Author Archive: JourneyWithMe

Calls Needed—Bad Bill Threatens Homeschooling

By JourneyWithMe on


Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:

Your calls and emails are needed to stop a bill that threatens your homeschool freedoms, even your ability to choose which homeschool option to use in South Carolina.

House Bill 3478 would impose state testing on all homeschool students in both the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS) and all homeschool associations. Additionally, results of the annual review of these organizations by the South Carolina Department of Education would have to be reported to the legislature. Further, these organizations would be required to provide the name of each student being homeschooled to their respective school districts, instead of providing just the number of students being homeschooled as is now required.

But this is not the worst part of this terrible bill. It would eliminate membership in a homeschool association under Section 59-65-47 of the South Carolina Code as an option for homeschooling on July 1, 2014. No longer would South Carolina homeschoolers be able to exercise what is known as the “third option” for complying with the compulsory attendance law.

House Bill 3478 is sponsored by Representatives Norman D. “Doug” Brannon (Dist. 38), Michael A. “Mike” Anthony (Dist. 42), Jenny Anderson Horne (Dist. 94), and Joseph H. Jefferson (Dist. 102). It is currently in the House Education and Public Works Committee. This bill needs to be stopped in its tracks before it gains any momentum.

Members of the House Education and Public Works Committee need to hear from you today!

Action Requested

1. Please call and/or email as many members of the House Education and Public Works Committee as possible with this message or a similar message in your own words:

“Please vote against House Bill 3478, which would unfairly require homeschool students to take the same state tests as public school students. Homeschool students are not instructed using the same curriculum as public school students, yet they would be tested on material they may not have been taught. Even worse, this bill would eliminate membership in a homeschool association as an option for complying with the compulsory attendance law. There is no justification for taking this option away from thousands of law-abiding homeschool families and destroying the livelihood of those who administer these associations.”

The members of the House Education and Public Works Committee are as follows:

Phillip D. “Phil” Owens, Chairman (R-5)
(803) 734-3053
Online email form >>

Bill Taylor, 1st Vice Chairman (R-86)
(803) 212-6923
Online email form >>

Robert L. Brown, 2nd Vice Chairman (D-116)
(803) 734-3170
Online email form >>

Lester P. Branham, Jr. (D-61)
(803) 734-3002

Norman D. “Doug” Brannon (R-38)
(803) 212-6876
Online email form >>

Joseph S. Daning (R-92)
(803) 734-2951
Online email form >>

Raye Felder (R-26)
(803) 212-6892
Online email form >>

Jerry N. Govan, Jr. (D-95)
(803) 734-3012
Online email form >>

John Richard C. King (D-49)
(803) 212-6873
Online email form >>

Harold Mitchell, Jr. (D-31)
(803) 734-6638
Online email form >>

Ralph W. Norman (R-48)
(803) 212-6888
Online email form >>

Andrew S. “Andy” Patrick (R-123)
(803) 212-6928
Online email form >>

Joshua A. Putnam (R-10)
(803) 212-6931
Online email form >>

Samuel Rivers, Jr. (R-15)
(803) 212-6890
Online email form >>

Tommy M. Stringer (R-18)
(803) 212-6881
Online email form >>

Don L. Wells (R-81)
(803) 212-6884
Online email form >>

Mark N. Willis (R-16)
(803) 212-6882
Online email form >>

Donna H. Wood (R-37)
(803) 212-6878
Online email form >>

2. Please forward this email to every family you know who is not a member of HSLDA and urge them to contact members of the Committee.

View the text of this bill >>

Please call or email today!

Sincerely,

Dewitt T. Black, III
HSLDA Senior Counsel

Posted in: CBCCA, Events, homeschooling

Volunteers Needed for Bostic Campaign Week of 18th – 22nd

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From Charlotte Cushman:

FYI –

If anyone is interested in learning about democracy in action in your homeschool – volunteer to help us as we support Curtis Bostic (stopspending.com), a homeschooling dad who is running for Congress in the 1st District.
Please email me charlottecushman@gmail.com if you would be interested in helping with one or more of these things.
1. Making phone calls. (1-2 hour shift)
2. Holding up Bostic signs at intersections with your kids. (1 hour shift)
3. Blitzing neighborhoods to let them know that there is a special election coming up on March 19th. (1 hour shift)
4. Putting a yard sign in your yard.
5. Putting a bumper sticker on your car.
6. Putting a large magnet on your car.
There is also a forum being held at the Technical College on Monday the 11th. Come and hear what Mr. Bostic has to say.
Thanks!

Charlotte Cushman

843-592-1502

Posted in: Events, homeschooling

My Father’s World Curriculum

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From Charlotte Cushman:

Here is the official information that will go up on the MFW convention page on the website.

Charleston Exclusive event
Tuesday May 21
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Charleston Baptist Church
13 San Miguel Rd

The two big questions I get when we post these events are:  “Who else will be at the convention” and “how much does it cost”.  This event is MFW only and is free and family friendly.

See you in May.

David Phillips
My Fathers World
PO Box 2140
Rolla, MO 65402
(573) 202-2000
www.mfwbooks.com

Posted in: Curriculum For Sale, Events, Great Homeschooling Deals, homeschooling

Beaufort County PALS Spring Sports Registration

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From Charlotte Cushman:

Soccer Registration– $60 (Includes regular season uniform)

Ages: 4 – 18 yrs. old

soccer application & information

Baseball Registration– $65 (Includes regular season uniform)

Ages: 4 – 18 yrs. old

baseball application & information

Softball Registration– $65 (Includes regular season uniform)

Ages: 6 – 15 yrs. old

softball application & information

Register: NOW – Feb. 27, at the Burton Wells Recreation Center

Mon. – Fri. 8am-6pm, Sat. Feb. 9th 9am-4pm, Sat. Feb. 16th 9am-3pm

Late registration will ONLY be accepted one week after the deadline to include a $25.00 late fee.

Registration forms may be faxed, mailed or delivered in person. Cash, check or credit card accepted (credit card fees will apply). A birth certificate is required for participation.

For more information call the Burton Wells Recreation Center at 843-255-6680

Posted in: Athletics

House Bill 3478

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To All Home Schoolers
On Tuesday, February 5th, Representatives Brannan, Anthony, Horne and Jefferson introduced H3478 in the SC House of Representatives. This bill would require ALL home schoolers to take state approved standardized tests, would require SCAIHS and all third option groups to report NAMES, not numbers, to the Department of Education each year and would eliminate ALL third option groups effective July 1, 2014. The bill is currently in the House Committee on Education & Public Works. If this is a bill that you think should not be passed (!!) please call your representative and let him/her know. Please be polite and calm. You can read the bill for yourself at www.scstatehouse.gov/sess120_2013-2014/bills/3478.htm.

Posted in: CBCCA, homeschooling

Introduction to High School

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From Megan Shytle:

Hey Moms,

Many of you have said you wanted information for your upcoming Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers.  Well here it is!
Join us on Tuesday March 5th at 7pm when Mrs Claudia Gay will be giving us the information we need to make those High School Years a Success!!!
Do you have questions you would like answered?  Please email them to Claudia at cbcgay@gmail.com Subject Line: Intro to High School Question

**This will be geared toward upcoming 7th-12th Graders.  We will be having another class that night for Moms with younger Home Schoolers.
Posted in: CBCCA, College Prep, homeschooling

Art Class with Mr. Barry Stebbing

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From Kelly McDaniel:

Kelly will be at the homeschool meeting tonight for those of you who want to register and pay for the upcoming Art Class with Mr. Barry Stebbing of How Great Thou ART publications.

Posted in: CBCCA, Classes Offered, Events, Field Trips, Great Homeschooling Deals, homeschooling

CBCCA Yearbook

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From Megan Shytle:

Hey CBCCA Members,

It is that time of year again to get those Family Pages, Senior Pages, and Field Trip Pages together for submission of the CBCCA Yearbook!  If you have any questions or would like a sample of years past please contact me, Megan Shytle.
Deadline: Tuesday March 5th at the Teachers Training
 
Instructions:
  Family Pages: Each family gets 1-8.5″x 11″ page to represent their families Home School Year.  You may put pictures, Bible verses, names of your family members.  Black and White ONLY! Please use discretion when choosing pictures!
  Senior Pages: Each member of the 2013 Graduating Class gets 1-8.5″x11″ page to represent themselves.  You may put pictures of yourself (friends/family), Bible verses, and a Bio on your page (please make sure the Bio is on your page!). Color Pages Please!  Again Please use discretion when choosing your pictures and your wording!
  Field Trip Pages:  If you have attended a field trip this year with other CBCCA members and would like to put a page together please let me know!  Putting a page together with other attendees pictures would be great.  Only 1 page per Field Trip so if you would like to do a Field Trip Page please email me your info and the Field Trip’s info to meganshytle03@gmail.com so we don’t have mulitiple pages of the same trip.
Each Field Trip will get 1-8.5″x11″ page.  Please put all the pictures you would like (making sure you are using a variety of those who attended), a Title for the Page, a Description of the Field Trip, and the Date of the Field Trip. Black and White ONLY!  Again please use discretion when choosing your pictures!
Turning In:
   You may send your digital copy in Document Format to meganshytle03@gmail.com or get me your hard copy anytime.  As the date approaches I will let you know when I will be in the Atrium to get your pages.  Also the Teacher Training on March 5th.
If there is another event you would like to see in the Yearbook please give me a call or email me and I will let you know.  meganshytle03@gmail.com 843/575-5731
Blessings

Megan 🙂

Posted in: CBCCA, Events, homeschooling

Michelle Huffman update and meals

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From Michelle Felver:

Church family and friends,
Michelle will be starting her treatments this next week and will need to be lifted up in prayer. She will have chemo treatments on Tuesdays, and will have radiation Monday-Friday. Yes, that means she will have one day with chemotherapy AND radiation. These treatments are scheduled to last for 5 weeks. During that time pray for
  • her to have strength, to stay hydrated, for the nausea
  • that the treatments would rid her body of the cancer
  • for Ray to have strength to work and take care of everyone,
  • the coordination of getting to and from all of the appointments
  • the kids…

Another way we can minister to this precious family during this trying time is by providing meals for their family. Please visit the link below and sign up to bring a meal for them.

Blessings,
Michelle
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3-Day Art Class Coming to CBC in March!

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From Kelly McDaniel:

Raise your hand if you are the parent who is supposed to include art with your curriculum but never seem to get around to it after doing math, reading, writing, etc.?  And, what subject do the kids love but we moms never seem to have time for?  ART CLASS, of course!

Good news!  Mr. Barry Stebbing of How Great Thou ART publications is coming to Community Bible Church March 18-20 to teach students ages 5-adult about art.

The course includes teaching the basic fundamentals of beginning drawing and painting, an introduction to art appreciation (studying the great masters), and new techniques in the use of colored markers and colored pencils.

My children and I attended Mr. Stebbing’s class last spring in Charlotte and we all had a great time and learned quite a bit.  Our art skills and knowledge have increased tremendously after taking Mr. Stebbing’s class.

CLASS DETAILS: Class time is 1:00-3:30 pm. March 18-20 at CBC.

Tuition for class is $27.00 per student and includes the entire three days.  (Late registration will be accepted March 1 – 11 and will be $30 per student).

All materials will be provided except colored pencils and colored markers. Each student will need to bring a standard set of colored pencils and markers.

Must pay in advance to reserve your seat. No money collected at the door. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to Kelly McDaniel.

For more information or to register please contact Kelly at kellymcdaniel@hargray.com or 843 321-6935.

Posted in: CBCCA, Classes Offered, Events, Field Trips, Great Homeschooling Deals, homeschooling, Looking For