, you can call our office toll-free at(888)200-4903 and speak to our friendly, helpful staff, or send your questions by e-mail to staff@thsc.org. You can download, print, complete, and mail or fax your application and order form.
If you would like to join or renew your membership, you can still join online; however, payment plan options are not yet available at the Web store.
Start your school year on a great note - join today!
Download and print application now....
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Exhibitors at Convention ~ Back-to-School Shopping You'll Love!
 Classical Academic Press, Institute for Excellence in Writing, Lifetime Books and Gifts, and Tapestry of Grace are among the many companies set to exhibit at the upcoming THSC State Convention and Family Conference. Check out this listing of Convention Specials offered specifically to Convention attendees. Save on shipping AND find great deals that will make you happier than ever about your purchases! (Click on the graphic above for a complete list of exhibitors.)
In addition to the great shopping experience, you won't want to miss our exciting Keynote Speakers. Take the time to listen to Dr. Jeff Myers, Jessica Hulcy, and John Erickson speak on a variety of subjects.
Also plan to attend the Friday evening session with Jim Weiss about Real Life Heroes: Fascinating Stories of Great People and the Saturday evening session with John Erickson, Lessons in Life with Hank the Cowdog. Get all the details.... |
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Calling All Volunteers - Free Registration!
 THSC needs you! Free or discounted adult, children's, and Exhibit Hall registrations are gladly given in exchange for two to three hours of your time. Have you already paid to register? Receive a reimbursement for your registration fee when you volunteer! E-mail convention@thsc.org today for details!
ASL Interpreters Needed
Gain experience while ministering to others in a unique way, AND get free admission to the Convention! THSC is also in need of a few interpreters skilled in American Sign Language. Qualified individuals, e-mail convention@thsc.org right away! |
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You Be the Chemist Challenge
 The You Be the Chemist Challenge is an academic competition, sponsored by the Chemical Education Foundation that engages students in learning and helps promote the science of chemistry, the benefits of chemicals, and the importance of chemical safety awareness in a fun and innovative medium. This competition's goal is to gather serious students interested in science and chemistry and encourage them to further challenge themselves with other students in a fun way. It does take discipline; however, as the study material will challenge the participants.
The challenge is open currently for all sixth, seventh, and eighth graders who have not yet reached the age of fifteen before the end of the 2008/2009 school year. The only expenses would be the printing of the study guide from www.chemed.org for round one or the qualifying competition and travel costs for the regional and state winners to meet at the testing venue for those levels of competition. In the local or qualifying round, the Chemical Education Foundation will furnish the actual written tests for students. The regional, state, and national levels are verbal competitions.
The competition starts with the school year in August. Once a state winner is found, that student and one chaperone are sent to the national competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with expenses paid by the Chemical Education Foundation. Along the way, winners receive U.S. savings bonds, trophies, and gift certificates to Discovery store.com.
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Wayne Root Speaks Out on Home Schooling
Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarian vice-presidential candidate, recently issued a press release addressing changes in regulation of home schoolers in Washington, D.C. He stated that the responsibility for educating children should rest with the parents, not the government, be it local, state, or federal.
Washington, D.C., recently implemented changes that increase government regulation over home schoolers. This is the first time in fifteen years that government control has been tightened anywhere in the United States. "Given the abysmal job performed by the District public schools, the D.C. government should be encouraging, not discouraging home schooling," says Root.
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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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Great Info and Articles to Start Your School Year!
 Whether you are new to home schooling or just starting a phase such as the high school years, take a few minutes to browse the "GettingStarted" section of the THSC Web site. This helpful spot has a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, a list of steps to follow to withdraw your child from public school, information and links to aid you in setting up your home school, and articles covering many of the challenges you may face when homeschooling. Whether you are schooling preschoolers, teenagers, or both, you will find encouragement and guidance in these articles. If you have a special needs child, check out the treasure of great information just for you.
Don't wait until you are in the middle of a storm to look for shelter! Put your weather plan into action today and visit the THSC Web site!
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Articles in THSC's weekly E-Newsletter are included because of their potential interest to the home school community of Texas. Inclusion does not signify an endorsement. We encourage parents to practice due diligence before participating in any program. THSC neither recommends nor endorses any material or ads that may be encountered when clicking on links that take the reader away from the THSC website. |
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Teaching the Right-Brained Child
Remember those artsy/craftsy, musician kids in school? The other kids were told to just humor them in hopes that the artsy/craftsy kids would filter into society as they got older. Oh yeah, they dressed a little differently, often forgot their homework and lunch money, and acted a little weird, but if we smiled and encouraged them, perhaps they would come around when they reached their thirties! Why did they seem to be so "out of it" much of the time?
With the explosion of brain research in the last ten years, particularly studying the way humans assimilate information and learn, we now know that the percentage of "weirdoes," the "out-of-touch" people is not 5 to 10%; they are 50% of the general population. That is right - half of our population learns in a right-brained way. If you have four children, statistically, two of them are right-brainers. The potential of this group of right-brain learners is amazing. Research tells us they are the visionaries, inventors, and the people who employ you and me in the workplace. In fact, some of the most successful people in the world have been right-brained! Winston Churchill, the Wright Brothers, Thomas Edison, "Magic" Johnson, Walt Disney, Theodore Roosevelt, and Benjamin Franklin are examples of right-brain greatness. We must make every effort to help kids like these learn to their fullest potential.
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