Central Alabama Student Anglers

Hello Deb,

I am a homeschool mom whose son is a tournament fisherman. There is currently nothing available in our area, that I am aware of, which facilitates competitive tournament fishing for homeschoolers at the high school level. I have decided to organize a fishing club that will allow our homeschooled high school students to fish competitively with the Student Angler Federation. I have attached a flyer (see below) which I hope will explain everything. Would it be possible for you to forward this flyer to your high school students? Please contact me if you have any questions at all.

Thanks so much!!!!!!

Pamela Plunkett

FINALLY…..

COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOL FISHING

FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

Announcing the formation of the Central Alabama Student Anglers! This club will be affiliated with the high school division of The Bass Federation and FLW Outdoors, called the Student Angler Federation or SAF. While the club will be based out of Trussville, we will be fishing different lakes throughout the state in preparation for the SAF High School State Championship. The winners of the Alabama SAF State Championship will advance to the SAF High School Conference Championship held in conjunction with a National Guard FLW College Conference Championship event. The Alabama SAF State Champions will fish against other state winners from around the Southeast with the opportunity to advance to the SAF High School National Championship held in conjunction with the National Guard FLW College National Championship. The High School Fishing National Champions will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to the college of their choice!

The sport of bass fishing is currently exploding in the high school arena and this is your chance to be a part of it. For more information on the Student Angler Federation, please visit their web site: Student Angler Federation http://www.highschoolfishing.org/. For more information on the Central Alabama Student Anglers, contact Pam Plunkett: plunkett@charter.net or 205-965-5352. Organizational meeting coming in June.

Job Opportunity

Please note that this info is FYI only. I do not personally know anything about this opportunity. ~Deb

Hello Debbi Spradlin,

I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Once a year we contact you to remind you of the income opportunities available with the directory. Many homeschool parents are looking for legitimate work-at-home options that will fit into their busy schedules. The directory is currently looking for part-time help. The positions available are strictly commission based with 30% commission rate on advertising sales. No experience is needed. We are looking for people that are passionate about homeschooling and can use basic word program and email. Please pass along this opportunity to your members.

Contact: mindy@homeEDdirectory.com

Thank you,

Mindy Lively

Home EDucators Resource

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May 30, Huntsville: Used Curriculum Sale

HOPE is hosting a Used Curriculum Sale from 10am-3pm on Wednesday, May 30th! Shady Grove United Methodist Church has graciously opened their doors to us. Shady Grove UMC is at 11044 Wall Triana Hwy, Toney, AL. We will have a potluck lunch fellowship together at 12:30pm. Feel free to bring finger foods to share if you wish to participate in our potluck. HOPE Members will be given first priority for the Used Curriculum Sale Table Spaces for only $5 each (1/2 banquet table size) or $5.50 via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P5B8LZLEHN342 You may reserve more than one space (as space allows). If you are not a member of HOPE, please call me to confirm that your payment has been recieved. Please do not mail checks to the church, as the mail is only checked twice a week. Your table will be confirmed upon payment. Feel free to call me with any questions (256) 513-9212. We will also be hosting a Silent Auction to benefit the Shady Grove UMC Building Fund. This should be a LOT of fun!

We will also have a representative from Calhoun Community College at 10:30am. She will be there to answer questions about the dual enrollment program and college admission. If you have High School students, this is a PRIME opportunity to get the info you really want and/or need! What a blessing!

Be blessed as you bless others!

Constance Gillon

HOPE Director

(256) 513-9212

www.HOPEacad.vpweb.com

Bellhaven, MS Cross Country Running Team

Deb,

I know you are a busy lady, so I will make this brief. My name is Christie Barber and I am the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. We are a small private college that believes in education based on a Christian Worldview. I am still looking (and always looking) for a few runners for my team this fall. If you know of any homeschoolers in your group who are excellent students, growing Christians, with a love of running I would love to talk to them about the possibility of running for Belhaven. We are very “homeschooler” friendly and provide athletic and academic scholarships to our XC team members. Please pass my information along to parents or students who are interested.

Thanks,

Coach Barber

Cell : 601-918-0069

E-mail: cbarber@belhaven.edu

Compulsory Attendance Age Lowered

Article from HSLDA

Compulsory Attendance Age Lowered

On May 8, 2012, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed into law Senate Bill 28, thereby lowering the state’s compulsory attendance age from 7 to 6. Home School Legal Defense Association had urged its members to lobby against the bill because it constituted a further encroachment into the right of parents to direct the education of their children. HSLDA argued that parents, not the state, are best qualified to determine when their children are ready for formal instruction. In an apparent concession to the concerns of parents, the legislature amended the bill along the way by inserting a provision that states that a parent of a 6-year-old may opt out of enrolling the child in school until age 7. To do so, the parent must notify the local school board in writing that the child will not be enrolled until age 7. Senator Priscilla Dunn (19th District) was the sponsor of the bill.

This is the second time in three years that the Alabama Legislature has expanded the compulsory attendance law. In 2009, the law was changed to require school attendance until age 17 instead of 16, although there was an exemption for church school students who had enrolled in the school prior to age 16. The vast majority of parents in Alabama who teach their children at home do so through enrollment in a church school.

The new law goes into effect on August 1, 2012, in time for the upcoming 2012–2013 school year.

May 18 - 28, Multiple Locations: Bass Pro Shops Free Family Outdoor Event

By Christie Dedman -- The Birmingham News

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Make plans to stop by Bass Pro Shops across the nation this weekend through May 28 for some free family entertainment, crafts, pictures and outdoor safety seminars.

Go here to see the schedule and details

Here are the activities you can expect:

Free 4x6 family photo

Free games and activities noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday

Free Kids workshops May 21 & May 28

Make a compass to take home and learn how to use it

Make name tags, picture frames, learn how to identify leaves etc.

Some workshops include:

Hiking footwear basics

Tent Setup

Camping basics

Backpacking 101

Kayak safety basics

Deep Frying Basics

GO HERE TO SEE ALL OF THE EVENTS THE TIMES AND MORE.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

May 19, Bham: Grand Opening Celebration at Bham Museum of Art

MAY 19 · 2012 // 11 AM–3 PM

Free and open to all ages!
There is something for everyone!

You're invited to the GRAND OPENING of the Museum's new interactive children's gallery. Bring your family out to explore the awesome new features of our gallery including: green screen technology that lets you step into works of art, a gigantic digital canvas where you can create a painting with your body, creation stations where you make your own art, and so much more!

11 AM–3 PM Free Family Activities

· Art Activities

· Family Yoga

· Storytelling by "Father Goose"

· Musical Entertainment

· Snacks

· Kid-friendly exhibition Arctic Beauty

· Scavenger Hunts

· And Much, Much More!!

May 22, Calera: Homeschool Book Sale

We have reserved the conference room at the Calera Public Library for a Homeschool Book Sale on May 22, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please let me know as soon as possible.

You may bring any homeschool books, computer programs, posters, consumables, etc. that you are no longer using and sell them. Please bring only items that can be used in homeschooling.

Also, please let your homeschool community know that this event is open to all homeschool families, regardless of cover school. Posting on other groups is appreciated.

Thank you!!

Jessica Spencer Henderson

Bright Horizons Academy, Administrator

www.brighthorizonsacademy.com

shelbycoalhs@aol.com

May 15, Huntsville: Sci-Quest Free Chemistry Show

By Paul Wallen, The Huntsville Times

Dr. Al Hazari
(Courtesy photo)

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center is hosting a free chemistry show for all ages with the American Chemical Society on Tuesday.

Special guest Dr. Al Hazari will be at Sci-Quest to perform his “Magic of Chemistry Show” with demonstrations that will educate and entertain by unraveling the mystery of how everyday substances work.

“It's fun to share and excite people about learning and life," said Hazari. "This brings science home to them. I hope the show makes people, young and old, curious about the world around them and gets them interested in science.”

Hazari is the 2000 winner of the Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach from the American Chemistry Society (ACS) and author of the book “Misconceptions in Chemistry,” which helps tackle many of the myths surrounding chemistry in our everyday lives.

This event is sponsored by the North Alabama section of the American Chemical Society and is free to the general public. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and will last an hour.

Advance registration is required at sci-quest.org. Call 256-837-0606 for more details.

May 18, Huntsville: Homeschool College Day at Calhoun Community College

Homeschool College Day at Calhoun Community College in Huntsville

May 18^th 10:30 – 11:30 am

Calhoun Community College Huntsville Campus, Room 301

“Top five things you need to know before you start. 1. What do your placement/ACT scores mean? 2. What do I need to know about financial aid? 3. What is my major going to be? 4. Will my classes transfer? 5. Where do I go for class?”

RSVP to dbrazier@calhoun.edu

Mother's Day 2012 Round-up Freebies, Offers, Discounts & More

By Christie Dedman -- The Birmingham News

Lots of free stuff for mom this weekend. Check out all the deals below. I'll be adding more throughout the day.

If you're looking for something specific and don't see it, let me know.

FREE GIFTS --