1. Because support group membership is not a spectator sport.
2. Because homeschooling and friendship are indispensable to one another.
3. Because homeschooling is personal and a name in an email isn’t.
4. Because the best vision with home education is insight and you will get it there.
5. Because you can’t do everything at once, but you can do something at once – THIS.
6. Because you can’t pick cherries with your back to the tree.
7. Because it will strengthen your belief in your plan to homeschool.  Strong beliefs win strong hearts, and then make them stronger.
8. Because a thousand forests can be created by one rooted acorn. (Well, not really, but this sounds good.)  Come and get rooted, anyway.
9. Because each of us needs the support of each other.
10. And, o.k, if you’re counting, number ten is this … we’ll  have COFFEE  AND  COOKIES.

The meeting starts at 7:30 at Easton Bible Church.  (New homeschoolers - there is a Newbie Meeting scheduled to begin at 6:30.)
 
See  you all on 9/9/10 at Easton!
LWHE Leaders

Wednesday rehearsals will start September 8th.

Location:
Immanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church (11 Park Dr, corner of
Park/Market in Bellmawr, NJ 08031).
 
The rehearsal schedule:
Beginner  & Intermediate - Wednesdays:
September 8-15-22-29
October 6-13-20-27
November 3-10

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
Fees:  $125/student for the semester
 
Dress Rehearsal (All levels):
Monday, November 15 7:30-10:00
Sacred Heart Church, Riverton N.J.

Concert:
Wednesday, November 17 at 7:30pm
Sacred Heart Church Riverton N.J.

PLACE: Tennis courts are on Willow Turn in Mount Laurel. There are two sets of courts but you are looking for the one closer to the school with a baseball diamond.
DATE: Tuesdays starting September 14th
TIME: 1:00-2:00pm for children ages 5-10; 2:00pm-3:00pm for children ages 11 and older (including interested adults)
COST: $5.00 per child; pay as you go

For additional information contact Jacqui Zollner at wmjz@earthlink.net or 609-410-6222 and home 609-702-8345.

If you are a Living Water high school teen, this is your reminder!  On Saturday night, September 11th, from 7:00-9:00pm Tsunami will have a kickoff game night at the Laberee home in Medford.  Bring a snack to share!   Please RSVP to Ro Laberee at labereeland@verizon.net.

We hope to see you all at the 2010-2011 Kick-Off Meeting at Easton Bible Church on Thursday night, September 9th, at 7:00pm  (6:30pm if you are a Newbie).

At this meeting, we will hand out the 2010-2011 Membership Cards.  These ID cards will make it easier for you to get teacher discounts where ever they are offered.

After the meeting on 9/9, the cards will be available for pick up at LWE co-op on Mondays.   There is a possibility that we can get your card to you at certain LWHE activities; just email me about this.

A big thank you to member Linda Osmun who did the cards for LWHE this year!

Ro Laberee
labereeland@verizon.net

Attention all homeschool families with 12th Grade Grads for 2011!  Packets for graduating families are available now.  To participate, contact Ana Williams at homeschoolgraduation2011@gmail.com for your packet of information.

Hope you'll join us!
Ana Williams

The Kings Christian School in Cherry Hill has offered to host homeschool students who plan to take the PSAT this October.

They have a limited number of seats; if you are interested, act quickly.

DATE: Wednesday, October 13th
TIME: 8:00-11:30am
COST: $15 make checks payable to TKCS.

If you are interested, you should contact Pam Silverman at The Kings Christian School at PESilverman@tkcs.org

General information on this test can be obtained from the College Board at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html.

The PSAT is being offered to homeschoolers on Wednesday, October 13th, at the Heritage Christian Academy in Mt. Laurel. The test begins at 9:00am. To register, please contact the office at 856-234-4853.

The Art Studio, located on Trading Post Way in Medford Lakes, is once again offering homeschool classes! In order to register, please email Jody Wiker at wikerart@verizon.net with your child's name and class.

Space is limited!

Tuesdays:
~Home School - 1:00-2:00pm (children aged 6 – 10 years)
~Home School - 2:15–3:15pm (children aged 11+)

Session I – 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 = $80.00
Session II –11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 = $80.00
Session III – 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 = $80.00
Session IV – 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 = $80.00
Session V – 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 = $55.00

The First Tee of Philadelphia is a youth development program that teaches the game of golf for youth 8-18. Please check out their website at http://www.thefirstteephiladelphia.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp.

New classes for Homeschoolers are forming at 2 different locations:

FDR Golf Course
Tuesdays @ 10a-11:30 starting Week of September 14th

Walnut Lane Golf Course
Tuesday @ 1p-2:30 starting Week of September 21st

$25/8-week sessions; taught by PGA Professionals.

Please contact Mary Grzywinski if you are interested. There is a Yahoo group for interested families to join and sign up for class.

Thank you in Advance!
Mary Grzywinski
Homeschooling Liason
megpurlknit@gmail.com

There is a Junior First Lego League team kick-off meeting for homeschoolers ages 6-9 (K-3):

DATE: Monday, August 30th
TIME: 6:30pm
PLACE: Evesham Library in Marlton, large activity room

The club will meet on a regular basis throughout the school year, time/dates to be determined on Aug 30th, supplies needed will be discussed and decided upon, etc.

Email Joy Dozier at joydozier@comcast.net with questions.  For more information about the Junior First Lego League vist www.usfirst.org.

Dear families,

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 February 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.

For a listing of classes, descriptions, schedules and registration information, click on http://tinyurl.com/2ekznva .

Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park is excited to offer a HOMESCHOOL DAY on OCTOBER 12TH from 1:30PM-7PM.
 
Sahara Sam’s Oasis features 58,000 square feet of water amusements, featuring the Flow Rider (surf board-boogie board ride) 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 DAY PRICE:   $14.95 per person (2 and under FREE)*
*Receive one complimentary spectator/non-swimmer admission with the purchase of $14.95 ticket
 

JUNIOR STATESMEN OF AMERICA - South Jersey Homeschool Chapter

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.

PLACE: New Jersey State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ
DATE: Various Wednesdays; see below
TIME: 11:30a-12:30p
COST: Various; see below.

Registrations are suggested for all events! Please call 609.292.6347 to register.  The NJSM is fully ADA accessible.

September 15 - Philly Zoo on Wheels: Climate Change Alert. FREE of charge.

September 29 - Mad Science: Be Tobacco Free. FREE of charge.

October 13 - Earth Matters: The Blue Planet. $3.00 per person.

October 20 - Can You? Disability Awareness program. $3.00 per person.

October 27 - Mad Science: Halloween. $3.00 per person.

For more information visit www.state.nj.us/state/museum/index.htm.

UPDATE 09/07/2010:  This session is FULL!

The Wetlands Institute has scheduled monthly classes for homeschoolers for the 2010/2011 school year at their location in Stone Harbor, NJ.

TIME: 1:30pm-3:00pm.
COST: $8 per student; No fee for parents.  Money collected on day of class (exact change/small bills are appreciated)
RSVP: Julie at bluebostonshore@yahoo.com.  Reservations are required. Class size limited to a maximum of 30 students.

DATE & TOPICS:
9/28- Butterflies
10/12 - Bees and Honey
11/9 - Micro-bugs
12/14 - Habitats
1/11 - Predator/prey
2/8 - Decomposition
3/8 - Edible plants (will most likely involve a trail walk, weather permitting)
4/5 - Seeds and planting
5/10 - Flowers

For more information, visit www.wetlandsinstitute.org.

A year of steady fun, games and outings for Living Water High Schoolers has been planned JUST FOR YOU! 

This year we will hold monthly game nights at Labereeland in Medford, NJ.  The dates are below...they are Saturday nights.  These are free - everyone will be asked to just bring a modest snack or beverage to share. The monthly gatherings at Labereeland are augmented by 4 major events!  A separate email will go out soon about fundraising opportunities so that you can help to offset the cost of the outings.  The special events are highlighted in red!  Take a minute to review the calendar below. 

Tsunami Schedule:

September 11th   -  Game Night 
October 9th  -  Game Night
October 16th – BONFIRE and HAYRIDE – Springdale Farms
October 21st – THE MASQUERADE BALL  - don’t forget!!!! (not sponsored by Tsunami)
November 13  -  Game Night
December 18 –  Game Night
December 29th – DAY TRIP TO NYC
January 22-  Game Night
February 12 -   Game Night
February 26th –  Reading Terminal Market & Chinatown
March 19  -   Game Night
April 16  -   Game Night
May 20th – Ocean City Night on the Boards

Questions? Contact your Tsunami Team Coordinators:
Ro Laberee - labereeland@verizon.net
Andrea Gindhart - teamgindhart@yahoo.com
Tracee Mauchley - 3cmauchley@comcast.net

You want your son to develop his character, leadership skills, and an ability to work as part of a team. You want him to grow stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Perhaps, you’re already teaching him these things, but you could use some help. The Royal Rangers of Outpost 91 would like to invite your son to join us, and allow us the opportunity to help you mentor him through this development.

What is Royal Rangers?

Royal Rangers is a mentoring program for future men. We provide Christlike character formation and servant leadership development for boys and young men in a highly relational and fun environment. Our mission is to evangelize, equip, and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders.

Boys will be boys! They are God-designed to be assertive, competitive, and energetic. Our mentors provide needed guidance, discipline, and structure, using the methods described below.