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A Time to "Ketchup"
Do you feel overwhelmed with the stress of the
academic grind? That is normal, but make sure you
do something about it. In this May 2003 THSC
REVIEW magazine article, Marilyn Rockett
suggests that home school moms need to take a
break now and then. Public school teachers do it, so
why can’t you?
“Teacher Workshop Day”
The day will come. It is inevitable. It often happens
in about January, or, if things go well, it might be as
late as March or April; but it will come. It is the day
when, in spite of all your efforts, EVERYTHING goes
wrong.
Read on....
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Greetings!
THSC Association, celebrating 20 years of serving
and protecting the Texas home school community, is
pleased to share the following articles,
announcements, and news for your information and
encouragement.
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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| Celebrate Constitution Day! |
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On September 17, 1787, the 55 delegates to the
Constitutional Convention held their final meeting.
Only one item of business occupied the agenda that
day: to sign the Constitution of the United States of
America. (Visit the National
Archives online to view and/or
download “Charters of Freedom” documents.)
September 17, 2006, is the tenth annual observation
of Constitution Day, and you can access online a
free download of a video presentation to use in your
observation of the day, joining with other Americans.
There are also historical facts about the formation
and growth of our nation.
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| It’s Here Again! |
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THSC would like to invite all home school leaders to
its annual Leadership Retreat! Join us at the beautiful
T Bar M Resort
and Conference Center outside of New Braunfels
on
October 27-29, 2006.
Send your leader for a time of community, fellowship,
and rejuvenation! THSC will encourage each leader’s
spirit, as well as to renew the vision for groups, by
providing quality leadership training.
It is an inspirational weekend your leader will love!
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| THSC Beginner Packet |
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Whether you are just getting started homeschooling,
are considering taking the plunge, or are a veteran
who could use more information or a lift, the Texas
Home School Beginner Packet will fill the bill, while
saving you money on the cost of the individual items
when purchased separately.
Included in the packet are:
The 2006-2007 Handbook for Texas Home
Schoolers ($18 value),
Ready, Set ... Now What Do I Do? (DVD -
$20 value), and
CDs of two encouraging talks ($10 value) –
So ... What's the Dad Supposed To Do?
and
Home Schooling: the Good, the Bad and the
Ugly
Click on the picture for a description of each item.
Special Bonus: PowerPoint presentations with
CDs (Request this bonus in the Special
Instructions field when ordering online.)
Texas Home School Beginner Packet - $35—save $13
when compared to individual prices! Save even more
as a THSC Association member!
See the benefits of membership and how to
join
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| It’s Time to Register to Vote! |
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Every election season is vital to the home schooling
movement. Make sure you let your voice be heard
and that you are prepared to vote on November 7th.
If you are not already registered, you must complete
the appropriate form by October 10. Visit the Texas
Secretary of State’s website for more information or to
request a registration form.
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| Home Schooling In the News: From Start to Finish |
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Some parents can never imagine that once they
begin educating their children at home they will
continue
until their students graduate—but it happens
regularly! In this article by reporter Rob Rogers which
was posted at redding.com on August 27, 2006, read
about how one family started their home schooling
adventure and have sent their oldest child to college,
with
more students soon to follow.
“Education is a family affair for the Atzets
"BIG BEND -- When pressed to explain why she chose
to home-school her children, Rosanne Atzet replies
with a story.
"About 15 years ago, she and her husband, David,
were living near Banning, in the rural deserts of
Southern California. Her oldest daughter, Jensine,
was getting ready for kindergarten. The family lived
miles from the nearest elementary school, which
meant the 5-year-old would have to ride the bus."
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| Commentary on Home Schooling: Take It From Someone Who Knows |
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The best testimonies come from those who were
there for the experience. Home school student Ginny
Davis explains the many valuable results of her
education in a commentary that appeared August
27th in the Lansing State Journal.
“Home-school kids have leg up on peers
"As a home-schooled student who has reaped the
many benefits of home schooling for the last 11
years, I highly recommend that more parents
consider home schooling."
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| THSC Association Letter to Denton ISD |
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Tim Lambert wrote to Brenda Bubak of Denton ISD on
behalf of a member parent who received incorrect
information from the school regarding the withdrawal
of her child from McMath Middle School.
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Read the letter.... |
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| THSC’s Tim Lambert to Speak on Good Citizenship Requirement |
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Tim Lambert will speak this week on "Fulfilling the
Good Citizenship Requirement" and a Christian’s
responsibility to be involved.
How do you incorporate good citizenship into your
school? Tim will address maintaining priorities and a
balance between academics and activism while
involving the whole family in teaching government
and politics at all levels. Tim believes that
involvement is vital to maintaining parents' rights to
direct the education and upbringing of their children
and encourages families to take a synergistic
approach to teaching their children about
government in the classroom while participating in
practical ways.
He will address the importance of being involved in
the upcoming elections and THSC’s Capitol Days.
Houston, Tuesday, September 12
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Peace Community Church
5151 Addicks-Satsuma Rd.
For more information, contact Michelle McKissick at
(281) 345-8745.
San Antonio, September 14
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: FEAST
25 Burwood Lane
For more information, contact Janelle Woodruff at
(830) 755-4335
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