Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days

September 16 & 18, 2009

Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Winston-Salem, NC

"Faith, Fellowship and Friends"

Please join us for our fall Homeschool Days. This event will focus on the faith and fellowship of the Moravians in Salem and how they worked together to establish a thriving community in the Backcountry of North Carolina.

Daily Activities:

Fire Drills - join in on the fun and learn how to fight fires the 19^th century way!

Vierling House and Apothecary - hear how the doctor took care of the many visitors that came to Salem. Make a hand-sewn autograph book on the back porch.

Vierling Barn - learn to write a Bible verse with a quill pen.

Enjoy popular 19^th c. children's games on the square.

Learn about the preparations for a Moravian Lovefeast for special Choir festivals, even sample a Lovefeast bun!

Sing with the Singing Sisters in the Saal and hear the beautiful pipe organ.

Paint a German Fraktur bookplate.

Learn to play a Cherokee Bean Game.

See quilting in progress at the Vogler House.

Puppet Shows for our younger visitors.

Learn about Salem while viewing "Salem Day" in the Gray Auditorium.

More activities and demonstrations throughout the day

Please call Sales Reservations at 1-800-441-5305 to make reservations.

Discounted Homeschool Ticket prices are $8.00 per child/adult with advance reservations and prepayment. Registration and payment must be made in advance for the discounted rate.

Reservations and payment can be made from July 6 until September 4, 2009.

Sorry, no refunds.

If space is available tickets may be purchased the day of the event at full admission price. Tickets sold on event day only at the Old Salem Visitor Center.

Reservations will be on a first come basis. Please phone in early as our spaces for this event fill quickly.

Graduates Video

The video is available HERE.

2009 State Convention at USC Sumter

2009 State Convention at USC Sumter

"Weathering the Storm: Staying the Course Through the Tough Times"

Key Note Speaker: Jeff Meyers
Featured Speaker: Carol Barnier
June 19-20, 2009

~Children's Program~
~Teen Conference~
~College Fair~
~Vendors, Workshops, Food~
~Something for the entire Family~

Registration is open now!
For more details visit www.schomeeducatorsassociation.org

A Message from our Executive Director

Greetings PHA member!

Palmetto Homeschool Association is making some exciting changes! I have retired as executive director as of March 1 and the executive director position will be handled by Mrs. Dee Hollinger.

Dee has homeschooled under Palmetto Homeschool Association for many years. She and her husband, Sam, live in Fort Mill.

Dee has been training with me since the beginning of January and will do an excellent job. Lindsey Catha, our assistant director will still continue to work beside Dee as she has with me the past several years.

PHA had also added a transcript director This position will be directed by Julie Brashear. She will handle both the transcript and diploma programs for PHA. She and her husband, Richard, have homeschooled for many years as well. The Brashear family lives in Rock Hill. Julie has already begun working on the transcripts for PHA and is doing a great job.

The PHA offices have relocated to a beautiful office complex directly across from York Technical College in Rock Hill. The new address and phone number for Palmetto Homeschool Association are:

Palmetto Homeschool Association, Inc.
Business Technology Center
BTC 568, Suite 209
454 S. Anderson Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone #: 803-327-2344

For your convenience, PHA is maintaining its Lancaster PO box address until July 1. But both addresses receive mail. Please take note of our new phone number. In a few days, our Lancaster phone number will give a recording of the new phone number. PHA's email addresses and website will remain the same.

Each year, PHA continues to grow, remain strong and well respected. I have very much enjoyed my position at PHA and will miss talking and working with its many wonderful families.

I wish you all the very best as you continue your homeschooling journey as members of PHA!

Very sincerely,

Merritt Morris

SCHEA Action Update

SCHEA Action Update:

Are your parental rights really in danger now?

FoxNews.com just released a new article "Child Rights or Blow to Parents?" on its home page. The article titled "Boxer Seeks to Ratify UN Treaty That May Erode US Rights" covers the issue of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its inherent danger to parents' rights to make every-day decisions in raising their children and the danger to national sovereignty when we hand over to foreign committees the power to tell Americans how to raise their children.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is being pushed for ratification soon. The solution to this threat is a parental rights constitutional amendment, making parental rights a fundamental right on par with freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom to assemble. Fundamental rights can not be overridden by the UN Convention.

If you are concerned about this issue, go to www.parentalrights.org, sign the petition, and become a 10-and-2 rep. This is the most important action you can take now - numbers count and our representatives are watching the number who are signing petitions. You can also help get word out about this issue by emailing Glenn Beck, me@glennbeck.com and stu@glennbeck.com, to encourage him to feature Mike Farris and this issue on an upcoming show. This will help get word to hundreds of thousands of people who might not even know that their parental rights are in danger. If you want more information, contact schea1@schomeeducatorsassociation.org.

Passing Information Along

The South Carolina Writers' Workshop is now accepting submissions for the 2009 High School Junior and Senior Writing Competition.

Any Junior or Senior currently attending any South Carolina public, private or homeschool is eligible. There is no entry fee but cash prizes will be awarded in three categories. The deadline is March 1, 2009.

For further details and to download appropriate forms, go the South Carolina Writers' Workshop website at www.myscww.org

Homeschool Speech and Debate of South Carolina

Homeschool Speech and Debate of South Carolina

NCFCA State Representative and Tournament
Director: Noelle Gebel
Phone – 803.749.3979

Noelle.Gebel@facultycommons.org
www.ncfca.org

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sharon Guinn
Phone: 803.438.1438
Cell: 803.420.1541

St. Andrews Baptist Church hosts NCFCA Qualifying
Speech & Debate Tournament. Five hundred Volunteers Needed as Judges.

Columbia, SC January 22, 2009 – St. Andrews Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, has agreed to host the second Region 8 qualifying tournament of the 2009 National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) competitive season. On Thursday, February 19th, two hundred homeschooled students and their families will arrive from North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida for three days of competition. Students will compete in ten speech events and two styles of debate. Those who qualify will proceed to the NCFCA Regional Invitational in April, where they will compete for an invitation to the NCFCA National Championship in June.

Community Judges represent a key ingredient for the successful implementation of this event. In addition to donations from local business and churches, our greatest need is to recruit over 500 community volunteers to judge the events. Judges will receive training, have access to talented students, watch stimulating presentations, and enjoy tasty refreshments. We urge people in the Columbia area to consider joining us during this three-day event. No debate experience is needed to be a community judge.

The Event: Over 200 homeschooled high school and middle school students 12-18 years old competing in 12 different Speech & Debate events
The Need: 500 Community judges, of all backgrounds and experience. Training provided for all events (Must be at least 19 years old)
The Commitment:3 hours of your time: Thursday, Friday or Saturday, February 19, 20, or 21, 2009. You may judge more than one round and more than one day!
The Location:St. Andrews Baptist Church, 230 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29110
The Organization:Speech & Debate Clubs in Region 8 of the National Christian Forensics & Communications Association
The Blessing:By investing your valuable time in our young people, you are helping to develop important communication skills in our future leaders.
To Register: Please go to http://www.region8speechanddebate.com and click on “South Carolina Community Judge Registration.” Complete the Judge Contact information, then choose the session(s) that you would like to judge.

About NCFCA: The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) is the third largest high school speech and debate league in the nation, comprised of middle and high school age homeschooled students from 44 states. The NCFCA believes that training high school students in formal speech and debate skills prepares them to be life-long critical thinkers and public communicators, addressing life issues from a Biblical worldview. See www.ncfca.org.

For more information: Please contact Tournament Public Relations Coordinator Sharon Guinn, at scguinns@bellsouth.net or 803.438.1438.

PHA...Passing Help Along for the Extracurricular!

PHA...keeping it simple is our goal!

JUST A REMINDER!

Your Mid Year Checklist is due by January 15th.

An extra copy of the checklist can be 

found in yourPHA handbook.

PHA...Passing Help Along for Sports

 

TENNIS LESSONS

(group or private)

by a tennis professional

Rock Hill Area

Interested? Contact:www.tennispro@orchardparkspringfield.com

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PHA...Passing Help Along for Encouragement!

PHA...Passing Help Along for Curriculum!

Click Here for Details

PHA...Passing Help Along for Astronomy!

Christian Astronomy Course

High School Level

Full Credit

No Expensive Equipment Needed

Click Here for Information

PHA...Passing help along for Science!

Greg Landry's

Currently Offering..

Unique Online Science Classes
Residential Anatomy Camps (using human cadavers)
(on the campus of Appalachian State University, Boone NC)

"Anatomy & Physiology"
"Forensic Anatomy / Pathology CSI"
"Biology"
"Sports Medicine / Athletic Training / Exercise Physiology"

Science From a Christian Worldview

Available to All Students Throughout the U.S. and the World
Geared Toward Science-Leaning, College-Bound Students

Click here for more information!

PHA...Passing help along with free textbooks

FREE TEXTBOOKS
Lorraine Brewer has a variety of textbooks: several varieties of algebra and pre-algebra( lots of saxon 76, alg.1/2, alg.) ,US history(high school), Art, African Americans in SC, Writing Workshop, English grades 6,7,8), Literature, Science, Spelling, and some odds and ends.

Come by her home at: 2772 University Drive, Lancaster SC 29720 between 10am-12noon rain or shine, this Saturday, Oct. 18th. Books will be given on a first come, first serve basis . There are aprox. 75-85 books currently available.

PHA...Passing Help Along for the Extracurricular!

PHA...Passing Help Along for the SAT!

~CRASH COURSE FOR THE SAT~

Greg Pendarvis, a homeschool dad, secondary math teacher 

and coach, has conducted math SAT crash courses for  years.

 He has openings in his upcoming session.

Email him today for cost information and details.  

The crash course will be next week for two evenings 

(before the SAT test on Saturday, Oct. 4th).  

Many homeschoolers report using this crash course 

and raising their score a minimum of 50-60 points 

on the math portion of the SAT.  

Several students have made 100 point increase.  

Email Greg at:  vos@comporium.net   

PHA...Passing Help Along for Transcripts!

A reminder to parents

of high school students...

If you are planning to join 

the transcript program,

the deadline is September 30th.

See your 08-09 

Membership Handbook

for information and 

the application form.

PHA...Passing Help Along for History!

Click on the wren

to enlarge font.

If interested in this

wonderful opportunity,

send an email to:

info@kingdomtutors.com

Request

the full brochure to be

emailed to you.

Don't delay, the class

will fill quickly!

PHA...Passing Help Along!

Click here for South Carolina Information

Passing Help Along..with savings!

Books-A-Million Educator's Week

 

Take your PHA ID Card to verify current

homeschooling status.

PHA...Passing Help Along for Musicians!

Interested in Piano Lessons for

your homeschooler?

Piano Lessons available by:

Instructors:
Martha Yanson
B.S. Music Education
Nine years experience teaching general music and choirs K-12 as well as giving private piano, voice, and guitar lessons.

Eliezer Yanson, Jr.
B.M. Piano Performance, M.M. Conducting
Previous experience includes conducting choirs from elementary through the college levels as well as giving private piano and voice lessons.

30-minute lessons once a week
Beginner through advanced levels

Lessons will be given from our home in West Columbia. 

Most lessons will take place on Monday/Wednesday afternoons or on Saturdays.

For more information, please email Martha Yanson at yansonmusicstudio@hotmail.com or call (336) 420-5691.

PHA...Passing Help Along for Musicians!

Are You Interested in Home School Strings 

Ensemble (and Private) Lessons?

(Cello, Base, Violin, Viola)

For further information please contact:

Jeff Watson, Program Director:  (803) 446-8567 

e-mail: the_watsons@mindspring.com

ALSO...

Symphony Orchestra:

Mid-Carolina Homeschool Symphony

Combines strings with woodwind, brass and percussion instruments 

to give students the opportunity to experience the expanded literature 

and joy of playing in a full orchestra. Parent musicians are welcome. 

Musicians must provide their own instruments.

Tentatively scheduled for Monday afternoons this fall.  2008 rates, location and start dates TBA. 

For further information please contact:

Jeff Watson, Program Director:  (803) 446-8567 

e-mail: the_watsons@mindspring.com 

PHA...Passing Help Along for Science!

Anatomy and Physiology Camp 

at 

Appalachian State University.

Click here 

for details!

PHA...Passing Help Along!

Still considering what curriculum to use this year? 

Check out this new online classical program 

that is very reasonably priced.

Click here to visit their website.

Relax!

Relax! 

Our website was 'down' for a few hours yesterday.

But by late afternoon, it was 'all good'!

We're working hard at PHA, 

processing applications for the 08-09 academic year

as quickly as we can...and doin' a pretty good job

of keeping up, I might add!

So, relax, enjoy the pool and 

tell a friend about PHA.

Web Site Problems

We are currently experiencing an issue with our web site, PalmettoHA.org, which is preventing some people from accessing the site. We expect to have the problem resolved shortly.

If you are trying to access the site in order to register, renew, or view your application status, you may still do so using the registration site address at http://www.my-pha.org.

The Clock's a-Tickin'

Greetings!

If you're a returning PHA member, 

don't forget to mail your paperwork and dues 

by August 1 to avoid the dues increase. 

Palmetto Homeschooling Association Members

are invited to:

 

Homeschooling Through High School Conference

 

Friday, July 25^th and Saturday, July 26^th

 

Rawlinson Road Baptist Church

Rock Hill, South Carolina

 

Palmetto Homeschool Association Director, Merritt Morris

will be speaking and conducting a workshop on

Friday, the 25^th. See the attached information

for all the details and directions.

 

Registration is due by July 21^st, so don’t delay

and tell a friend!

 

 Schedule 7-25

 Schedule 7-26

 Pre-Registration and Waiver Forms

 Conference Resource Sheet 

 Student Workshop Form

 

Take Me Out To A Ball Game!

Home School Day with the Columbia Blowfish

Friday, July 25

Columbia Blowfish vs Florence Redwolves

*Doubleheader - Two 7-Inning Games.

(a makeup of the July 6th rained out game)

NEW TIME:  The first game starts at 6:00pm

 

 

National Anthem

will be performed by

Midlands Home School Band.

 

 

Admission:  Home School Parents are $5.00 each

                             All Home Schooled Students are FREE!!!!!

 

 

Come early to fellowship with other home school families. 

MHSB will provide pre-game musical entertainment

from 5:00pm until 5:45pm.

 

You will also have the chance to WIN BRAVES TICKETS!

 

Capital City Stadium 

near 301 S Assembly St

Columbia, SC 29201-4548

 

http://www.capitalcitystadium.com/default.asp

PHA...Passing Help Along! GO TEAM!!

Football?

Cheerleading?

YES!!

Contact:

Carolina Crusaders Football & Cheerleading

General Mgr. - Roger Terry

Email:  crusadercoach21@aol.com

Phone:  803-984-2419 or 803-366-8058

(Hurry...sign ups are going on now!)

US Government Course Being Offered

Carolina Homeschooler 

is offering a 3-month, half-credit course 

on US Government beginning July 14 

for homeschooled high school students. 

It will be conducted online via a private message board 

and will cover topics typically covered in a semester course. 

The course should finish by the November election. 

Click here for more information. 

As a PHA member, you save $25 on the course fee!

Passing Help Along...Virtual Schools...pro's and con's

The SCHEA Convention was amazing! It was wonderful talking face to face with many of you! Please visit SCHEA's website and click on their information available from that page concerning

virtual schools and virtual charter schools. You need to be informed fully on the pro's and con's of this type of schooling and how it is different from 'homeschooling' as we know it.

Merritt Morris

Director, PHA

Don't forget the SCHEA Convention THIS WEEKEND

It's not too late to join us at the SCHEA Convention 

this weekend in Sumter.

Visit the PHA booth at the book fair 

and take advantage of the many workshops!

 

Learn about Homeschool Co-ops

Interested in starting a homeschool co-op

or making your co-op even better?

Watch the video about how to get a co-op started 

in your church. First Class is a nation-wide

network of co-ops that will assist 

and support you

and your co-op all the way.

An Excellent Curriculum Resource

www.ChristianBook.Com

1-800-CHRISTIAN

The Perfect Planner For You

This Old Schoolhouse has published a planner that is 

designed specifically for you, the homeschool parent!

Click here to learn more about it.

  

At PHA we're always Passing Help Along!

Check out this upcoming convention!

Home Schooling Special Needs Conference 

and Exhibitor's Hall

August 15-16, 2008

August 15 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm &

August 16th 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Click here for more information

Your Support Group Is Only A CLICK Away!

 

...networking and supporting third option homeschoolers in south carolina

learn more

      

      

PHA...Passing Help Along for Math and Science Assessment and Learning

ALEKS is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn't know in a course. ALEKS then instructs the student on the topics she is most ready to learn. As a student works through a course, ALEKS periodically reassesses the student to ensure that topics learned are also retained. ALEKS courses are very complete in their topic coverage and ALEKS avoids multiple choice questions. A student who shows a high level of mastery of an ALEKS course will be successful in the actual course she is taking.

South Carolina Home Educators Association Convention June 20-21 in Sumter, SC

Looking for workshops that can help you with your homeschooling questions? Join us at the SCHEA Convention this June 20-21 in Sumter, SC. PHA will be there! Come by and say hi at our booth at the bookfair. The bookfair is a wonderful resource as you consider your curriculum options for this coming year. Why not bring along a friend who is considering homeschooling? Click here for a list of all the workshops and speakers. See you then!

PHA...Passing Help Along!

 From:

This Old Schoolhouse

Greetings!, 

The Summer Reading Splash! is in full swing.  We hope that your children are participating and having fun.  We are thrilled with all the positive comments that we have received from parents, and even more thrilled by the overwhelming response to our blog book contests!  It has been a great joy to read all the kids' answers - you have some very clever children. It is obvious that they enjoy reading!

  

We have added more resources to our Splash! website.  You'll want to be sure to check that out (details below)!  In the coming weeks and months, we will offer several freebies and downloads to enrich your family's reading fun!

Summer is a fantastic time to promote reading to your child(ren).  Take a break from your regular studies and just spend some time reading to and with your children.  Some of the best learning and the most exciting adventures can be found within the pages of a good book.

 

*If you are new to the Summer Reading Splash! it's not too late to start participating now.  And, don't forget to forward this email to all your homeschooling friends.  ALL HOMESCHOOL CHILDREN, regardless of age and/or grade, are eligible to participate. 

Helpful Resources...from PHA to you!

       All Sylvan Dell books have FREE Homeschool Resources online!

       Learn more about these resources here!

Greetings!

How do you like our updated website? Change can sometimes be scary. But we assure you that the only thing that has changed is our look. We're here when you need us. Now and in the future. 

Come by the PHA booth at the SCHEA Convention, June 20-21st in Sumter and say hello to us. And tell a friend about PHA!

 

Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab

We received the following from Greg Landry and are publishing it here for anyone in our group who may want to investigate what he has to offer to your homeschool.

I'm a 12-year veteran homeschool dad and director of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.

I've organized a field trip to our Human Anatomy and Physiology (cadaver) Lab at Appalachian State University for homeschooled students age 13 and up.

There is no charge for this.

We will meet in the lab at 11:30 am on Thursday, May 29 for about 90 minutes. Once you let me know that you will be attending, I'll email you with a map, etc.

If you plan to attend, please email me with your name, the number of students, and the number of adults that will be with you. Space is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.

Also..

1. I'm offering a week-long "Anatomy and Physiology" camp in June at Appalacian State University for 9th-12th grade students. It's a one-of-a-kind camp.

This camp is appropriate for all students, but particularly geared toward medical / science leaning college-bound students. There are only a few spots left.

Details are here..

http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

2. This coming school year I'm offering an online "Anatomy and Physiology Class" (9th-12th graders).

Details are here..

http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 828-265-4101 or LandryGL@appstate.edu

Thanks!

In His Service,
Greg Landry, M.S.

http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

Wrapping Up Academic Year 2007-2008

Dear PHA member,

As many of you are wrapping up your 2007-2008 year, we are already preparing for 2008-2009!

Your PHA 2008-2009 Membership application may be submitted online beginning May 1st at our website: www. PalmettoHA.org

If you applied online last year, you will use the same user name and password that you created at that time.

If you've forgotten your user name or password, you'll be able to request that information when you apply online.

And, as always, once your information has been submitted by you online, you will be instructed to print out and sign the Parent-Teacher Commitment Statement and an invoice to be mailed to PHA with your check or money order.

Please be sure to have these items mailed prior to August 1st in order to avoid the dues increase which applies to returning members after August 1.

Applications for those of you interested in our optional high school transcript program will be available in the 2008-2009 membership handbook you'll receive once approved.

Finally, don't forget to send in your Parent-Teacher Completion Statement when your 180 days are complete or no later than June 15th. That document is very important to us.

We look forward to serving your homeschool in 2008-2009.

May your family have a safe and enjoyable summer!

From the Board and staff at Palmetto Homeschool Association

Anatomy and Physiology Camp

I received the following from the Homeschool Science Academy. Mr. Landy asked that I make you aware of the following opportunities.

1. Week-long "Anatomy and Physiology" camp in early June at Appalachian State University for 9th-12th grade home schooled students. It's a one-of-a-kind camp for home schooled students. This camp is appropriate for all students, but particularly geared toward medical / science leaning college bound students.2. This coming school year offering three classes for homeschoolers on-line (deadlines are approaching)..

• "Anatomy and Physiology" (9th-12th graders)
• "The Human Body" (6th-8th graders)
• "Exercise Physiology" (9th-12 graders)

These classes are appropriate for all students, but particularly geared toward medical / science leaning college bound students.
3. An on-line tele-seminar at no charge: "What Every Homeschool Parent Should Know About Teaching Science"

All Details are here..
http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 828-265-4101 or Greg@SportsMinistries.com
In His Service,
Greg Landry, M.S. Veteran Homeschool Dad

Enrollment Dates and Forms

Applications for the 2008-9 academic year will be available on-line May 1st.

If you prefer a hardcopy application be mailed to your home address, either email us at director@palmettoha.org with your mailing address or call our office at 803-285-3916 and leave your address. Application packets will be mailed June 1, 2008.

New Members

• Kindergarten only

  • $25

• 1 student (1st-12th grade)

  • $50 New Members applying 2007-2008

• 2 or more students (K -12th grade)

  • $75 New Members applying 2007-2008

• Save $10 by enrolling online (kindergarten excluded)

Returning or Renewing Members

• Kindergarten only

  • $25

• 1 student (1st-12th grade)

  • $50 -- if paperwork/payment postmarked by August 1

  • $75 -- if paperwork/payment postmarked after August 1

• 2 or more students (K -12th grade)

  • $75 -- if paperwork/payment postmarked by August 1

  • $100 -- if paperwork/payment postmarked after August 1

• Save $10 by enrolling online (kindergarten excluded)

We offer two methods of enrolling:

• Secure, On-Line Registration

• Download and print paper application

• Request Enrollment Forms to be mailed to you to fill out that may then be mailed to our PHA office:
  Merritt Morris, Director
  Palmetto Homeschool Association, Inc.
  Post Office Box 486
  Lancaster, South Carolina 29721
  (803) 285-3916