10/8/2008 4:49:18 PM
Home School Legal Defense Association New Jersey--
Follow Up--Call Immediately to Block Restrictive Homeschool Bill
======================================================================From From the HSLDA E-Alert Service..
======================================================================New New Jersey--Follow Up--Calls Needed Immediately to Block Restrictive Homeschool Bill
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends,We have received reports that some lawmakers have received hundreds of calls from you! Thank you! If you have not gotten through yet, please keep calling.However, please stop calls to Assemblyman Deignan. He has publicly stated that he opposes the bill. We deeply appreciate his willingness to stand up for what is right.Unity is of utmost importance in blocking this oppressive bill. The New Jersey homeschool task force is the most visible expression of homeschool unity in the state during this hour of need. The organizations and people of the task force have served homeschoolers for many years--decades in some cases. During a crisis like this, many well-intentioned people will offer advice, thinking they know what is best. Following task force recommendations, rather than those of others, however, will help us remain unified and powerful.You may hear rumors of awful things about to happen. Please take these lightly unless they come from the task force. For example, one unsubstantiated rumor that has made its rounds is that there is about to be a committee hearing on this bill. Not true. The members of the task force are staying highly alert, and we will let you know as promptly as possible if some new threat or urgency arises. At the same time, we do not know everything. If you obtain reliable information you think we need to know, please pass it on immediately.
The organizations of the New Jersey homeschool task force are: HSLDA, Catholic Homeschoolers of New Jersey (Kevin Kiernan), Eagle Forum of New Jersey (Carolee Adams), Education Network Of Christian Homeschoolers of New Jersey (Mark August), New Jersey Homeschool Association (Nan McVicker), and Unschoolers Network (Nancy Plent).Thank you for standing with us for freedom.Sincerely yours,Scott WoodruffHSLDA Staff Attorney
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
From HSLDA...
From the HSLDA site: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2008/10/20081002140358.asp
This is only to prepare to take action. Please familiarize yourselves with this bill.
This is only to prepare to take action. Please familiarize yourselves with this bill.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Assembly , No. A3123
FYI:
Please go to http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2008/Bills/A3500/3123_I1.HTM for information.
To find your district for letters and calls of opposition: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#32
And don't panic, be aware, take action - this kind of thing happens from time to time, we just need to remain vigilant and united. All will be well. Keep track of this at the Unschoolers Network site
Please go to http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2008/Bills/A3500/3123_I1.HTM for information.
To find your district for letters and calls of opposition: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#32
And don't panic, be aware, take action - this kind of thing happens from time to time, we just need to remain vigilant and united. All will be well. Keep track of this at the Unschoolers Network site
An Invaluable Resource!
Are you taking advantage of the online resources that the Ocean County Library offers? Did you know that your library card allows you to access hundreds of reference books, educational worksheets and academic articles from your home computer?
You can find these resources on the “Find It” page by going to OCL’s Web site: www.theoceancountylibrary.org and double clicking on “Research and Info”. Once you are on the “Find It” page, you will find a list of topics on the left side—click on the topic of interest to find a description of the resources available in that area. For example, by clicking on “Education and Careers”, you can access thousands of scholarly articles in “Academic Search Premier”, hundreds of printable educational worksheets in the “Curriculum Resource Center” and hundreds of encyclopedias, almanacs and reference books on a wide variety of topics in the “Gale Virtual Reference Library”. Once you click on the title of the database, you will be asked to input your library card.
But why should you use these databases when it is so easy to find information on the Internet? The databases available through Ocean County Library will give you much better, more reliable information than any commercial search engine, without advertisements cluttering the page. To subscribe to these databases on your own would cost you thousands and thousands of dollars, but your tax dollars are already paying for the county subscription through the library. Take advantage of these resources today!
If anyone would like to attend a workshop on using these databases, there will be a special training session at the Toms River Branch on Thursday, October 23rd at 2 pm: The Library 24/7 At Your Home! Come and learn how to use the library databases; it’s like having a complete reference library at your fingertips at home, and it’s free! This particular workshop will be aimed at parents who are home schooling their children.
For ages 12 and up. Limit 20. Registration is required. Click on the live link above to register online or call 732-349-6200 to register by phone.
You can find these resources on the “Find It” page by going to OCL’s Web site: www.theoceancountylibrary.org and double clicking on “Research and Info”. Once you are on the “Find It” page, you will find a list of topics on the left side—click on the topic of interest to find a description of the resources available in that area. For example, by clicking on “Education and Careers”, you can access thousands of scholarly articles in “Academic Search Premier”, hundreds of printable educational worksheets in the “Curriculum Resource Center” and hundreds of encyclopedias, almanacs and reference books on a wide variety of topics in the “Gale Virtual Reference Library”. Once you click on the title of the database, you will be asked to input your library card.
But why should you use these databases when it is so easy to find information on the Internet? The databases available through Ocean County Library will give you much better, more reliable information than any commercial search engine, without advertisements cluttering the page. To subscribe to these databases on your own would cost you thousands and thousands of dollars, but your tax dollars are already paying for the county subscription through the library. Take advantage of these resources today!
If anyone would like to attend a workshop on using these databases, there will be a special training session at the Toms River Branch on Thursday, October 23rd at 2 pm: The Library 24/7 At Your Home! Come and learn how to use the library databases; it’s like having a complete reference library at your fingertips at home, and it’s free! This particular workshop will be aimed at parents who are home schooling their children.
For ages 12 and up. Limit 20. Registration is required. Click on the live link above to register online or call 732-349-6200 to register by phone.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Borders has discount for educators, Oct. 3-5
Borders will offer 25% off to educators, including homeschoolers, from Friday, October 3rd till Sunday, October 5th. Go to http://www.borders.com/online/store/ArticleView_educators for information. If you have a home school I.D. I would suggest you bring it with you. The Borders stores I have shopped at here and on L.I. have been most accomodating.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Don't forget Bookfest!
In spite of Downtown Toms River's "Pizza, Pasta and Pastry" event being cancelled, the Ocean County Library's Bookfest is absolutely happening - we are just moving the whole event indoors. For info, go to http://theoceancountylibrary.org/HUH/bookfest.htm.
Bookfest will take place as scheduled between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. This event is free and there are programs for the whole family! There will be cooking demonstrations, activities for kids (I will be doing a "Gadgetology" program as well as making smoothies with the kids in the afternoon), sample tastings, cool stuff for teens, lots of authors and more.
A Taste of Ocean County: How Sweet It Is!
Toms River, NJ – Celebrate the Garden State at your local library! Learn about our state fruit the blueberry and our state insect the honeybee while sampling delicious treats. Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents, A Taste of Ocean County: How Sweet It Is!—Blueberries & Bees: Discover New Jersey’s Wonder Fruit and Our Honeybee in honor of National Arts and Humanities Month.
Enjoy programs for the whole family at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm.
The New Jersey Honeybee: What's all the buzz about - October 15, 2008 - 4:00 pm
Presented by Cecelia and Alf Berg, Apiarists, Herbertsville Honey
This fun, interactive workshop will take the audience into the world of the Honey bee.
Taste how sweet it is! - October 15, 2008 – 5:30 pm
Taste blueberries, honey, Jersey Blues™ Iced Tea, Häagen-Dazs® limited edition “Vanilla Honey Bee” Ice Cream and other sweet
treats. Special thanks to library staff, Häagen-Dazs®, and Blueberry Health, Inc., Washington, NJ for their generous donations.
Blueberries – New Jersey's Wonder Fruit - October 15, 2008 – 7:00 pm
Presented by Judith Krall-Russo, Food Historian and Tea Specialist
Learn the history, health benefits and a variety of ways to prepare and savor these berries.
These programs are made possible by a grant the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
These programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please register by calling 732-349-6200 or go to our web site at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org/ and click Programs & News for the library’s events calendar.
CONTACT: Ocean County Library, 732-349-6200Meagan Toohey, mtoohey@theoceancountylibrary.orgValerie Haeder, vhaeder@theoceancountylibrary.org
Enjoy programs for the whole family at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm.
The New Jersey Honeybee: What's all the buzz about - October 15, 2008 - 4:00 pm
Presented by Cecelia and Alf Berg, Apiarists, Herbertsville Honey
This fun, interactive workshop will take the audience into the world of the Honey bee.
Taste how sweet it is! - October 15, 2008 – 5:30 pm
Taste blueberries, honey, Jersey Blues™ Iced Tea, Häagen-Dazs® limited edition “Vanilla Honey Bee” Ice Cream and other sweet
treats. Special thanks to library staff, Häagen-Dazs®, and Blueberry Health, Inc., Washington, NJ for their generous donations.Blueberries – New Jersey's Wonder Fruit - October 15, 2008 – 7:00 pm
Presented by Judith Krall-Russo, Food Historian and Tea Specialist
Learn the history, health benefits and a variety of ways to prepare and savor these berries.
These programs are made possible by a grant the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
These programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please register by calling 732-349-6200 or go to our web site at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org/ and click Programs & News for the library’s events calendar.
CONTACT: Ocean County Library, 732-349-6200Meagan Toohey, mtoohey@theoceancountylibrary.orgValerie Haeder, vhaeder@theoceancountylibrary.org
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