ENOCH of New Jersey e-Newsletter

September 2010

From the President’s Desk

Rich Millward is out of town at the time of this newsletter. We thought the homeschoolers would appreciate a little homeschool humor called “1 Corinthians 13 for Homeschool Moms”. This was written by a homeschool mom and we’re sure every home will be able to relate.

There are articles for beginner homeschoolers as well as “seasoned” ones this month.

ENOCH would like to remind you that the Annual Homeschool Convention for 2011 has been moved. The dates are listed at the beginning of this newsletter. Please be sure to pass the word along.

If you haven’t noticed, ENOCH has a Facebook page. Just type in “ENOCH of New Jersey” and become a fan. Thank you.

Many of you are in full swing in preparations for the new school year. There are lots of activities, homeschool days, support groups outreaches, and extended classes offered outside the home. Be sure to check it out.

God bless you all!

Encouraging Words From Homeschoolers Across the Nation

1 Corinthians 13 for Homeschool Moms
by Misty Krasawski

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and teach my children Latin conjugations, Chinese, and Portuguese, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal, and no matter what I say, they will not hear me.

If I have the gift of prophecy, and know my children’s bents and God’s plan for their lives, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and am the keeper of the teacher’s editions and solutions manuals, and if I have all faith, so as to move mountains, and even keep up with my giant piles of laundry and dishes, but do not have love, I am nothing, even if all the people at church think I’m Supermom.

And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and my formal dining room gets turned into a schoolroom, and our family vacations look more like educational fieldtrips, and if I surrender my body to be burned, never having time to get my nails done, put makeup on, or even take a bath, but do not have love, it profits me nothing because all my family cares about is the expression on my face, anyway.

Love is patient with the child who still can’t get double-digit subtraction with borrowing, and kind to the one who hasn’t turned in his research paper. It is not jealous of moms with more, fewer, neater, more self-directed, better-behaved, or smarter children.

Love does not brag about homemade bread, book lists, or scholarships, and is not arrogant about her lifestyle or curriculum choices. It does not act unbecomingly or correct the children in front of their friends. It does not seek its own, trying to squeeze in alone time when someone still needs help; it is not provoked when interrupted for the nineteenth time by a child, the phone, the doorbell, or the dog; does not take into account a wrong suffered, even when no one compliments the dinner that took hours to make or the house that took so long to clean.

Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness or pointing out everyone else’s flaws, but rejoices with the truth and with every small step her children take in becoming more like Jesus, knowing it’s only by the grace of God when that occurs.

Love bears all things even while running on no sleep; believes all things, especially God’s promise to indwell and empower her; hopes all things, such as that she’ll actually complete the English curriculum this year and the kids will eventually graduate; endures all things, even questioning from strangers, worried relatives, and most of all, herself.

Love never fails. And neither will she. As long as she never, never, never gives up.

Misty Krasawski is the overly-blessed mom of eight children whom she homeschools in sunshine-y Florida. She has been clinging to Jesus since 1975, homeschooling since 1997, and if the Lord tarries, will apparently continue doing so until 2026. Her wonderful husband Rob has much treasure laid up for him in heaven. She can sometimes be found gathering her thoughts at www.homeschoolblogger.com/MistyKrasawski

Organization

by: Mary Jo Patterson

Mothers do not quit home schooling for lack of curriculum or how-to books. However, many have given up or come very close because of dust bunnies breeding in corners and under the beds. Stacks of paper and other mountainous clutter can swallow your joy and breed feelings of discouragement. Being overwhelmed by everyday chores can make successful home schooling almost impossible. Avoiding disorganization and a dirty, cluttered house can make the difference between a stress-filled, even chaotic, school experience and a fairly sane, rewarding, "I think I can do this" experience. Home schooling is not the icing on the cake of your life. It has to be part of the batter. You must organize yourself in such a way as to integrate it into the very heart of everyday living.

A schedule is a must in getting and staying organized. Also, children do better on schedules. For example: get up at the same time daily, have breakfast, lunch and dinner, and teach the various academic subjects at the same time every day. The ages of your children will determine a lot of what your schedule looks like. Remember, even young children can and should do chores. When I stated that a messy, cluttered house can lead to the demise of your home schooling effort, I wasn't suggesting that you are to do all the house work. Doing their chores is valuable character training for your children. It is also important to build flexibility into this eating, teaching and chore doing schedule so that you can take advantage of various opportunities that may present themselves.

The time spent in developing an academic as well as household maintenance schedule and plan is a must. The book, Sidetracked Home Executives, by Pam Young and Peggy Jones is an excellent resource for developing a cleaning schedule. Pam's and Peggy's method of using 3x5 cards makes it easy for you and your children to know exactly what the chores are for any given day. Hand in hand with a cleaning schedule is organizing each room so that everything that belongs in that room has a place. This will keep clutter to a minimum. You may have to be ruthless in getting rid of the things that are not being used and are taking up valuable space. A cluttered house leads to a cluttered mind and fuzzy thinking. Also, try to handle your mail only once. Sort it by family member, throw away or shred the junk mail, and pay the bills or put them in their designated place to be paid on a predetermined schedule.

It is equally important to develop an academic plan and schedule. The time spent on setting goals for the school year, choosing curriculum and developing a plan with small achievable steps for each child is essential. Your yearly goals will determine quarterly goals which in turn determine monthly and weekly goals. The yearly goals need to be reassessed half way through the year where adjustments can be made if necessary. Weekly lesson plans will help keep you on track. It won't take long before you will be able to quickly plan the academic week for your children. When you can see the big picture of what each child should be doing at any given time you will be able to work around their schedule and have a better handle on running your household. And don't forget about flexibility and scheduling some fun into your day.

Home schooling may not be the easiest thing you ever do in your life, but it can be the most rewarding. It is worth all the time and effort you pour into it. And who knows, you just may get organized to boot.

Mary Jo Patterson is the newsletter editor for GHEA. Having completed homeschooling her own children, she continues to assist and counsel home school parents in Georgia. This article may be reproduced with credit given to the author.

Ten Reasons to Homeschool Teens

by: Elizabeth Smith

1. Cement family relationships. Relationships are the most important thing in family life. When teens are away from home for six to eight hours a day, subtle changes begin to erode relationships at home. Divided allegiance or “serving two masters” can shake their foundation. The result is diminished family ties and parental influence.
2. Individualized education based to needs. You can customize your teen’s education to provide motivation for gifts and abilities. In areas of academic weakness you can provide extra time and help. No classroom setting can offer this consistent and loving support.
3. Accelerated academic progress. Many homeschooled children are academically ready to do college level work between the ages of 14 and 16. Age/grade isolation or segregation inhibits socialization. Available research demonstrates that homeschooled children are ahead of their public school counterparts in maturity, socialization, and vocabulary development.
4. Continue the family building process. The teen years are a strategic time to cement relationships that last a lifetime. Parents can continue as the primary role models. You can make sure that they are instructed and discipled consistently each day with moral training and sounds doctrine.
5. Ensure learning is taking place. The institutional method of public education is designed around “crowd control” not learning. If and when they learn, it is a by-product of other priorities to maintain classroom order. Studies show that barely one-third of the government school day is dedicated to academics at the high school level.
6. Have direct influence over peer relationships. Peer influence is usually the greatest threat to the parent/child relationship. Homeschooling allows parents to fulfill their God-given responsibility to oversee the choices and amount of time spent outside the family.
7. Protection from the pressure to conform. Young people trained with a righteous standard will feel strong pressure from the worldliness of schools, weather religious or government. Very few are spiritually resilient enough to withstand it.
8. Greater schedule flexibility. Homeschooling allows greater flexibility for family plans and work/study/service/ministry opportunities. Teens can gain valuable experience to help prepare them for future adult responsibilities.
9. A superior learning environment. The tutorial method is the most effective way to learn. At home academics have priority and there are no classroom distractions.
10. Home is safe and healthy. Schoolrooms are a continuous source of infection, disease, and parasites because of close contact with others. News headlines tell us that drugs and violence are a part of virtually every school.  

Perhaps the most compelling reason to homeschool during high school is that God wants to show Himself strong on our behalf (2 Chron. 16.9). Let us look to God and trust Him as our provider during these special years.

Children of Character

By Minerva Millward

A few months ago, while waiting room at a doctor’s office for my youngest daughter who was having a test done, a magazine cover caught my eye. The main article had to do with the Duggars of 19 children. This Christian family who do a reality show on cable, recently had a premature baby born due to a health problem with the mother. I read the article and prayed, “God bless them.” Now I know there are critics out there who feel 19 and more is too many, but you have to give them credit. God has blessed them abundantly with children and a good life. They handle their difficulties with courage and strength and stand on their faith to carry them through.

I continued to thumb through the magazine and came upon another article. This article was on Jenny Sanford, the wife of Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina whose husband admitted to having an ex-marital affair. I would never have read the article except under a picture of her with her boys, she stated, “My job has been made more difficult. To raise my sons as men of character, the bar has been raised.” That piqued my interest. I read the article and found this woman was now fighting to raise her sons alone and to impress upon them a value that had been taken away in her marriage. This made me stop and think, “Am I raising my girls as girls of character?” Alternatively, have I fallen into the trap that homeschooling is a one-on-one education for knowledge only.

An article recently surfaced in the news how homeschoolers who teach their children feel homeschool materials are too religious. These books take away Darwinism, evolution, etc. They teach at home, not for religious purposes but for the benefits of one-on-one education. Now, you are thinking like me, there are plenty of homeschool curriculums out there with no religious attachments. If they want secular, they can search it out or order the books from the school district.  However, for the Christian homeschooler the question arises, “Why do we homeschool? What is our purpose for teaching at home or pulling them out of school?” As a parent, I had to take inventory of my motives afresh. I have been homeschooling for over 13 years and things can become a part of the daily grind. In that doctor’s office, I prayed, “God help me to always stay focused on what is the most important for my girls. Never let me lose the vision of homeschooling.”

I want my girls to be girls of character. They may not win a spelling bee or a writing competition but their foundation is set in Jesus Christ and they live their lives for the glory of God. What about you? Join me in renewing the vision for our families. Tell God that He matters most and that the children we have are His. Give them anew to Him. Then, as you re-dedicate them to Him, He in turn tells you, “Now go and raise them for Me.” You will see that children of character will be the greatest witness to a fallen world.

Homeschooling your child with ASD/ ADD/NLD

by Kathy Darrow

Many people come to homeschooling with different backgrounds and reasons.  For me personally, homeschooling was not something I planned on doing.  Through a chain of events I decided homeschooling was a valid option that I needed to explore.
One of those reasons happened to be that my son, who was diagnosed with ASD, was really struggling in school.  This was after having 3 years of the *professionals* coming in to my home and teaching my child skills.  He had all the smarts that he needed, but that social piece was drastically missing.  I  thought my journey started with his Diagnosis, but the real journey started when I had to reflect on what I truly wanted for my son in comparison to just *skills* .
So, I did my research.  The Book, Apprenticeship in thinking, by Barbara Rogoff, talks about the parents being the first Guide to their child. This is a social fact. When Autism is not an issue, parents spend the first few years of the child’s life with them, teaching them, loving them and guiding them to understand their world. Yet when Autism comes into the pictures, the professionals want to wisk our children away to *help* them fit into the world……at a very early age.
There are key developmental milestones that typical children develop between the ages of birth to five. These are the foundations upon which meaningful cognitive, communication, social and behavioral development is built.
Please visit my blog for these milestones and this complete article: http://homeschooling-with-rdi.blogspot.com/2010/08/homeschooling-your-child-with-asd.html

As I reflected on the past few years  of a home program with my son ( a home program only means I was partially involved,  a team of therapist spend those hours with my son)  I realized I allowed the focus to be short sighted.   By first grade, my younger son with ASD was a huge behavioral issue.  He did not have that co regulation ability that typical children have before entering school, yet he was expected to be able to handle the demands.  At the beginning of second grade, even though I felt something was not complete with the * methods* I was told he needed to go into a special school for children on the spectrum.  Because I felt so incompetent with my own child, I agreed. Two years he attended that school….but it was after the first year that the Lord really spoke to my heart.   I realized that he needed to be home with me!  Even though my son was getting good grades, he still did not understand the social world.  He was having a terrible time making sense of the dynamic communication needed to function and excel. My son needed to have the ability for his own theory of mind!    I encountered a program called Relationship Development Intervention.  It bases its philosophy on typical development….and I understood through this program that Autism was not a disorder of behaviors, but instead a developmental /Theory of mind disorder that needed a *DO Over*.  This included that the child first needed to understand the Guide relationship through parents first.  My son had all the skills to perform any activity, but did not have the basic *why bother* that typical children have….the sense of intruistic understanding for relationships.
I say all this to encourage any family who thinks they can’t homeschool their special needs child….if you think that you, as the parent are not equipped.  I heard all the time that the professional community can do a better job. 
 When it comes to helping your child with Autism, please know that you are exactly what your child needs.  The reward of restoring your child’s developmental path is huge!  I encourage you to take that step of faith if you feel that calling and you are afraid… I was scared too, but I have never regretted the progress I was able to see in my children because of homeschooling and RDI.

Kathy Darrow is a Mom of 4 (2 on the spectrum) and a RDI /Homeschooling Mom and RDI Certified Consultant.  For more information visit:  www.autismremediationforourchildren.com

ENOCH EVENTS

ENOCH Essay Contest Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of this years contest:  Abigail Antenucci, Micaiah Teng and Josephine Teng!  

Awards:
  6 to 10 years: $75.00
  Abigail Antenucci
 11 to 13 years: $100.00
  Micaiah Teng of Englewood Cliffs
 14 to 18 years: Special Prize this year, free admission to World View Academy  
  Josephine Teng of Englewood Cliffs

This month's essay was written by Josephine Teng , age 16 who won a week long trip to Worldview Academy.  Our June issue featured Abigail Antenucci's essay and August issue featured Micaiah Teng's essay.    

Topic:  What will you be doing when you are 25 years old?

    Since I was a little girl, I’ve always had that little princess in me. I loved dresses, castles, and all things elegant. I imagined that by the time I was twenty-five, I would be living in that gem-encrusted castle with ponies and friends galore. I’d have tea parties with my friends every day, and there would never be any problems since my imaginary, fairy Godmother can make everything perfect with her magic wand!  As I grew a little older, however, God gave me a passion and a longing that is so much greater than a fairytale.
          This tale began when I was eleven. During the summer, my family embarked on a mission trip to the country of Panama in Central America with other church families. Besides conducting a week of Vacation Bible School, our mission team visited churches and individual families.  I even met a girl who was about my age. All too soon, it was time to go. “You will remember me, Josephina?” she asked. “Of course!” I told her giving her a quick hug. She smiled and said, “Then you will come back?” Although I do not remember how I answered her, I could never forget what she asked. Perhaps her words lingered on because God was asking me the same thing, and in my heart, I had already said “Yes”. That was five years ago, and the flame lit in my heart for missions has neither dimmed nor flickered. Images of the tall fields, tattered metal roofs, dirty ghettos, wild dogs, empty storefronts, and needy people are still vivid in my mind. My yearning isn’t a whim; it has become my passion.
          When I was a little older, I began to work in my church’s summer school program as a teacher’s assistant. I spent much time with my students and began sharing the gospel with them. Before long, the questions from my once atheistic students became my favorite. For every question that was answered and explained, I could see their hearts opening more to God. Near the end of the summer, as I watched reluctant hearts change and accept Jesus as their Lord, I nearly exploded with excitement for them. Every summer afterwards, I continued to participate in the church summer school. Although God still has much work to do in pruning and shaping me, I began to get a great sense of His calling. I grew to love everything about mission work, home and abroad. My yearning isn’t a whim; it is my vocation.
          When I’m 25, I will be on the mission field. I’ll do God’s work in whatever must be done from alleviating the circumstances of poor and sick to bringing the joy, healing, and love of Christ to the spiritually hungry and everything in between.  Beneath the blazing heat of the sun, surrounded by bustling children with sweat dribbling off the tip of my nose, I’ll be joyous. Among the tall fields, in the desolate farms with blood-thirsty mosquitoes, I’ll be thrilled. Beneath the rattling metal roofs of the desperate ghettos, with the needy families who desire the God whom they can rely on, I’ll fulfill my calling. I will be so satisfied, so exhilarated, not because I love baking in the heat, being bitten by mosquitoes, or seeing people hurting, but because I will be doing God’s work in extending his kingdom. My yearning isn’t a whim; it’s my fairytale.
            Even today, at the age of 16, I still have that little princess inside of me. She’s still enjoys tea parties with little girls, and she still dreams of her fairytale. Her dream, however, has changed. She doesn’t dream of castles and dresses anymore. No, she dreams of missions abroad. She dreams of helping hearts turn around. She dreams of extending the King’s kingdom. Fortunately for her, though, she doesn’t have to wait. Her dreams and God’s plans for her have already begun. My yearning starts here, and when I am 25, the pieces will all come together making a great reality that’s better than any fairytale. In the meanwhile, I’ll keep striving towards God’s plans for me, his little princess.

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HOME SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION

 

Why You Need to Join HSLDA

We protect your right to homeschool and defend your family. A lawyer is on-call 24/7.

We preserve homeschool freedom by promoting homeschooling and working at the federal level and with state homeschooling groups to get better laws and stop bad laws.
You are part of the cause. Not everyone lives in a state where it's easy to homeschool. It's important to stand together to keep homeschooling free, for this and future generations.

We have coordinators who can answer member questions and help you find resources for the early years, homeschooling through high school and meeting the special needs of struggling learners.

Other Valuable Benefits

Online Curriculum Market where you can save a lot of money buying and selling homeschool-related materials and books.
Weekly Updates and e-lerts on local, state, national, and international homeschooling issues.
Special discounts in our online store.
The HSLDA PerX program, offering members Xtra benefits that are substantial and practical.
A $50-100 discount on PHC Preparatory Academy distance learning courses.
The Home School Court Report, HSLDA’s bi-monthly membership newsletter.

For more information on HSLDA visit their website at:  http://www.hslda.org

2010 Commercial Video Guidelines

Submission Dates: August 16, 2010 to November 15, 2010
Entries received before August 16 or postmarked after November 15 will not be accepted.

Who
This contest is open to anyone.

What

1. Each entrant will submit a video commercial that illustrates the value of HSLDA membership to a family. Videos will be a minimum of 60 seconds and may not exceed 90 seconds.
2. Up to two entries per person or team will be allowed.
   

For more information regarding this contest visit:  HSLDA website.

OTHER EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

HOMESCHOOL CONTESTS

  

ISI's 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY COMPETITION

As the Director of Membership and Outreach for the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI), a national education non-profit organization dedicated to "educating for liberty." I am writing to you to let you know about ISI's 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY COMPETITION. With scholarship prizes ranging from $250 to $1,000, this is a unique reading and writing opportunity for high-school aged students.

All students participating in the conference will receive a FREE copy of Dr. Bradley Birzer's book, "American Cicero: The Life of Charles Carroll." Those who wish to participate in the contest must register by Friday, December 3, 2010 and submit their essays by Friday, February 18, 2011.

This year, participants of the competition are asked to craft an essay in reference to the life of Charles Carroll of Carrollton and consider the applicability of his experience to religious minorities, especially suspect religious minorities, in America today. What accounts for the American experience of maintaining both religious diversity and relative social harmony? How do the experiences of religious minorities in the founding era of the American Republic help us to think about the place of religious minorities in America
today?

Founded in 1953, ISI's mission is to nurture in successive generations a better understanding of the economic, political, and moral principles that sustain a free and humane society. The Institute works annually with hundreds of thousands of students and faculty from all over the country conducting over 300 educational programs. One such program is the Scholarship Competition for High School Students.

If you would like to register your group or individual students for the contest, please email or mail the following information for each registrant in a list or excel document including: Name, Email, Mailing Address, High School/Home School Status, and Graduation Date. All correspondence can be emailed to essaycontest@isi.org OR mailed
to ATTN: High School Scholarship Competition, 3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19807.

You can view complete contest details at http://essaycontest.isi.org/.

If you have any further questions about the contest or ISI in general, please contact Michelle Huntley at mhuntley@isi.org or (302) 524-6132 or visit the website:  www.isi.org .  To download a contest flyer, visit: http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/hs1011/content/hs1011.pdf

HOME SCHOOL SCIENCE RESEARCH PAPER CONTEST
For Students Age 11-18 (as of October 1, 2010)

Your Research Paper Should Directly or Indirectly Answer the Question:

How Does Human Anatomy and/or Physiology
Support the Biblical Account of the Creation of Humans?

1st Place Prize: Dell Inspiron 17 inch Laptop Computer
2nd Place Prize: Dell Inspiron 15 inch Laptop Computer
3rd Place Prize: Dell Inspiron 14 inch Laptop Computer
4th - 10th Place Prizes: $25 Amazon Gift Certificates
(student's age will be considered in judging)

The purpose of this contest is to build knowledge and encourage the development of skills: in scientific research and writing, using the APA style for a research paper, and in using analytical and critical thinking in the process of creating a quality research paper. Researching and using the APA style is also part of the learning process involved in preparing this research paper.

To research the APA style for a research paper, talk to your librarian, do research online, buy a book on the subject, etc. The Purdue Online Writing Lab is also a good resource.

Topic of Your Research Paper

The topic of your research paper should include some specific aspect(s) of anatomy and/or physiology of the human body. Be unique, creative, original - think outside the box - dig deep! Hint: lots of people write about the eye. It certainly is an incredible part of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. But, unless you focus on some small aspect of the eye and explain in detail how it supports creation, or have some unique take on the eye, you'll be writing something  similar to many other people. Be unique, creative, original!

For more information visit: http://www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/contest.htm
Homeschool Science Academy also offer classes, camps, seminars and information for homeschoolers.

2011 NJ HOMESCHOOL EDUCATORS SCIENCE FAIR

It's almost that time of year again.  For those of you with students in grade school or high school, I hope you'll again plan on participating in the 2011 NJ Homeschool Educators Science Fair.  The fair and awards night are scheduled for Feb. 3 and 4, 2011.  Please also feel free to share this information with other families you know in the "homeschool community".  I'm happy to talk to any parents who may have an interest in the science fair and who want to know more about what is involved.
 
As was done last year, the Renauds have graciously set-up a website with details on the fair (see the link just below).  Please visit the website to get more details and download the registration forms.  
http://njhomesci-fair.webstarts.com/index.html
 
Please note the following important items with regard to the registration forms.
 
For Kindergarten through 5th grade, you need to complete the Homeschool Educators 1-page form AND the Form 1B
 
For 6th through 12th grade, Coriell requests that you also complete the student contact information form in addition to the other forms.

Please email me if you have any questions regarding these forms to minimize back and forth for any incomplete items on the forms.  It does take some time to review the forms for submission to Coriell, so I ask that you provide them as soon as possible but certainly no later than the deadlines posted on the website.  Keep in mind that generally the data gathering can only begin once the registration forms are approved so earlier is better.  The need for time to review the forms is especially true of experiments that require sign-off from a review board (usually made up of some our parents who have a scientific background) for the more "dangerous" experiments.
 
Please mail the forms to my attention at:
Roy Costa
6 Turnberry Court
Voorhees, NJ 08043
 
This year, in order to cover the costs of ribbons and prizes for our fair, we will be raising the registration fee from $10 to $15 per student (still no additional cost beyond 3 students).  I hope this doesn't discourage your participation but we do want to try to break even on the costs.
 
I hope this information is helpful to you and I hope to hear from you soon regarding your students' projects.  Please contact Roy  if you have any questions at rxcosta@gmail.com

ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Since 2003 over 1,400 people have studied at our school and helped us carry out our mission of providing students of all ages with the skills they need to enjoy music and drama for a lifetime. As we head into our eighth year we are extremely excited about continuing that mission.

This year I'm very happy to announce our first annual Home School Essay Scholarship Contest. We are going to offer one winner the grand prize of a full one year scholarship, a second place prize of a two month scholarship, and the third place winner a one month gift certificate for lessons or classes. Since home schooled students are exactly the kind of students we like to have at our school, we will be happy to offer lessons or classes for you exclusively during morning or early afternoon hours to suit your schedule. For all the particulars on our contest including deadlines, the topic of the essay and how to enter please visit us at www.musicanddrama.org/Homeschool

In addition to the scholarship contest we'd like home schooling parents to know that if you have a group of four to twelve children who would like to visit our school our friendly, university trained staff is available to host a one hour field trip. Last year over 250 boy and girl scouts and preschool students visited our school on a field trip and had a great time while learning about music and drama.

Please call 732-219-1850 today to schedule a field trip, visit our school or for more information on any of our programs including Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Children's Choir, Kinder Rhythm, Kinder Drama and Drama.

AVAILABLE TUTORING and COLLEGE PREP

START PREPPING NOW FOR THE AP EXAM
(PHYSICS OR CHEMISTRY)

My exam-prep tutoring augments your classes in Physics or Chemistry. I do both 1-to-1 and group tutoring.  Below is the breakdown for my classes. If you need more information, please contact me at:  cell: 917 215-3298; e-mail:  dan@OnCallTutor.org or visit my website at OnCallTutor.org.

Rates (check written to “Posse Foundation” accepted as payment)               
1 initial hour: free       
sessions thereafter:    $60/hr    for 1-to-1 tutoring

Service Area  / Location:  central NJ (travel fee for rest of NJ) /in your home (another adult must be present)   

Qualifications of Tutor
Experienced Science Educator (Tutoring & HS Teaching) w/ Master's in Science Education
Bio-Medical Researcher / Engineer
Author of AP Physics Exam Prep iPhone app for educational software firm
National Tutoring Association Member

DOES MY CHILD REALLY NEED A TUTOR?
by Jeff Weisenberg, President Bright Star Tutoring Services

Note: Whether your child is home schooled, taught in a small co-op, or attends larger classes in school, the same principles apply.

Parents often ask me if there are specific signs or indicators that their child needs tutoring.  My best answer is this: every child is different.  You know your child better than anyone, usually better than a professional teacher in a classroom environment.  It is really acceptable to begin the decision making process by trusting your instincts.  However, it is still a complicated and potentially emotional issue. 
There is no one single sign alerting parents about the need for a tutor, but rather a pattern of several signs.  Different ages and different grade levels bring their own challenges.
At the preschool level, learning is mostly done through play, fun and games.  The parent should be very active in the learning process, teaching numbers and letters.  Reading to your child is essential.  Assuming that a vision, hearing problem, or learning disability is not an issue (in which case a medical professional should be involved) tutoring can help when the child:
•    has difficulty with letters or numbers
•    is not interested in fun or games
•    will not sit through story time
•    seldom talks
In kindergarten and the lower elementary grade levels, children are developing and fine tuning their listening, reading, writing, and numbering skills.  They should be able to understand uncomplicated directions.  However, tutoring is necessary when the child:
•    avoids reading, writing, or numbering exercises
•    has trouble communicating with others
•    is extremely shy or non-participatory in group settings
As children progress through upper elementary grade levels, they should be developing their basic learning skills.  If this is not the case, they may need tutoring to correctly prioritize the subject matter. With increased work requirements, and a greater requirement for comprehension and organization, tutoring is necessary when the child
•    shows frustration in particular subjects
•    cannot focus during instruction time
•    never reads for pleasure
•    is disorganized or forgetful
•    fails to take responsibility for doing his or her homework
•    acts up in class and is disruptive
•    frequently asks to stay home from school, or finds excuses to not participate
At this age, you may notice your child's schoolwork is creating a tension in your relationship.   As your child seeks more independence, they may resist parental attempts to teach, even if you know the subject matter well.  The tutor acts as a third party and can recapture the child’s attention.

As the student progresses to middle and high school grade levels, it is easier to recognize signs that tutoring may be necessary.  An outside tutor allows some separation between you and your child.  This needed space may help your student focus more on the material.  The curriculum is structured and its effectiveness is easier to measure.  Remember, the need for tutoring occurs when there are multiple reoccurring signs which are as follows:
•    grades begin to slowly drop, even if the student is working hard
•    the child thinks negatively of himself or herself in regards to school performance
•    you are increasingly assisting the student with his or her homework
•    the child is becoming rebellious toward school work and loses interest in learning
•    the student is an advanced or gifted learner, and has surpassed the curriculum
•    your student’s choice of college has academic requirements beyond present abilities
•    your child experiences extreme anxiety before tests and exams
•    homework and projects are incomplete or inaccurate
•    your child is having special difficulty in retaining and understanding lessons
•    comments on report cards that say things like "student not reaching his full potential"
•    your student doesn’t feel like he is getting the attention she needs in the classroom
•    your child admits that he is simply ready to "give up" (you also begin to feel that way)
You as the parent may be assisting the student with their studies, but if you do not have a true understanding of the subject matter, then it’s time to find a tutor.
Above all, tutoring must help the student learn how to learn.  Tutoring should speed up the learning process and make up for whatever skills the child is lacking.  When the tutoring is completed, the student will have the skill set to continue learning the subject on their own.  These tools at best will help the student inside and outside the classroom as well.

For more information contact:  Jeff Weisenberg @ jweisen@brightstartutoring.com , Office 609 619 1281 or Fax 609 371 1004,  or visit Bright Star website:  www.brightstartutoring.com

SIGN LANGUAGE Tutoring services

Kirk Von Loh, a Christian Deaf adult is offering Sign Language Tutoring services. Some families may be interested in exposing their children to the fourth most used language in the country. Visit his website at:  http://www.wix.com/vonloh/Sign-Language-Tutoring.

Kirk writes, “My hearing family never learned Sign and I often felt left out and isolated as do most Deaf adults and children. Most people who are Deaf, very much appreciate it when hearing people learn at least some basic signs to be able to communicate with them clearly. Also, only about 1% of Deaf are Christian because of the communication barrier. This is a large group of people who need to learn about God! This would be a wonderful addition to any home schooler's curriculum!”

LATIN TEACHER looking for work

For  Groups and individuals, specializing in homeschoolers

Fees negotiable based on time, distance, and number of students

Based in Haddonfield, NJ, and willing to travel in Southern Jersey to teach in your home if needed

Andrea Casarow Herdelin

856-278-7898 or a.c.herdelin@hotmail.com

UNDERGRAD ZONE-COLLEGE PREP

Thanks to Kim Eaves for sharing this information with us.  This site offers a free College prep checklist and free test prep. Most of the college prep tips are pretty practical. I thought you might want to link to it: http://www.undergradzone.com

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

SOUTH JERSEY HOMESCHOOL CHOIR IS RETURNING!

And we are meeting at a new location~
At the request of many homeschool parents, acclaimed vocalist Renee Bussey is continuing the homeschool choir this year!!  
Read on for all of the exciting details:
 
WHAT:    Mrs. Bussey plans to form two vocal groups that will meet for twelve weeks during the fall term and thirteen weeks during the spring term.
                These groups will receive true vocal training including sight reading, ear training, breathing techniques, proper support, and music literacy.
                The choirs will perform an eclectic repertoire of many styles and types of music such as: classical, gospel, multicultural, period, and contemporary.
 
WHO:      Homeschool students in grades 2* – 12
                (mature 2nd and 3rd graders with an interest in music)
 
WHEN:    Tuesday evenings beginning September 21st
                 with a concert scheduled for December 7th.
                 First choir timeslot:  7:00 – 8:00pm
                 Second choir timeslot:  8:00 – 9:15pm 
                
WHERE:  Wiley Church: 99 Main Street, Marlton, NJ
 
COST:     $100 per student per semester
                $50 for siblings
                no more than $200 per family

REGISTRATION:  For more information on registration please contact Mrs. Bussey at rbussey@dccs.org
REGISTRATION FORM:  Due: September 11th, 2010

NEW STUDENT AUDITIONS:  Tuesday evening, Sept. 14th
If you are a newcomer to the SJ Homeschool Choir, please RSVP to Mrs. Bussey at rbussey@dccs.org.
In the subject line of your email, please write:  HSC AUDITION REQUEST – “your name”
Upon receiving your rsvp, Mrs. Bussey will assign you an audition timeslot. Students should come prepared to sing a song that they are comfortable with.  The piece should be no longer than 1 minute.
 
All interested students are welcome to participate in the choir.  Auditions are simply for the purpose of placement.  No need to be nervous.

KICK OFF MUSIC WORKSHOP:  Saturday, September 18th
                Mark Your Calendars!
                2:30 – 3:00pm Parent Information Meeting
                3:00 – 5:45pm  Student Music Workshop

Renee Bussey studied at PBU (B.BA) and Ithaca College (M.A.). She is presently the Choral Music Teacher for Delaware County Christian School in Newtown Square, PA. Her vocal groups consistently win competitions both locally and regionally.

MUSIC LESSONS - Monmouth County

Lincroft Music
732 889 4321

Private Music Lessons in:
Guitar - Piano - Bass Guitar
All Ages - All Levels from Beginner to Extreme Advanced

www.LessonLaboratory.com
534 Newman Springs Rd -  Lincroft, NJ  07738

Early Afternoon Time Slots Available

MUSIC CLASSES right in your home!

-Group beginner string ensemble (violin, viola, cello, and double bass)
-Intermediate and advanced string ensemble
-World music (learn to play the bodhran, djembe, and tin whistle while exploring music from many countries)
-Music theory
-Group piano

-$15 per student per week and bartering is an option!

Choose to host the class in your home, church or other building, find at least 5 other students to join the class, and your tuition is free! We meet on your schedule: twice a week, once a week, or every other week.

In addition to teaching violin privately, I have been teaching string orchestra and piano labs at Kingsway Regional middle and high school for the past 4 years. This year I am leaving the public school system to use my gifts in the Christian home education community. With this in mind, if you are interested please contact me as soon as possible. Whether you’re in NJ, DE, MD or PA, I’m very willing to work with you. I’m also looking to add more private students. Feel free to contact Tim Carroll at 609-313-0395
or at:  timothybc@yahoo.com with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

CITY KIDZ WORLD WRITING STUDIO

City Kidz World Writing Studio in Skillman, NJ has opened this summer with great success.
The writing studio is now setting up courses for the fall semester!
The program caters to independent learners: Home Schoolers!
Hours and Days for the Fall 2010 school term:
Monday and Friday : classes:may be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Tues., Wed. Thurs. : classes may be scheduled between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Sat.: classes may be scheduled between 1: 30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Contact information:  writingcourses@citykidzworld.com or 732-514-7373
Call to find out more about the program.

HOMESCHOOL SHAKESPEARE CLASS

Yes!  Shakespeare can be fun and is meant to be performed, not just studied behind the desk.  Come join Mrs. Fung’s class and you will be able to fulfill this high school requirement and make friends with a great group of passionate highschoolers at the same time.

A seasoned theatre professional, Mrs. Fung will cover different aspects of acting skills, choral recitation, and play analysis with an emphasis on Shakespeare’s texts.  A Shakespeare play will be chosen and performed for friends and family at the end of the school year.  All class members will also have the chance to participate in Shakesperience:NJ, a Shakespeare festival sponsored by the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ (www.shakespearenj.org) and the Folger Shakespeare Library (www.folger.edu).

This class is for students grades 9-12 and mature students in 7th and 8th grade.  It runs from September 20, 2010 to May 16, 2011 on Mondays from 3:00-5:30 p.m. Tuition is $140 for 28 classes.  Classes will be held at Rutgers Community Christian Church (www.rccc.org).  New students must audition some time in late August for acceptance into the class.  To make an appointment and for additional information, email May Fung at may@cfung.net.   Class is closed once it reaches a maximum of 20 students, so act fast, there are only a few spots left!

May Fung is a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts (www.hkapa.edu) and is Drama Director at Rutgers Community Christian Church.

WESTERLY LEARNING CENTER

Westerly Learning Center will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, Sept. 9th at 1:00 pm. If you have been curious about the exciting
academic programs that Westerly Learning Center has to offer then plan to join us on Sept. 9th. You will have the  opportunity to meet our
exceptional teachers and students and learn more about our classes; art, science, foreign languages, history, writing, speech and debate.

Westerly Learning Center is a ministry of Westerly Road Church and offers academic support programs for homeschooled children, grades k -
high school in a nurturing Christian environment. Classes meet Tues., Wed., and Thurs., from 9:30 am-12:00 pm and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm. Tuition Is $540  for 32 weeks (Sept. – May).

We are located at: Westerly Road Church, 25 Westerly Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. For further information, please contact Kim Torquato, Director of WLC at
609-683-1430 or email us at learningcenter@westerlyroad.org  You can also visit us on the web at: http://www.westerlylearningcenter.org.

2010-2011 ART CLASSES

Offering art classes for grades 1 – 12
 
FUNdamental Art:
Grades 1-3, Wednesday 1:00-2:00 or Thursday 1:00-2:00
Grades 4-6, Wednesday 2:15–3:15 or Thursday 2:15–3:15
$255.00 for 30 classes,  $30.00/month

Studio Art: 
Grades 7-12, Wednesday 3:30-5:00
$330.00 for 30 classes,  $40.00/month

Black & White Photography: 
Grades 9-12, Thursday 3:00-4:30
$375.00 for 30 classes, $45.00/month

Art classes teach the elements of art and incorporate art history and appreciation.  Students will engage in creative thinking and problem solving, while having an opportunity for self-expression - and fun!

Classes are structured with weekly lessons from the first week of October (October 6/7) through the end of May.  All supplies are included in the cost of the class (except film and photo paper for Photography). There is a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee for each student. We offer a 10% discount on the total tuition for more than one student from a family.  High School credit and grades are available upon request.

The art classes are taught by Jim & Ruth Cottingham at their Soli Deo Studio, in Delran. Jim & Ruth both have degrees in Art Education and have taught home school art classes for 11 years. Jim is currently teaching Photography at Delran High School. They have home schooled seven children and enjoy working with kids of all ages.

For more information please call 856-764-5973 or email soli.deo.studio@gmail.com

Homeschoool Museum Classes 2010-2011 at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Homeschool Museum Classes are designed to serve small homeschool co-op groups or individual homeschool families.  Each class takes place in the Museum’s permanent galleries and is designed as an interactive lesson that encourages students to examine objects and ideas through a variety of activities including discussions, drawing and writing in the galleries.   

Preschool age group class will have a book read to them in the galleries, look at original works of art that relate to the book, and make an art project to take home. 

Classes begin on October 6th, 10am to 12pm and will be held the first Wednesday of the month through June.  The first weeks class will be "Learning to Look" and is being offered for students in K-12(classes are divided according to grade level/age). 
Below are a few more of the class titles being offered for homeschoolers:
Stories in Art, Art and Language Arts, Walk Through Time with Museum’s Architecture Collection and many more.

Fees
Student Fees:  $8 per class (Museum Members) $10 per class (Non-Members)

Reduced Rate if you sign up for 4 classes or more, $ 7 per class (Museum Members) $9 per class (Non-Members)

Chaperones Fee:  $4 per class (Museum Members) $5 per class (Non-Members) $1 off each class when signing up for 4 or  more classes

As there can be no more than 30 participants (including chaperones) in each class, parents who wish to accompany their child must sign up in advance.

This program has limited space, so reservations are required.  If you have any questions, or to receive a listing of available classes and registration form, please contact Janette Wheeler at 215 684 7582 or email to hsp@philamuseum.org  *Registration period ends at 4 pm on the Wednesday of the week preceding the lesson.    

Homeschool Books and Reviews

 by Max Elliot Anderson, Author                                                                                                               .
 
Lost Island Smugglers has just been reviewed by Homeschoolblogger.com. Find that review at http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbookreview/784750
A blog devoted to book reviews, primarily of children's literature, from a Biblical worldview by a homeschooling father.
 
Early this fall, a second book will be released, Barney and the Runaway. Then, later this year, my first 7 books will be republished. They include Newspaper Caper, Terror at Wolf Lake, North Woods Poachers, Barney & The Runaway, Mountain Cabin Mystery, Big Rig Rustlers, Secret of Abbott’s Cave, & Legend of the White Wolf. 

SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES 

HOMESCHOOL SQUARE DANCE

  Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
  Time: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
  Age: Jr. High, High School and College students  NOTE:  This is a drop off only. (There is no room for adults to stay.)*
  Place: East Brunswick Baseball Complex / Manager's Hall
  Address: 365 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816

    Non- Refundable Ticket Cost: $15 (Money Order made out to Karen Allen)
    Your space will be reserved once we have your payment.    Space is limited to 100 guests.
    When you send the payment also include the first and last names of those who will be attending and your email address so we can email you your e-tickets. 

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information contact: Karen Allen at 9lallen9@comcast.net

We will have a professional caller in charge of the dance.
Doors will open at 5:15 PM.  Dance will begin PROMPTLY at 6:00PM.  
The instructional portion of the dancing will be in the beginning, and it will be hard to follow the dances if you miss it.

Girls--Please wear skirts or dresses. A square dance costume is not necessary, but there are some great deals on E BAY! (Short sleeved tops are recommended, as well as comfortable flat shoes)
Guys-- jeans and a western style shirt, such as a plaid or checkered shirt, or just a button up dress shirt. (comfortable shoes are recommended
*Parents--Keep in mind Rt 18 and Rt 1 are nearby, and there are many restaurants and movie theaters nearby...Plan a date night!

Please pass on the information to other homeschool friends and groups! 

ROLLER SKATING-CHERRY HILL SKATE CENTER

Dates for roller skating for the upcoming year!
Where: Cherry Hill Skate Center, Deer Road, Cherry Hill NJ

Friday, September 17
Friday, October 15
Friday, November 19 * please note change
Friday, January 21
Friday,  February 18
Friday, March 18
Friday, April 15

All dates are 3rd Fridays and it is always 1-3PM.
For more information contact Linda at: homeschoolbus@gmail.com

JUNIOR STATE OF AMERICA:  South Jersey Homeschool Chapter 

Welcome/Information Meeting:  Friday, Sept. 10th

All across America are young men and young women concerned with what is happening around them -- students who are interested in politics and government, foreign affairs, the law, and education. The Junior State of America (JSA) was created by and for these students. Since its inception in 1934, more than 500,000 student members have become active, informed citizens through the Junior State.

What makes JSA so unique is that students organize every aspect of the organization, all the way from the chapter level to state and national administration. Our student leaders, elected by their fellow JSA members, plan and execute all of the conventions, conferences, and political awareness events held by the Junior State.

Did you know that our JSA chapter is the only homeschool chapter in the nation? Our students took JSA by storm last year winning the Chapter Challenge competition,as well as narrowly missing the Chapter of the Year award by only 1 percentage point. We participate in conventions, conferences, and Winter Congress which is held in Washington DC. What a wonderful (and important) opportunity for our students to have a voice in the public arena.

Consider joining our chapter for the upcoming 2010/2011 school year!

Who: Students in grades 8 -12 who have an interest in being active and informed citizens. This is a great venue for increasing your awareness about world affairs and honing your public speaking skills, all while having fun with friends!

When do we meet? We typically meet the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at the Boyajian's home: 107 Fostertown  Rd. in Lumberton.

Welcome Meeting at Village Pres. Church on Hartford Rd. in Mt. Laurel:
Come see what we are all about at our Kick Off meeting on Friday evening, September 10th at 7:30pm. (Parents are encouraged to join us as well for this important welcome gathering.)

Want to know more? Check out these websites for more information:  www.JSA.org (national website)
http://jsa-southjerseyhomeschoolers.webs.com (our very own website which is in the process of being updated)

Questions? For more information contact:
Teacher Advisor: Debbie Boyajian- boyajiancrew@comcast.net
Teacher Advisor: Robin Young – cochisecr@aol.com

HOMESCHOOL DAYS AND FIELD TRIPS

   

The Funplex Homeschool Day

Wednesday, September 8th from 12- 6 PM
Unlimited Go-Karts, Foam Frenzy, Bumper Cars, JR Bumper Cars, Lazer Runner, Motion Simulator, Bowling)
$12.95 per person Excludes Outdoor Attractions and Arcade
Cafe on premises
Call for Reservations! 856-273-9061
For more information, email Amanda@thefunplex.com
3320-24 Rt. 38 West, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
856-273-9666, www.thefunplex.com

Liberty Science Center Home School Day

Liberty Science Center will be hosting our annual Home School Day on September 28th, 2010; we are hoping you will be able to join us.  In addition to our 9 permanent Exhibitions, 3D films and our IMAX Dome Films, we will be offering workshops that children of all ages can participate in. 

Young Scientist Home School Workshop: Grades 3-8th.

“NJ Herps”(8-10) ~  Frogs and snakes and turtles – oh my!  Explore New Jersey’s amphibian and reptile biodiversity by observing live animals. Learn about the variety of      ecological issues each species must face in the wild.
“S.O.S – Ships, Oceans, and Satellites”(11-13) ~ Students will learn that the physical parameters of the ocean change with location and time.  They will use a model of the surface ocean to collect simulated temperature data.  They will observe that the temperatures vary over the surface of the model.  They will also be introduced to concepts of data resolution.

Early Childhood Workshop: Pre-K – 2  “Fit for the Fun of It” ~ Workshops for both the Young Learners and their care takers…All will engage in an exploration of how to get fit, stay, fit and eat right. During this hands-on workshop, students will learn the science of fitness, health and good nutrition.
Please note:  Workshops are an additional $8.00 for those participating.  Classes fill up quickly, so reservations are strongly recommended.

Please contact any sales and guest services representative at 201-253-1310 or email us at sales@lsc.org to book for this date or if you have any additional questions… Reservations for the workshops are subject to availability!  

Our Upcoming Home School day is September 28th for home school groups only.  Pre registration is preferred.

Can’t make it for Home School Day…..Plan a class trip to Liberty Science Center we have LOTS going on to make it exciting!

First, we’ve created a FREE Field Trip Self-Selection Guide just for you! Use it to quickly plan the easiest, most rewarding field trip ever! The guide takes you on a virtual tour of the Center so you can plot out your entire day in just a few minutes. You’ll discover which exhibits are best suited for each grade level, and what Core Curriculum Content Standards each fulfills, with specific benchmarks for our nine content areas. 

Second, Discovery Challenges forge connections between exhibitions and your own classroom lessons, helping students get the most out of their visit. Each Discovery Challenge encourages inquiry and critical thinking with pre and post visit activities to reinforce what students learn on their field trip to LSC. Best of all, they are aligned with national, New Jersey and New York Science Standards. We are adding more Challenges all the time.

Currently for grades 3 – 5 we have,  Create a Space Time Capsule, Diagnose a Disease, Design a "Green" School!, and Design a Skyscraper. For more information, see http://www.lsc.org/lsc/edprograms/dc.
 
Third, a new addition this year! We also offer group tour bookings at your request as well for $25.00 per hour! (Group tours must be booked 2 weeks in advance)
 And don’t forget that your students will be thrilled by the amazing films in the IMAX Dome Theater. 

Please book your trip early to ensure you get the dates you want -- we are taking reservations now for the entire school year!
 
For more information go to Liberty Science Center website or contact:  Melissa Alicea, Sales and Guest Services Representative Liberty Science Center at 201-253-1310 or via email: malicea@lsc.org

Come Visit the New Jersey State House!

Your homeschool group is cordially invited to this historic building for a fieldtrip in the upcoming school year.  Our tour guides are trained to engage a wide variety of audiences and to share the basics of the legislative process to promote and encourage civic involvement. 

Just in Jersey
Grades: All,  Mon.-Fri.
Welcome Center
Multi-media exhibits offer something for everyone. Students can explore the history of the State House, find fun facts about our State’s famous people and places, and learn
about the lawmaking process.

Make-A-Law!
Grades: 3-12,  Mon.-Fri.
Attendance limit: 45  Minimum Attendance: 15
Length: 30 minutes
Students assume the role of lawmakers and learn the process of bill passage by
demonstrating the skills of debate, discussion, negotiation and compromise.

America’s Legislators Back-to-School Program
Begins Sept.14 and throughout the school year.
New Jersey legislators will make special efforts to visit local schools and provide students with
personal insights into the value of public service and the lawmaking process.
To schedule a visit, contact your local legislative district representatives. Go to “Find Your Legislator” at www.njleg.state.nj.us.
For more information, call 609-292-4661.

The State House Express
The Eagleton Institute of Politics provides grants of $300 for teachers of middle and high school
classes to offset the expense of bringing students to the State House. The State House
Tour Office will notify the school district’s legislators of the visit and, when possible, help
arrange a meeting with them. Grant applications are available at www.eagleton.rutgers.edu.
For more information call 732-932-9384 ext. 245.

To schedule a tour or program, call Sarah M. Schmidt, State House Tour Program Educator at 609-633-2709 or SMSchmidt@njleg.org.

Sahara Sam's Oasis Indoor Water Park Homeschool Day

~TAKE A STUDY BREAK~
Sahara Sam's Oasis Indoor Water Park is offering heavily discount admission to Homeschool families and their friends!

Tuesday, October 12 1:30PM-7PM

Open all year, Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park guests enjoy 84 degrees of low humidity weather in every season.   Sahara Sam’s Oasis features 58,000 square feet of water amusements and 3,000 square feet of state-of-the-art arcade fun all under a one-of-a-kind retractable roof.

Regular admission:  $29.95 per person                 
HOMESCHOOL PRICE:  $14.95 per person (2 and under FREE)*
*Receive one complimentary spectator/non-swimmer admission with the purchase of a homeschool admission

Purchase and print your discounted e-tickets at home, please visit https://tickets.saharasams.com
Store Name/Password: homeschoolfun@1
OR 
Purchase your ticket on-site at admissions –Please bring a copy of this email

You do not need to make advance group reservations. 
Please be sure to tell your Homeschool Group, Family and Friends.
Any questions? Please email Beth at btwisler@saharasams.com

C.S.I. Spy School -Sea Cruise Event

AHOY!!
 
This is the FINAL CALL for our C.S.I. Spy School – For all families who share a love of learning!  I hope you will be able to join us onboard our October 24th-31st School at Sea cruise event.  Sailing from Baltimore to the Bahamas.  Science Lab, Art Class, Writing Workshop and Spy School – Fingerprinting, Clue Following, and even a Spy Disguise Party with treats for everyone.  Mention Booking Code KH-1010 and receive a free pair of SpyGear night goggles.  Family Fun activities include Trivia Contest, Canonball Splash, Physical Fun&Fit, Scavenger Hunt and more!
 
Complete Cruise Pricing (includes cruise fare, port charges/fees and taxes) starts at only $470/person - for 7days onboard a luxurious cruise ship.  Pricing includes accomodations, meals/snacks/drinks, onboard activities, kids clubs and more.
 
Passports are NOT required.  Friends and family are welcome to join us and take advantage of our special group rate pricing.  For more information call Karen at (949) 466-3571- cell  or  (866) 746-5712 - message line or email at:  karen@worldwidefamilyvacations.com
 
For more details, please visit: www.school-at-sea.com.  I hope to see you onboard!!

PUBLICATION DATES

ENOCH of NJ e-Newsletter NEXT DEADLINE

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October 2010 issue:  Saturday, September 25th
November 2010 issue:  Monday, October 25th
December 2010 issue:   Monday, November 22nd (note change due to Thanksgiving holiday)

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