Ohio Historical Center, Columbus

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

(Registration begins at 9:00)

Fee: $20/Family, includes box lunch and materials

National History Day in Ohio invites home school families to learn about the program and how to use it as a family learning opportunity. Families that register will receive pre-visit materials to help prepare parents and children for the day’s activities including:

· An introduction to the program

· Activities on identifying and using primary sources

· Advice from a home school parent who has used the program

· A session about using archives for research

· A culminating family activity

What is History Day?

National History Day is an exciting co-curricular program that encourages young people to explore a historical subject related to the annual theme. Students make history come alive as their research leads to imaginative exhibits, original performances, media documentaries, websites and papers in junior and senior divisions. The National History Day in Ohio program demonstrates that students learn history when they do history.

• A highly regarded national academic challenge, nearly 500,000 students participate in National History Day.
• The program's goal is to promote the study of history by engaging students and teachers in the excitement of historical inquiry and creative presentation.
• National History Day events reinforce classroom teaching by rewarding students of all abilities for their scholarship, individual initiative and cooperative learning.
• Students in grades 6-12 participate in National History Day events at the district, state and national levels, students in grades 4 and 5 participate at the state level with modified exhibits and performances. Historians, educators and professionals in related fields evaluate students' work at each stage. 6th-12th grade Students that receive recognition at the District events qualify for Ohio History Day. Award-winning entries at the statewide Ohio History Day held in the spring are eligible to participate in the National History Day event held in June in Washington, D.C.

Happy Homeschooling,

Jamin

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Have You Seen This Gift? Lorrie Flem, a homeschool mom to 8, married 23 years, and the publisher of TEACH Magazine wants to share her secrets with you. She has a special gift for TOS Fall Special subscribers. She will give you a fresh new look at scheduling everything from cleaning to homeschooling, and hubby too!  Get more done!  Control your time and love doing it. Gift includes: 1.  Staying Sane with Noah and a Schedule, 60 minute video 2.  Staying Sane Listening Guide 3.  Sample of TEACH Magazine You get your choice:an Mp3 download, or have them mailed to your mailbox. What a deal! Worth $21.94, but FREE just for subscribing with our TOS Fall Special!  Click here to subscribe!

This Week's Schoolhouse Store Freebie Purchase:  Biblical Feasts and Holy Days - Stick Figure Through The Bible Using this convenient study, students ages 7 and older learn about the original holidays! This Bible study covers the seven feasts of Leviticus, the Sabbath and Purim. Our study begins with the biblical timeline for the feasts and holy days and offerings associated with them. Each feast and holy day is studied individually by reading Scripture, stick figuring accounts, and answering concrete questions (who, what, when, where, why, and how). ·         Receive Free: A second copy of Biblical Feasts and Holy Days - Stick Figure Through The Bible A value of $14.95 - free! What To Do: Purchase: Biblical Feasts and Holy Days - Stick Figure Through The Bible Type Free 2nd Copy in the comments. Your FREE 2nd Copy will be included in your order.

If you don't already, you really should sign up for the Old Farmer's Almanac free newsletter...SO MANY useful and intersting goodies in there.  In today's newsletter there is a link to 33 great sandwich recipes.  We can ALL used something that's easy, tasty and healthy so I thought I would share the link with all of you.

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ENJOY!

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Act Now to Stop Costly Federal Early Education Spending Bill

Dear HSLDA Members and Friends,

Action is needed now to stop a harmful early education bill, H.R. 2343, the Education Begins at Home Act. Despite the bill’s seemingly homeschool-friendly title, the legislation is actually yet another “big government” encroachment into the sphere of education.

H.R. 2343 seeks to expand the Head Start Early Home Visitation program to supposedly “educate” parents of children from infants to 5-year-olds on parenting strategies. If passed, this bill would literally open the door for government employees to enter private homes to impose unelected officials’ educational agendas, which may prove offensive and contrary to many families’ moral and religious beliefs. Although at this point enrollment in the home visitation program is voluntary, government programs almost always grow beyond their original scope when bills are amended.

This intrusive and unnecessary legislation comes at a whopping starting cost of more than $190 million—a burden that will be incurred by already struggling American taxpayers.

Action Requested

Please call your U.S. representative today and urge him or her to oppose H.R. 2343, the Education Begins at Home Act. It is not necessary to identify yourself as a homeschooler. You can say something as simple as the following:

“I am a constituent and I strongly oppose H.R. 2343. The government should not be involved in funding questionable early education programs, especially at a time of financial uncertainty when our hard-earned tax dollars could be better spent elsewhere.”

You can reach your U.S. representative by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121, or by using our Legislative Toolbox.

This bill has been placed on the House calendar and could come up for a vote anytime this week, or even during the weekend as Congress rushes to finish legislative priorities before they adjourn.

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Sincerely,

J. Michael Smith
HSLDA President

Starbucks Offers Free Coffee for Homeschool Parents

This coming Monday, September 29, homeschool parents will be able to pick up a complimentary tall size (12 fl. oz.) cup of Pike Place Roast from Starbucks.

This promotion is part of Starbucks “Great Start for Great Teachers” promotion, and is now open to all teachers.

HSLDA intervened when we were alerted that homeschool parents were not included in the promotion.

We are pleased that Starbucks is recognizing the contribution of homeschool parents by extending their program to us.

In order to pick up your free cup of Pike Place Roast you will need to present evidence that you are a homeschooler.

Any one item on the following list should be accepted by Starbucks:

• Home School Legal Defense Association membership card.
• Membership card from a state homeschooling organization.
• Notification from a school district or state governmen