HSDLA Info about Common Core

http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/2012/201212170.asp

http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/2013/201304090.asp

http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/201110240.asp

http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/201003310.asp

http://earlyed.newamerica.net/sites/newamerica.net/files/policydocs/The%20Next%20Social%20Contract%20for%20Education.pdf

Legislation to stop Common Core Requirements – Please contact your reps..

Legislation to stop Common Core Requirements – Please contact your reps..

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=common+core&category=LEGISLATION&session=120&conid=7239312&result_pos=0&keyval=1203943&numrows=10

Info from HSDLA about Common Core – http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/2012/201212170.asp

Yard Work Available

If anyone needs raking/bagging done – Brooke Cushman will be available starting April 19th or possibly one day this week. 843-524-9582/843-592-1502

INFORMATIONAL MEETING

From Dana Nolf:

The Classical Conversations Homeschool Communities of Beaufort and Bluffton invite your family to learn how to bear fruit in wisdom, grow in understanding and soak in knowledge…
When:  Friday, April 19th @2 P.M.
Where:  Chick Fil A, in Beaufort, SC
2405 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29906
Please join us for the afternoon, bring your children and any questions you may have about Classical Education and the three programs we have to offer your family:
Foundations, Essentials and Challenge
We will be discussing teaching methods and curriculum that can be used with children aged K4 through High School.   Focused attention will be given to:
       The Trivium and Classical Education
       Classical Conversations Foundations Program (grades K – 6th)
       Classical Conversations Essentials Program (grades 4th -6th)
       Classical Conversations Challenge Program (grades 7th-12th)
       Classical Conversations’ role in helping equip parents to homeschool
For more information about Classical Conversations, please visit: www.classicalconversations.com
Please RSVP to Linda Lamont (our Challenge A Director) so that we can be sure to have enough materials to hand out.
*If you have any friends that might be interested in learning about Classical Education or Classical Conversations please feel free to send this information to them.   This meeting will also be an excellent resource for those looking for an exceptional grammar/writing program for their children.
RSVP:  LindaLamont@msn.com     Telephone number is 636-233-8996
*If no RSVP’s are received, the meeting will be canceled.

LowCountry Home-school K5 Graduation

From Brook Erickson:

For everyone who is joining us for the LowCountry Home-School K5 Graduation I need to receive your payment for Caps/Gowns, Tassels/Certificates and Goody Bags.
If you need a Cap/Gown/Tassel/Certificate Pkg the cost is $19, if you have a Cap/Gown you will need the Tassel/Certificate Pkg the cost is $4.  ALL need to send payment for the Goody Bags for each student graduating, cost $5 per child.
Please see me at Women’s Life THIS Wednesday during Fellowship in the Missions Cafe, THIS Sunday at the AWANA Awards or send check to
Brook Erickson
2702 Palm Drive
Beaufort, SC 29902
by the 15th of April!!!
**Please make Checks Payable to Brook Erickson memo line “K5 Grad”
If you have any questions please email me at brookiejunk@yahoo.com

Worksheets from the April 2nd Teacher Training

From Megan Shytle:

Hi Teachers,
I am sorry that I didn’t get this posted earlier, it has not been my week for being on the computer.  So please forgive me.  At the following link you will find what we went over at the Teacher Training this past Tuesday night and the links for the worksheets for Evals and Goal Setting for your Home-School.
Thanks so much
Blessings
Megan 🙂

PASS Tests

From Melissa Magbee:

PASS Tests are here!  There will be 3 opportunities for you to pick up your test(s) from me.  I will be in the atrium on Sunday, April 7th in between services and Wednesday, April 10th from 6:00-6:30.   I will also have them in the Mission’s Cafe on the morning of Wednesday the 10th during the Mom’s Fellowship time. If you have any questions, please feel free to text/call me at 843-476-6946 or email me at themagbees@gmail.com Blessings-Melissa

Baby Shower for Shannon Keith

its a girlPlease join us for a  Baby Shower for Shannon Keith!

Shannon is a co-teacher of the K/1st graders at KidsLife and is also one of the leaders in the 2nd grade AWANA group.

When – Immediately following Womans Life/KidsLife – Wednesday April 10th.

Where – Pigeon Point Park

Lunch/Logistics – Order pizza from Melissa Magbee at themagbees@gmail.com (please come with cash ready to pay her on Wednesday) or bring a picnic lunch for your own family.  Melissa will be providing a cooler of drinks. There are only a couple of picnic tables, so you may want to bring folding chairs/blankets to sit on as well.

We will have cake and cupcakes for a crowd!

Even if you don’t know Shannon you are welcome to come to enjoy the fellowship! Call me if you have any questions – Charlotte Cushman 843-592-1502

Looking  forward to seeing all of you at Woman’s Life and then at the Park!

Tea Plantation Field Trip

From Charles Cox:

Greetings Everyone,
Just a reminder for the Tea Plantation Field Trip, it’s April 18 at 1:00.  Please let me know if you plan on attending as they want an accurate head count. (please see prior posting for all the details) Thank you.
So far we have the following:
Cox
Absher
Breeland
Erickson
Shytle


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Charles and Sharon Cox

Looking for a Reliable Used Vehicle

From Charles Cox:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE USED VEHICLE FOR MY DAUGHTER.
Details:  4 or 6 cylinder, under 125K miles, $4000 – $5000 price range
Please let us know if you have one, or know someone that does, thank you very much.


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Charles and Sharon Cox